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Craftsman EZ3 917.377301 Owner's Manual

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CRa FT XM RN°
MODEL
917.377301
OWNER'S MANUAL
• Assembly
• Operation
, Customer
Responsibilities
• Service
• Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
159798
REV.1
04.01.97
VBL
Printed in U.S,A.,
iii1I
IIII' I I!!11'1'111
II
'111

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  • Page 1 CRa FT XM RN° MODEL 917.377301 OWNER'S MANUAL • Assembly • Operation , Customer Responsibilities • Service • Adjustments • Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 159798 REV.1 04.01.97 Printed in U.S,A., iii1I IIII' I I!!11'1'111 '111...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    & SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECT_ PAiLURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATP SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY.

  • 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS iNDEX Operation: Accessories ........Engine: Drive Control ......Air Filter ......... Adjustments: Engine Control ......9 Oil Change ......Grass Catcher ......Carburetor ......Oi! Level ......... Drive Belt ....... Mower ........Oit Type ........ Operator Presence Engine Speed ......

  • Page 5: Accessories

    LAWN OWER 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

    TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new tawn (See Fig° 2) mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled mulcher.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE ATTACH GRASS LOWER FRAME CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag. be fully seated) NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the (Frames rnust tubular frame.

  • Page 8: Engine Zone Control

    OPERATION KNOW' YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself 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.

  • Page 9: Operator Presence Control Bar

    OPERATION 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.

  • Page 10: Starting

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ENGINE OIL CAP GASOLINE FILLER CAP WIDtPSTICK OIL (See Fig. 9) Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. Be sure mower is level and area around oil flit is clean, " Remove engine oit cap w/dipstick and fitl to the full tine on the dipstick.

  • Page 11: Cutting Height

    OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND MAX II3 TRASH. "CLEANING" CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. " The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the fawn they wil! disperse into the grass and not be noticed.

  • Page 12: Lawn Mower

    CUSTOiViE ESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FiLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive be!t/pulleys Power-Propelled Mowers} ChecWSharpen/Reptace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge Electric Start Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 13: Replacement

    CUSTO LITIES LAWN MOWER BLADE AIways observe safety rules when performing any mainte- SHAFT ADAPTER nance. KEYWAY TIRES 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.

  • Page 14: Service

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig. t3) • Loosen cover screw, LUBRiCATiON Swing cover down and remove from hinge. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service Pull paper filter out of air cleaner body. classification SF or SG.

  • Page 15: Drive Belt

    SERVICE AND ADJU ENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Release control bar, Make sure the blade and al! moving parts have completely stopped, Disconnect spark plug were from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING...

  • Page 16: Engine Speed

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs, 15 Thru 17) SHIPPING POSITION Your tawri mower handfe can be raised or lowered for your MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium Jow and low. HandIes are shipped mounted in the medium low position.

  • Page 17: 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 or more. IMPORTANT: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMtNG...
  • Page 18 SERVICE OTES...

  • Page 19: Handle Height

    LESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Out of fuel Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Waterin fue!. Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline.
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER _IODEL NUMBER 91 I°$1,301 2.6\...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377301 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Drive Cover Decal 145755 Controf Cable Assembly 152903 Control Head Kit 143603 48385 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 Drive Cover 63601 Locknut #10-24 702806 144929 HexWasher Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12 132010 Hex Flange Nut...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER _ * MODEL NO. 917.377301 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 70251t PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 131484 Clutch Yoke Tapping Screw 114-20 x 1-1/4 137055X004 700343 Bushing Engagement Bracket 137053 Shifter 86447 PLug 137050 Helical Gear 57072 Seal 750436X...
  • Page 25 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 26 MODEL NUMBER 143.976600 151A ,135 130' .243B...
  • Page 27 ENGINE ______4"_-YGLE MODEL NUMBER 143.976600 !! II I KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Carburetor Gasket 36t77 Cylinder (incL 2,10,t2,20 & 125) 36183 Governor Link Dowel Pin 36009 27652 Air Baffle Breather Element 187A 36195 36059 36005A * Breather Cover & Gasket 36013 Brake Lever Ass'y.
  • Page 28 MODEL NUMBER 143.976600 4-CYCLE ENGINE ..... III1[II KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 632671A Carburetor (incl. 187B & 239 of Engine Parts List) 632539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 632593 Dust Seal 632541 Throttle Shutter 650506 Throttle Shutter Screw 632675 Float Bowl 25A 632701 Idle Restrictor...
  • Page 29 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 30 CRI:IFTSMI:IN OWNER'S 6.6 HORSEPOWER ANUAL 22" REAR DISCHARGE 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.

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