Craftsman EZ3 917.377351, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...R 917 377351 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service Adjustments Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 159810 02 10 97 VBL Printed in US A ...

Page 2: ...er or before crossing driveways walks roads and any gravel covered areas Never direct discharge of material Ioward byslandars nor allow anyonenear the mower while you are operating it Belorecleaning inspecting orrepaldng your mower stopthe engine and make absolutelysure the blade and all moving pads have stopped Then disconnect thespark plug wire and keep It away from the spark plug to prevent acc...

Page 3: ...or details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Fot_ owa regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower Fo low the instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sectlons of this owner s manual ilul i illl i ii i ii illl illll i ii i i u LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase when this Craftsman ...

Page 4: ...e Replacement 13 Drive Wheels 13 Engine 14 Lubrication 14 Spark Plug I4 Cutting Levels 9 E Engine Air Filter 14 OII Change 14 Oil Level 14 Oil Type 14 Starting 0 Slopping 10 Storage 16 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage 16 Type 10 H Handle Adjustment Assembly 6 Cutting Height 15 L Lubrication Engine 14 LawnMower 12 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 12 Mowing Tips 10 O Oth Engine _ 12 Storage 1...

Page 5: ...you when you provide the model number of your lawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply to your awn mower LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS __ GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS 111 111 11 111 GRASS CATCHERS FOR S DE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER GAS CANS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE MUFFLERS BLADES AIR FILTERS BLADE ADAPTERS WHE...

Page 6: ... Service and Adjustments seolion of this manual OP_RATORPRESENCE CONTROLBAR UPPER HANDLE UFTUP LOWER HANDLE MOWING POSITION MULCHERPLUG FIG 1 A TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS See Fig 1 B Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagglag or discharging Open rear door and remove muncherplug Store mutcher plug ina safe place You can now Installcatcher or optionalctipping deflec ...

Page 7: ...ag and frames are fully seated as shown in inset Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let if dry before using Close Ih_ f ip lid Flip lid must be closed while operating lawn mower Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place I he grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on U_erear door hinge bracket The g...

Page 8: ...ON EACH WHEEL ENGINE O L CAP WtDIPST OK HOUSING MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards tnstiMe and _he US Consumer Product Safely Commission The blade turns when the engine is running OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL must be held down to the handle to start the engine Release to slop the engine PRIMER pu...

Page 9: ...of blade contact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator con trol The blade turns when the engine is _ oui lawn mower Is equipped with an operator pres ence cor trol bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 6 Raise wheels for low cut and tower wheel...

Page 10: ...sure fuel freshness WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fueFs cailed gasoho_ or using ethane or methanol can attract moisture which lead s to sepa ration and formation of acids during storage Acldio gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fue_ syslem should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer Drain the fuel tank start the ...

Page 11: ...NSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL The special mulching blade will recur Ihe grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto Ihe lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also _he mulched grass witt btodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this wl l provide the best recuttlng action of th...

Page 12: ...ull value from the warranty operator mustmalntatn mower as Instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly malntaln your unit All adjustmenls 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 cleantnew a...

Page 13: ...ld be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engin e The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a gflndlng wheel Do not attempt to sharpen white on the mower To check blade batance drive a naiilntoa beamorwstL Leave about one inch of the straight na f exposed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced II sho...

Page 14: ...ller every year more often It you mow In very dusty dirty condlltons Do not wash air litter RESPONSIBILITIES CONTAIN_ER FIG 12 TURN COUNTER CLOCK_ WTSE COLLAR SLOT TURN AIR FILTER CLOCKWISE AIR FILTER COVER TO TIGHTEN FIG 13 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded mu fler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easterand run...

Page 15: ...p Remove blade Remove debris shield Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshafl insta l new belt by reversing above steps Always use factory approved belt to assure fft and tong life TO ADJUST HANDLE See Fig 15 The handle on your lawn mower has three 3 height positions adjust to heighl that suits you Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other untl the p_n In handie can be inserted...

Page 16: ... WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Starl the engine and Iet it run untl the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine orcarburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative...

Page 17: ...ire fo plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten blade bait er replace blade adapter 8 Depress centrolbar to handle 9 Replace control bar 10 Charge bailer It Connect betlery lo engine 1 Set tn Higher Cut position 2 Sol tn Higher CuF position 3 CleenHeplece air filler 4 Clean Jnde_lde of mower housing 5 Check oil level 6 Cat a stowarwalking speed 1 Rsptace blade Ttghlen blade bolt 2 So aft wheels at same...

Page 18: ...REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377351 9 L4 12 37 27 24 65 3O ...

Page 19: ...2 700331X004 Selector Spnng 34 146630 Spacer 36 700325 007 Wheel Adiusting Bracket 37 150878 Thread Cutting Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 39 153131X479 Handle Bracket Assembly Lefl KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 40 153130 479 Handle Bracket Assembly Right 41 150406 He Head Thread Roiling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1t8 44 153281 Lawn Mower Housing incl Key 14 15 t7 5t 52 46 851514 Blade Adapter 47 157101 Blade 22 48 85107...

Page 20: ...REPAIR PARTS 54 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377351 1 8 18 10 14 16 15 12 _37 ...

Page 21: ...ubcap 36 702511 10 88446 Nylon Bushing 37 137090 11 150340 Wheel Tire Assembly 38 63601 12 12000058 E R ng 40 75192 t3 137054 P_nion 41 15 I520 t4 88080 Dust Cover 53 144747 15 88118 FettWasher 54 149844 16 67725 Washer 112 x 1 1 2 x 134 55 86012 18 701037 Selector Knob 58 144748 Drive Cover Decal Screw Dnve Cover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pul ey Wheel Adluster Assembly Left Gear Case Assembly Spdng He...

Page 22: ...2 Sea 5 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit includes Key Nos 4 5 and 7 7 7788t Beadng 8 137051 WormShaft 9 137074 Drive Shaft 10 57079 Hardened Washer 11 131484 Cfutch Yoke KEY PART NO NO DESCRIP I ON 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 Pfug 14 137050 Heltca_ Gear 15 750436X Clulch Jaw 16 750369 Grease 17 12000003 E Ring 18 850848 HI Pro Key 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE AJIcomponent dimensions given in U3 inche...

Page 23: ...7350 4 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 86334X479 Battery Bracket 2 86337X479 Batlery Cover 3 750909 Batter 4 750097 Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 xl 2 5 86353 ConnectorMounttng Clip 6 111549X 8altery Charger 7 86649 8atte_y Pad 8 134861 Battery Wrap 23 ...

Page 24: ...4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 976252 II III I1 1 I 1 I I I I II l lll 111 I i I 9O0 4OO 416 223 370C 119 I25 277 _74172 207 I f 24 ...

Page 25: ... Spdng Cap Valve Cover Gasket Valve Cover Screw lo 24 x 9 16 Nut Lock Washer 1 4 28 Screw t 4 28 x 7 8 Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket Intake Pipe 25 MODEL NUMBER 143 976252 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 186 34337 Governor Unk 189 650831 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 191 36559 S E Brake Bracket lncL t95 195 610973 Terminal 200 35727 Control Bracket tncl 202 thru 205 202 36482 Compression Spdng 203 31342 Compre...

Page 26: ...ust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shatter Screw Fae_ Fitting Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Inel 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube O Ring Main Nozzle Tube High Speed Bowl Nuf Bow Nut Washer _ Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPt ON 590702 Recoil Starlet 1 590599A Spring P_n lncl 4 2 590600 Washer 3 590696 Retainer 4 590...

Page 27: ...degree grommel Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 64 din Starter Handle Locking Tab 110 12 8 12 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 35709 Eiect_ ic Starter 12 Volt 1 34955 Relainer Ring 2 34950 Spring Retainer 3 34954 Spring 4A 34949A Gear 5B 34953 Drive End CapAss y 6 33450 Lock Nut 7 34944 Armature 8 34945 Housing Ass y 10A 590500 Thrust Washer 11C 35714 Commutator End Cap Ass y Inc b_ bshes 12 34947 Bolt 10 32 ...

Page 28: ...on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing The model number lot 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 CentedDepartment and most Retaii Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377351 ENGINE MODEL Nee 143 976252 PART N...