Craftsman EZ3 917.377540 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower, 22" rear discharge, power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
£RRFTSMI:IN o
6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377540
Safety
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Assembly
Operation
,,
rVlaintenance
.
Espar3ol
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual £RRFTSMI:IN o 6.5 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377540 Safety Assembly Operation rVlaintenance Espar3ol Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...
  • Page 2 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in tile United States.
  • Page 3: Operation

    hoLAltowtheenginetocoolforseveral ,, Never cut grass by pulling the mower mlnutes before fillingthe gastank,Clean towards you. Mow across the face of offanyspilled gasoline beforestarting the slopes, never up and down or you might engine, lose your footing. Do not mow exces- Alwaysmakewheel h eightadjustments sively steep slopes.
  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    Theseaccessories wereavailable w hen this fawn mower was produced. "[hey 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° Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear wheels on your lawn mower _re not Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulchero To convert to bagging or adjusted to the same position as the front discharging: wheels.
  • Page 6: Know Your Lawn Mower

    KNOWYOUR LAWNMOWER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND S AFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. C ompare t heillustrations withyourlawnmower t ofamiliarize yourself withthe loc_tion ofvadous controls a ndadlustments, Savethismanual forfuture reference, ____,,, symbo_ may appear on your lawn mower or in l_er-aturesupplied with the product, Learn and understand there meaning.
  • Page 7: Engine Speed

    Theoperation of anylawnmowercan Plate Tab resultin foreignobjectsthrownintothe Lower Wheels for High Cut eyes,whichcanresultin severeeye damage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldswhileoperating yourlawn Lever moweror performing anyadjustments or repairs Werecommend a widevision Raise Wheels for Low Cut safetymaskoverthe spectacles or TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER standard safetyglasses. Close the flip lid Flip lid must be dosed HOWTO USEYOURLAWN MOWER while operating lawn mower.
  • Page 8: Drive Control

    DRIVECONTROL ADD GASOLINE . Self.-propeiling is controlledbyholding • Fill fuel tank Use fresh, clean, regular the operator p resencecontrolbardown unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 to thehandleandpushingthe drive octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. controlleverforwarduntilit clicks;then Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used releasethelever°...
  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not st_.rt, if you IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and do flood engine, wait a few minutes before trash. See "Cleaning" in CUSTOMER attempting to start and do not repeat RESPONSIBILITIES Section of this manual...
  • Page 10 MA,.TE.A.O SO"EOU'E 7 > .O OY " F)LL IN DATES /_t__ ASYOUCOMPLETE .,'__.:_O_'.Y_._,,,_,_- REGULAR SERVICE .._Y_._..._q_Y£.'4'_,_ ",_._ _£.._ 'r SERVICE D SERVICE OATES ....I v' ¢ Check for Loose Fasteners ..... ' ,,,,,I Clean!Inspect Grass Catcher =.._ ---,-+------t----_ ..(!f Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelldd Mowers)
  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917,377540 SERIAl.. NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: tl .5 CU. tN_ GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1 _6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SFiSG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS SPARK PLUG(GAP: _030") CHAMPION RJ19LM...
  • Page 12 ° Remove any trash or grass cuttings from NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-. inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade wheel gear teeth.. is balanced. ,, Put wheels back in place, TO SHARPEN BLADE ,, If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not...
  • Page 13: Air Filter

    contact withspark plug.. MUFFLER o Remove e ngine oilcap;layaside ona dean Inspect and replace corroded muflfer as it surface. could create a fire hazard and/or damage. o Tiplawn moweronits sideasshown and SPARK PLUG drain oilintoa suitable c ontainer. R ock lawn Change your spark plug each year to make mower b ack andforthtoremove anyoil your engine start easier and run better, Set...
  • Page 14: Rear Deflector

    CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING o Remove the starter rope guide from the lower handle, ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: ° Remove hairpin cotter& • Release controlbar_ • Disconnect the lower handle from the • Make sure the blade and all moving handle brackets. parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 15: Lawn Mower

    Upper Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit . . . /... _'_,andle will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
  • Page 16: Engine Oil

    ENGINE OIL to nJsto Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will Drain oil(with engine warm)andreplace w ith cause problems, cIeanengine o il, (See"ENGINE" i nthe " If possible, store your unit indoors and cover Customer Responsibilities section ofthis it to give protection from dust and dirt. manual).
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART i COFIRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE ° Set to "Higher Cut" • Rear of lawn mower housing Loss of power position. or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. , Set to "Higher Cut" • Cutting too much grass. position, • Clean/repiace airfiiter_ o Dirty air filter.
  • Page 18 GARANT[A LIMtTADA DE DOS At_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aries, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se rnantenga,lubrique y aline segtJnlas instn.tcciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimlentoen el manual del duefio, Sears reparam gratisrode defecto en el material y la mane de obr&...
  • Page 19 • Vfstase en forma adecuada_ No opere +a Tenga cuidado cuando opere +a segadora en segadora sin zapatos o con sandalias terreno disparejo o cuando cambie de mientras que el motor est_ funcionando. direcci6n _1mantenga un buen equilibrio, • Siegue siempre durante el dfa 0 con buena , Nunca opere la segadora sin las tuz artificial.
  • Page 20 Estos accesorios estaban disponib{es cuando se produja ]a segadora. Tambi6n est#.n disponibles en la mayofia de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio La mayorfa de las tiendas Sears tambi_n pueden mandar a pedir partes de repuesto para usted, si les proporciona el ndmero del modelo de su segadora.
  • Page 21 PARA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOS Barra de control que exige la presencia det operado Su segadora rue enviada fista para usage como una acolchadora de capa vegetal, Para convertNa de modo que pueda ensacar o descargac Mango superior - Abra ]a pueda trasera y remueva la tapon acolchador&...
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGUR1DAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare tas ilustracionescon su segsdora pare familiarizarsecon la ubicaci6nde los diversos controlesy ajustes, Gusrde este manual pare referencia en el future, Estos st'mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en ta literature proporcionada con et producto, Aprenda y comprenda sus significados, A_ENC_]ON...
  • Page 23 Orejas de ta La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objelos extraSos denlro de sus Para un corte alto, baje ]as placa ojos, Io que puede producir daSos graves en 6stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguddad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o ouando haga ajustes o ruedas __Man...
  • Page 24 CONTROLDE LA IMPULSION necesitar cambiar el aceite m&s a menudo cuando ]as condiciones son poivorosas • La autoimpulsiSn se controla al sujetar la barra sucias. de conlrol que exige la presencia del operador GASOLINA hacia abajo en el mango y aJempujar la patanca de control de la imputsi6n hacia adelante hasla •...
  • Page 25: Consejos Para Segar

    CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR AVlSO:En climasm&sfriespuedeque sea necesario repetirlospasosdel IMPORTANTE: Para ebtener ef meier rendimeinto cebado_ En climasmb, s calurosos el cebar mantenga la caia de la segador a sin acumladon de demasiado puedeproducirel ahogoy el cesped y basura Vea "LIMPIEZA" en seccion de"RESPONSABILIDADES DEL CLIENTE"...
  • Page 26: Del Cliente

    PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO LLENE [.,AS FECHAS A MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SU SERVtCIQ REGULAR FECHAS DE SERVIClO Ravisar si ha_ sujetadores sueltos Limpiartinspecclonar el J*ecogedor de c_sped (si viene .equ!pado) ....V' : V p ..Limplal' la sagadora ......Llmp lar debajo de la cubleria de la trans,, mJsfon (segadoras con podar p_opulsor) __-_...
  • Page 27: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERO DE MODELO 917,377540 NOMERO DE SERIE FECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: DESPLAZAMIENTO: I1.5 CU, IN. CAPACIDAD Y TIPO 1,6 Cuartos DE GASOLINA; REGULAR SIN PLOMO TiPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) (API-SF/SG) SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: 20 oz.
  • Page 28: Caja De Engranajes

    tienen que mantenerse limpias y sin acumulaciOn Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchitfa y la de basura. L.impie debajo de la cubierta de ta caja de ta segadofa y apriele e! pemo de la imputsi6n dos veces par temporada cuchitla gi_ndolo en el sentido en que giran 1as caia ,, La...
  • Page 29 Empuje la cubierta hacia adentro y g/re]a en Cambie el aceite despu_s de 25 horas de el sentido contrario de las maniltas del role i operation o per Io menos una vez at are si la segadora se utiltza menos 25 horas el aOoo para apretarla..
  • Page 30 PRECAUClON: At',,q"ES DE DAR • Remueva Ins abrazaderas CUALQUtER SERVIClO O DE HACER Remueva los controles y la barra de control que exige la preseneia del operador del mango AJUSTE$: superior° • Suette la barra de control y pare el motor,. •...
  • Page 31: Sistema De Combustible

    CARBURADOR MOTOR VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR Su ca_burador no es ajustable.. Si su motor no est& funcionando en forma adecuada debido a La velocidad del motor ha side ajustada en la problemas qua se sospecha vienen def f_brica. No trate de aumentar la veiocidad de! carburador, Ileve su segadora a un centre de motor pues se pueden producirlesiones servicio autorizado para reparada y/o ajustada.
  • Page 32: Aceite Del Motor

    • Drene e lestanque decombustible. CIUNDRO • Haga a rrancar elmotor y d_jelo f undonar hasla Remueva la bujfa. que lastfneas d el c ombustible yelcarburador • Vacfe una onza (29 ml) de aceile a tray,s del esten vacios agujero de la bujia en el cilindro, - Nunca u selosproductos para limpieza del •...
  • Page 33 :)E PROBLEMAS IDENTIFICAC16N "_RRECCl6N CAUSA PROBLEMA • Limpie/cambie el 1'iltro de aire. ,, Fittro de aire sucio. No arranca • Lfene et estanque de combustible. ,, Sin combustible._ • Drene el estanque y vuelva a ,, Combustible rancio. Ilenarlo con combustible fimpio y nuevo.
  • Page 34 PROBLEMA CAUSA • Cambie la ouchitla Apriete el Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o Mat code-disparejo " pemo de la cuchilla suelta Altura de las ruedas dispareja ° Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma al|ura ° Acumulaci6n de c#sped, hojas o •...
  • Page 35 ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NO. 917.377540 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Drive Shalt 17490416 Tapping Screw t/4-20 x 137074 Hardened Washer 1-1/4 57079 Clutch Yoke I37055X004 Engagemenl Bracke( I3 t 484 Shtlter 700343 Bushing 137053 SeaJ 86447...
  • Page 36 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377540...
  • Page 37 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377540 PART PART DESCRIP_ON DESCRIFrION 145646X479 Upper Handte 151511X479 HaT]die Bracket Assembly (Right) 156577 Engine Zone Control Cable 41" t50406 He× Head Thread Rolling Screw 150425 3f8-16 x 1-1/8 Mutcher Plug 66426 Wire Tie 161769 Lawn Mower Housing {tnci, Key 136376 Handie Knob...
  • Page 38 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377540...
  • Page 39 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377540 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION t 43603 Pan Head Tapping 145755 Control Cable Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 ..Assembly _5¥_J9_ -- Drive Cover .Z _-_¢_j_ _7"_._',_ 48385 Control Head Kit 132010 Hex Flange Nut 751152 Locknut # 10-24 137052 Drive Pulley...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN. 4-..CYCLE E NGU".IE MODELNO_.! 43198650 1"t9 275-...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL 143.986500 ..PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36774 Cylinder (IncL 2 & 20) 35991 Valve Spring 26727 Dowel Pin 31673 Valve Sp_ing Cap 33734 Brealher Element 15tA 40017 intake Valve Seal 36557 Brealher Assay. (Incl, 6 t 69 36783 "...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. t43.986500 2_f_ PART NO.. DESCRIPTION 640O69 Carburetor (tnc[ 184, o ! Engine Parts List 631615 ThrottteShaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throf:tfe Return Spdng 631184 Dust SealWasher 6311183 DustSeal (Throtlt_) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw...
  • Page 43 MODEL, 143.986500 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLEENGINE • ..,11_ IIII IIIIII PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recolt Starter 590599A Spring Pin (tncl 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pultey & Rewind Spring Ass'y, 590703...
  • Page 44 Forthe repairor replacement partsyouneed delivered directlytoyourhome Call 7 am - 7 pro,7 daysa week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega domicitio - 1-800-659W084 For in-house major brand repair service Ca!l 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4.-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio...

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