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Craftsman 917.37945 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled electric start rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMAN'I
6.0 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER
PROPELLED
ELECTRIC
START
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.379450
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espa_ol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179
VIsttour Craftsmanwebsite:www.sea rs,com/craltsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ICRRFTSMAN'I 6.0 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ELECTRIC START ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.379450 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
  • Page 3 • Stop theblade(s) when crossing g ravel drives, walks, orroads. • .Stop theengine (motor) whenever you leave theequipment, before cleaning themower orunclogging thechute. • Shut t heengine ( motor) offandwait until t heblade comes t ocomplete stop before removing grass catcher. •...
  • Page 4 They are also available at most Sears retail outletsand service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repairparts for you, when you provide the model numberof your lawn mower. Some of these accessodas may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    3. Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. 4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thorougly for additional loose parts. HOWTO SET UPYOUR...
  • Page 6 To return to mulching operation, install mulcher plug into discharge opening of mower. _I, CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug in place or approved clipping deflector or grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.

  • Page 7: Operation

    Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
  • Page 8 Lower Wheels for High Cutr._,_ Raise Wheels for Low Cut TO ATFACH GRASS CATCHER 1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame side hooks onto the door pivot pins. 2. The grass catcher is secured to the...
  • Page 9 • To keep drive control engaged when turning comers, push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground while turning lawn mower. Operator presence control bar To engage Drive control drive control...
  • Page 10 It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy SOil, 4- C..r_,_ _o._= .,_ of_o.. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual.

  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. 2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. 3. Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt.
  • Page 13 Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use.
  • Page 14 2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. 3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.

  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    DRIVE BELT 1. Remove drive cover. Remove belt from gearcase pultey by pushing down on pulley and rotting belt off it. 2. Turn lawn mower on its side with air fitter and carburetor up. 3. Remove blade. 4. Remove debris shield.
  • Page 16 Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury, if you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center. CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control.

  • Page 17: Storage

    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. Store in a ctean, dry area.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    9. Control bar defective. 10.Weak Battery 11.Disconnected connector. Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 3. Dirty air filter. 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
  • Page 19 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface. 1. Adjust or replace drive control cable. 2. Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken.
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.379450 BATTERY PART 157553 7509C9 17411312 86353 111549X DESCRIPTION Battery Bracket Battery Hex Washer Head Screw 13 x .750 Connector Mounting Clip Battery Charger...
  • Page 21 ROTARY L AWN MOWER -- MODEL N O. 9 17.379450 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 7 02511 PART DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20x1-1/4 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 137053 Shifter 57072 Se_d 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key NOS. 4, and 7) 77881 Beadng 137051...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379450...
  • Page 23 173569)(479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) 173570)(479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 172833 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key #14,15, 17, 51 & 52) KEY PART DESCRIPTION Blade Adapter 851514 Blade22" 141114 Hardened Washer...
  • Page 24 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379450...
  • Page 25 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379450 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 145755 DdveControl 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2-1/8 V-Belt 146527 150495 Sphng RetaJner Hubcap 774OO 145212 He)( Nut 151156 Wheel & Tire Assembly E-Ring 137(To4 Pinion 88060 Dust Cover...
  • Page 26 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 120607 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 0139-E1 584t_ 10'_ 43 "_ 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 883 i_. _-i 1022...
  • Page 27 MODEL NO. 120607 BRIGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO. 0139-E1 4-CYCLE ENGINE 425 _+_ _-_J_-_ _ 745 _+ _163 _+_ 122_ /_J209_] 190_ _---_'_._ 842_ 613A ;P _t +_F +> 524 _...
  • Page 28 BRIGGS & STRA'rTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE 608_ 592 _ _" ... 58/_. I 459 _;_ 689 _:_ 456 _ 1211 356. _ lO19 L ABEL KIT 1036"ABEL-EMISSIONS ]l 10580WNER'SMANUA" 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 868'_ till MODEL NO, 120607 TYPE NO. 0139-E1 305_ 332_ <'_,_...
  • Page 29 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE 742 _P_ 937 _ - _'_ 784_ 7_83A_ < 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT e33@ 127(_ 122_ 1370 MODEL NO. 120607 TYPE NO. 0139-E1...
  • Page 30 BRIGGS & SXRATTON 4,-CYCLE ENGINE pART DESCRIPTION 692670 Cylinder Assembly 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 499619 Bump-Engine 695276 Head-Cylinder 695166 .÷ Gasket-Cylinder Head 495788 Breather Assembly 272481 ° Gasket-Breather 691126 Screw (Breather Assembly) 691260 Tube-Breather 692232 •...
  • Page 31 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY" PART DESCRIPTION 691637 Screw (Air Cleaner Primer Base 443A 692523 Screw (A r C eaner Primer Base) 491588 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 691219 Cup-F_wheel 692299 Plate-Pawl Friction 281505 PawI-Ratchet 691991 Alternator 231082 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 494147 Drive-Starter 692358...
  • Page 34 Getit fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM Anytime,day or night (1-800-4694663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...

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