Craftsman EZ3 917.372833, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... 372833 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service Adjustments Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 153581 12 08 95 ks Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ...ur mower or before crossing driveways walks roads and any gravel covered areas Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it Before cleaning inspecting or repairing your mower stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving parts have stopped Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug ...

Page 3: ...ct your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITmES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this owner s manual LIMITED TWOYEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Moweris mai...

Page 4: ...Replacement 13 Drive Wheels 13 Engine 14 Lubrication 14 Spark Plug 14 Cutting Levels 9 E Engine Air Filter 14 Oil Change 14 Oil Level 14 Oil Type t4 Starting 10 Stopping 10 Storage 16 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage 16 Type 10 H Handle Adjustment Assembly 6 Cutting Height 16 L Lubrication Engine 14 Lawn Mower 12 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 12 Mowing Tips 0 Oil O Engine 12 Storage 16 O...

Page 5: ...ou when you provide the model number of your lawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS i i i MULCHER KITS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE MUFFLERS i STABILIZER GAS CANS UllUUnll nHP SPARK PLUGS BELTS BLADES BLADE ADA...

Page 6: ...DLES CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to Adjust...

Page 7: ...s over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using Close the flip lid Flip lid must be closed while operating lawn mower Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket o The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear d...

Page 8: ...DRIVE COVER MULCHER PLATE PRIMER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL HOUSING WHEEL ADJUSTER ON EACH WHEEL MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUHREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade turns when the engine is running OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL _ must be held down to the handle to start...

Page 9: ...he tawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 6 Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut Wheels are set in low cut for shipping Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever to ward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheel...

Page 10: ...ree 3 times before trying to start Use a firm push This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes Move throttle control lever to fast _ position Hold operator presence controi bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back To stop engine release operator presence control bar NOTE In cooler weather it...

Page 11: ...he early afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun For best results adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades See Fig I0 If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leavi...

Page 12: ...full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new...

Page 13: ...mend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced GRASS CATCHER If purchased as an accessory The grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterio ration Through normal use it will wear If catcher needs replacing replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher Give the lawn mower model number when orde...

Page 14: ...ce the air filter every year more often if you mow in very dusty dirty conditions TO CLEAN AIR FILTER See Fig 13 Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove o Carefully remove cartridge o Clean by gently tapping on a flat surface tf very dirty replace cartridge CAUTION Petroleurn solvents such A as kerosene arenotto be usedto c e_n cartridge They m_y cause deteriora tion of the cartridge Do not oil car ...

Page 15: ...en running INITIAL ADJUSTMENT With the engine not running gently turn idle mixture screw clockwise until it just closes Screw may be damaged by turning it in too far Next open the screw one turn counter clockwise This initial adjustment will permit the engine to be started and warmed up approximately 5 minutes prior to final adjust ment NOTE Do not adjust top no toad adjusting screw it was pre set...

Page 16: ... pivot freety to permit blade brake engagement when control bar is released Do not over tighten the fasteners holding the controls to the upper handle To change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section will have to be turned over See Fig 7A To change from medium low to low position only the lower handle section will have to be turned over See Fig 17B SHIPPING POSITION MEDIUM ...

Page 17: ...OL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE AC DIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fue tank Start the engine and tet it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel sta...

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Page 19: ... of lawn mower housing blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too fult 4 Handle height position not right for you 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6_ Replace spark plug 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Depress control bar to handle 9 Re...

Page 20: ...REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 372833 3 61 27 12 30 10 14 2 0 37 35 2 56 12 56 4 30 31 26 32 13 27 28 29 ...

Page 21: ...or Knob Setector Spring Spacer Wheel Adjusting Bracket Right KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 3755187 39 140629X479 40 140628X479 41 850998 42 750097 43 87930 44 149070 46 851514 47141114 48 851074 49850263 50851084 51 700869X479 52 85463 55 751592 5688652 5751793 5884676X479 59131959 61 132001 62 134612 64 150560 153581 Thread Cutting Screw w Seres 5 I6 18 x 3 4 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Brac...

Page 22: ...REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 372833 54 10 14 40 18 15 31 t0 4 16 34 11 t 8 t3 ...

Page 23: ... 137052 Carriage Bolt 1 4 20 x 2 33 48386 Hubcap 34 850848 Washer 35 146652 Nylon Bushing 36 7025tl Wheel Tire Assembly 37 137090 E Ring 38 STD541425 Pinion 40 75192 Dust Cover 41 146651 Felt Washer 53 144747 Washer 1 2x 1 1 2 x 134 54 141245 Selector Knob 55 86012 Drive Cover Decal 57 144748 Pan Head Tapping Screw 0 24 x 2 3 4 Hex Washer HeadScrew 10 24 x 3 4 Drive Cover Hex Fiange Nut Drive Pull...

Page 24: ...rew 1 4_20 x 1 1 4 Engagement Bracket Shifter Seal Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key Nos 4 5 and 7 Bearing Worm Shaft Drive Shaft Hardened Washer KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 11 131484 Clutch Yoke 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 Helical Gear 15 750436X Clutch Jaw 16 750369 Grease 17 12000003 E Ring 18 850848 Hi Pro Key 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions gwen in U S i...

Page 25: ...REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 372833 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NO 128802 0840 01 621 124 969_ 968 967 971 606 f 634 971A 125 37_ 1 6 91 _ 116_0 I 25 ...

Page 26: ... PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 372833 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NO 128802 0840 01 27 _ 615 592 _ 33 625 52 6 307 20 22 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 26 ...

Page 27: ... MOWER MODEL NO 917 372833 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NO 128802 0840 01 i 12 _ 670A 842_ 358 GASKET SET ii i i l i ill i 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 81 601 605 _ 447 _ _1 201 20 524 O 104 134 127 116 0 634 121 CARBURETOR KIT 851 209 334 27 ...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 372833 ENGINE BRiGGS STRATTON MODEL NO 128802 0840 01 94 9 55 30_ _ 304 I I 456 461 925 _332 455 23 28 ...

Page 29: ...ston Pin Pin Piston Standard Size Pin Piston 005 Oversize Rod Connecting Rod Connecting 020 Undersize Screw Connecting Rod Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spring Valve Retainer Valve Spring Tappet Valve Gear Cam KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 47 493737 52 272199 54 94526 55 497440 56 498144 58 280399 60 281134 81 223664 95 94098 t04 231371 116 117 497466 121 493762 124 94525 125 498254 t27 130 224908 131 4...

Page 30: ...7 397974 Cap Fuel Tank 447 94013 Screw Hex 966 496116 Base Air Cleaner 455 224250 Cup Starter 967 491588 Filter Air 456 281503 Retainer Starter 968 281340 Cover Air Cleaner 459 28 505 Pawl Rachet 969 94120 Screw Hex Head 461 94943 Screw Shoulder 971 94121 Screw Hex Head 515 263073 Spring Retainer 971A 94749 Screw Hex Head 523 495264 Cap Oil Filler 972 495224 Tank Fuel 524 280393 Seal Filler Tube 9...

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Page 32: ...attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts Listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GiVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 372833 ENGINE MODEL NO 128802 TYPE NO 0840 01 PART ...

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