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Craftsman EZ3 917.376960 Owner's Manual

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MODEL NUMBER 917.376960
OWNER'S
MANUAL
®
®Assembny
° Operation
° Customer
Responsibilities
• Service
- Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
153596
Rev., 1 4.17,96
ksFFR
Printed in U,.S.A
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  • Page 1 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.376960 OWNER'S MANUAL ®Assembny ° Operation ° Customer Responsibilities • Service - Adjustments • Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 153596 Rev., 1 4.17,96 ksFFR Printed in U,.S.A .....

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEE'[" AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH, SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MiNiMiZE THE RISK OF iNJURY, YOUR UNIT tS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR...

  • Page 3: Capacity

    Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.. If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase..
  • Page 4 OF CONTENTS llll,m ............SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........ STORAGE ..............PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 12-14 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......18-23 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........25-27 OPERATION ..............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced, They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers,, Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower°...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    llllJlljl IIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILII L II L L L I Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety OPERATOR PRESENCE before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn CONTROL BAR mower° Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled UPPER HANDLE for' shipping purposes.
  • Page 7 ENGINE TUBULAR FRAME SEWN CONNECTOR (MALE) BATTERY CHARGER BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTOR (MALE) BATTERY CONNECTOR (FEMALE) FIG. 2 FLtP LID SEWN HEM FIG, 3A TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) LOWER "_ _.o- FRAME • Insert leg of tubular frame through front openi_ng of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem Ib_of ag.

  • Page 8: Engine Speed Control

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your tawn mower to familiarize yoursetf with the location of various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for-future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their' meaning.

  • Page 9: Operator Presence Control Bar

    OPERATi The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses,, HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower...

  • Page 10: Starting

    OPERAT DRIVE CONTROL (See Fig. 8) OPERATOR PRESENCE • Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator CONTROL presence control bar' down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then release the lever. • Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released.
  • Page 11 OPERATION MOWING TIPS Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, itmay be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce MAX t/3 pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clipping& • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly_ •...

  • Page 12: Customer Responsibilities 3

    CUSTOMER RESPO LITIES FILL IN DATES /__7 REGULAR SERVICE j_" SERVICE DATES ._"__/5/_,-_._'_ Check for Loose Fasteners ..Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers) €,heck Engine Oil Level Change Engine oi! Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler clean or Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1 - Change more often when operating...

  • Page 13: Replacement

    ....... IM ....CUSTOMER LAWN MOWER ,CRANK- BLADE ADAPTER SHAFT Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- KEYWAY nance.. TIRES BLADE • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage., BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp..

  • Page 14: Air Filter

    CUSTOMER SIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with AP! service classification SFor SG_ Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your' expected operating temperature. SAE V]SCOSt'TY GRADES ..CONTAINER 4 llillill I;_;_13llllBIJ 2111 FIG. 12 .2o"...

  • Page 15: Adjustments Carburetor

    SERVICE AND A USTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Release controlbar. ° Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT...

  • Page 16: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM more_ IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR,...

  • Page 17: Handle Height

    irnl ..LESHOOTING POINTS PROBI.EM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filter, Cteardreplace air filter Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank Stale fuel., Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel Water in fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refi]l tank with fresh gasoline, Spark plug wire is disconnected...
  • Page 18 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.376960 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 700343 Bushing 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-t/4 86447 Plug 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 137050 Helical Gear Shifter 137053 750436X Clutch Jaw 57072 Seal 750369 Grease...
  • Page 19 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.376960 PART DESCRIPTION 86334X479 Battery Bracket 86337X479 Battery Cover 750909 Battery Hex Washer Head Screw 750097 # 10-24 xl/2 Connector Mounting Clip 86353 1t1549X Battery Charger 86649 Battery Pad 134861 Battery Wrap...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.376960 <...

  • Page 21: Engine Zone Control

    87677 Hi-Pro Key #505 132001 Rope Guide 83923 Debris Shield 134612 57143 Washer 152842 Engine - Craftsman - Model No. 143.966506 151160 Wheel & Tire Assembly 700170X479 Support Bracket (Right) 142748 Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16 700172X479 Support Bracket (Left) 61651 Bellevilfe Washer...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.376960...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.376960 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Drive Control 146072 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 148312 Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 3/4 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2_1/8 750097 144929 Drive Cover V-Belt 137088 137078...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N O. 1 43.966506 301 300...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-.CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N O. 1 43.966506 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36169 Cylinder (Incl.. 2,t0,20 & 125) 650925 Carburetor Mounting Stud 27652 Dowel Pin 36009 Governor Link 36059 Breather Element !87B 36035 * Carburetor Gasket/Air Baffle 36005A * Breather Cover & Gasket...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N O. 1 43.966506 • ,_,j_:_ ..-:......REF PART NO+ NO+ DESCRIPTION 640020 Carburetor (lncl 187B & 239 of Engine Parts List) 632539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 632593 Dust Seat 632541 Throttle Shutter 650506...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N O.143.966506 REF PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (IncL 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Relainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590703 Starter Housing Assy...
  • Page 28 MAN+ OWNER'S 6.5 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE MANUAL POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number. Each en- gine has its own model number., The model number for' your lawn mower will be found on a MODEL NO.
  • Page 29 MIIII ° DELO NO. 917.376960 MANUAL DEL DUENO , Montaje + Operaci6n = ResponsabBlidades del Cliente o Servicio • Ajustes - Partes de Repuesto Precaucibn: Lea y siga todas las reglas e intrucciones seguridad antes de .... operar este equipo. 153596 Rev.
  • Page 30 REGLAS DE SEGURUDAD Pr,_cticas de Operaci6n Seguras para las Segadoras IMPORTANTE: ESTA MAQUINA CORTADORA ES CAPAZ DE AMPUTAR LAS MANES Y LOS PIES Y DE LANZAR OBJETOS. SI NO SE OBSERVAN LAS INSTRUCCtONES DE SEGURIDAD SIGUIENTES SE PUEDEN PRODUCIR LESIONES GRAVES O LA MUERTE LOS ESTANDARES DE SEGURIDAD EXIGEN LA PRESENCIA DELOPERADOR EN LOS CONTROLES PARA REDUCIR A UN MINIMO EL RIESGO...
  • Page 31 CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aries, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, tubrique y afine segun las instrucciones para Ia operaciSn y el mantenimtento en el manual de1dueSo, Sears reparar_ gratis todo defecto en el material y la mane de obra.
  • Page 32 TABLA ATER PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO ......REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ..........ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO ..... SERVICIO Y AJUSTES ..........ALMACENAMIENTO ........... RESPONSABILIDADES DEL CLIENTE ... 3, 10-12 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS ......GARANTfA ..............PARTES DE REPUERTO ... VEA LA SECCI6N INGLI_S MONT_JE;...
  • Page 33 ACCESORIOS PARA LA i i iiii, iii i Estos accesorios ostaban d{sponiblescuando se produjota segadora. Tambi_n est__ndisponibfeson la mayorfa de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de serv!c o La mayor_a de las fiendas Sears tambi_n pueden rnandar a pedir partes de repuesto para usted, si les proporoiona el n_mero eel rnodeto de su sogaaora Aigunos de estos accesodos tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA...
  • Page 34 ONTAJE i illlllll Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de BARRA DE CONTROL QUE EXIGE LA tratar de montat u operar su segadora nueva Su segadora nueva PRESENCIA DEL OPERADOR haside montada en la f_brica con laexcepci6n de aqueitaspartes quese dejaron sin montar per razones de envfo.Todas taspartes come las tuercas, las arandelas, los pernos, etc., que son...
  • Page 35 i1,1, iiiii i,, , ,, MONTAJE PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL RECOGEDOR COSTURA DE CESPED (Yea las Figs. 3A & 4) Inserta la pierna del marco tubutar en la abertura del recoge- dor de c6sped y deslice Io entre 1acostura de la bolsa MARCO TUBULAR Arise:...
  • Page 36 ..OPERACiON UI,II FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUE[_'.IO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare Ias ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro_ Estos sfmboios pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto°...
  • Page 37 OPERACION La operacidn de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir daSos graves en dstos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos una mascara de seguridad de visi6n amplia, para uso espejuelos o anteojos de seguridad estandarte.
  • Page 38 OPEBACION ....ill ..::: IJIH Cuando use una segadora con doscarga trasera on c_sped GASOLtNA (Vea la Fig. 9) hSmedo y pesado, los montones del c_sped cortado puede Llene e! estanque de combustible. Use gasolina regular, sin que no entren en el recogodor de c_sped. Reduzca ta plomo, nueva _ limpia con el minimo de 87 octanes.
  • Page 39 RESP SABILIDAD DEL CLIENTE S l Revisar sl hay sujetadores sueltos Limpiar/inspeccionar e _recogedor de ,v' ..(E_ c_sped (sivlene equipado) LimpEar lasega_ora A umpiar _obaj0 deiaCub_e_ta ,_e _ a transmislSn (segadoras autolmpu3sadas) Revisar otaliladcambiarla cuchilla Tabla de lubricaciSn Limpiar la baterfairecargar (segadoras conarranqueel_ctrico) I Revtsar el nivel del acette ouCam i reiace"ede,'mo'ior...
  • Page 40 I/IIJUl II I IIlllll BILIDA DEL CLIENTE SEGADORA ADAPTADOR CHAVETERO LA CUCHILLA DEL ClGUEI(IAL Siempre observe las regias de seguridad cuando haga el mante- nimiento. LLANTAS CUCHILLA • Mantenga las llantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias qufmicas para control de insectos que pueden daSar la goma PERNO DE •...
  • Page 41 ESPONSABILIDADE CLIENTE MOTOR LUBRICAClON Use solamente aceite de detergente de alia calidad clasificado con la clasificaciSn SF o SG de servicio API. Seleccione la calidad de viscosidad SAE seg,_n su temperatura de operaci6n esperada SAE VISCOSITY GRADES ENVASE FIG. 12 4 IIIllmm _E_li ztWm_l CUBIERTA...
  • Page 42 SERVIC Y AJUSTES PRECAUCION: ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIER SERVICIO O DE HACER AJUSTES: • Suelte ta barra de control y pare el motor'. Asegdrese que la cuchilta y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con dsta, SEGADORA PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA...
  • Page 43 ALMACENAMIENTO MOTOR tnmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o m_s. SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE IMPORTANTE: ES 1MPORTANTE EVITAR QUE SE FORMEN SEGADORA DEPOSITOS DE GOMA EN PARTES FUNDAMENTALES UI::L...
  • Page 44 DE P CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA 1,. Fit[re de alre sucto. NO 8rranca Limpie/oembie ct filtro de airo. Sin combustible_ ,, Llene el estanque de combustible. Combustible ranc]o Drene el estanque y vuelva a Ilenarlo con combustible timpio y nuevo. Drene el estanque de combustible y el 4..
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  • Page 48 Mnli SEA/R8 MANUAL 6.5 CABALLOS DE FUERZA DESCARGA TRASERA 22" DEL DUENO PODER PROPULSOR SEGADORA ROTATORIA Cada segadora cuenta con su propio numero de1 modeio Cada motor cuenta con su propio numero det modelo Et numero del rnodelo de su segadora se encuentra en la MODELO plancha adjunta a la parte trasera de la caja de la segadora_ 917.376960...

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