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Craftsman 917.379120 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.5 horsepower power-propelled 22" slide discharge
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Owner's
Manual
CRAFTSMAN°
6.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.379120
Espahol, p. 19
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 CRAFTSMAN° 6.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 22" Side Discharge Model No. 917.379120 Espahol, p. 19 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment U.S.A. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears Service ......Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the...

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    L GENERAL OPERATION Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating * Read, understand, and follow all mower. instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly H. SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes are a major factor...
  • Page 4 Neverfill containersinside a vehicle,on Keepnuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailerbed with a plasticliner. attachmentbolts, tight and keepequip- Alwaysplace containerson the ground ment in good condition. awayfrom your vehicle beforefilling. Nevertamper with safety devices.Check Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom their proper operationregularly. the truck or trailer and refuel it on the Keepmachinefree of grass, leaves,or ground.

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur= Fast help by phone = phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation. But like all prod- nient repair scheduling.
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual NOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER its entirety before you attempt to assemble TO UNFOLD HANDLE or operate your new lawn mower. mMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully mMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables.

  • Page 7: Lawn Mower

    KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL 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 future reference. These symbols may appear on your...
  • Page 8 TO ADJUST CUTTmNG HEmGHT The operationof any lawn Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels SA_ETYGLASSES mowercan result in foreign objectsthrown into the for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit eyes, which can result in your requirements. Medium position best for most lawns.
  • Page 9 Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh- ness. _1_CAUTmON: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. A CAUTmON: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol...
  • Page 10 MOWING TIPS MULCHmNG MOWmNG TIPS A CAUTmON: Do not use de-thatcher mMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, will damage grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Putleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade...
  • Page 12 LAWN MOWER Poskion blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade Always observe safety rules when per- with the raised lugs on the adapter. forming any maintenance. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (oppo- site sharp edge) is up toward engine.
  • Page 13 GEAR CASE Rock lawn mower back and forth to re- move any oil trapped inside of engine. To keep your drive system working properly, the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build-up.
  • Page 14 TO CLEANAIR FILTER 1. Removecover. mMPORTANT: For best performance, keep 2. Carefullyremovecartridge. mower housing free of built-grass 3. Clean by gentlytapping on a fiat sur- trash. Clean the underside of your mower face.If very dirty,replacecartridge. after each use. AOAUTmON: Petroleumsolvents,such as _kCAUTmON: Disconnect spark...
  • Page 15 Reinstall drive cover. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life. Drive cover Belt Lower handle PUSH DOWN ROTATE TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle...
  • Page 16 Immediately prepare your lawn mower SQU EEZE storage at the end of the season or if the TO FOLD unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Lower handUe When lawn mower is to be stored for a <} period of time, clean...
  • Page 17 mMPORTANT: Nevercover mowerwhile Do not store gasoline from one season to another. engine and exhaustareas are still warm. Replaceyour gasoline can if your can AI:_CAUTmON: Never store the lawn mower starts to rust. Rust and/ordirt in your with gasoline in the tank inside a building gasolinewill cause problems.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING o See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE CORRECTION Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
  • Page 19 GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) a_os, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segun las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del due_o, Sears reparara"...
  • Page 20 L OPERACION Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega- ° Antes de empezar, debe famHiarizarse dora. compUetamente con UoscontroUes y eUuso correcto de Uamaquina. Para esto, debe Ueer y comprender todas Uasinstrucciones HoOPERAClON SOBRE LAS CUESTAS aparecen en ]a maqu[na yen ]os manuaUes Los accidentes ocurren con mas frecuencia en...
  • Page 21 o Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un o Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espeo local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condicione& de gasolina donde hay una llama abierta, chispa o luz piloto como una caldera u otros Nunca manipule de forma indebida los...

  • Page 22: Mantenimiento

    Ayuda r_pida pot tei_fono - soporte tele= nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado fan[co por parte de un t6cnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo flame per productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos aSos.
  • Page 23 COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple° tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortac6sped viene SiN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o da_ar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 24 FAMmUARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos s_mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada...
  • Page 25 PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE La operaci6n de cuaUquier Levante las ruedas para el corte bajo y baje las segadora puede hacer que ruedas para el corte alto., ajuste la altura de saUten objetos extra_os dentro de corte para que se acomode a sus requisitos. La sus ojos, Uoque puede producir posici6n del medic es la mejor para la mayoria da_os graves en 6stos.

  • Page 26: Para Parar El Motor

    AGREGUE GASOLINA o Liene el estanque de combustible hasta la parte inferior del cueilo de relleno del estanque de gasolina. No Io liene demasiado. Use gasolina regular, sin piomo, nueva y lim- pia con el minimo de 87 octanos. No mezcie el aceite con la gasolina.
  • Page 27 APAGADO Palanca de la CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- (OFF) ulaci6n CHAR IIV1PORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea "MMPEZA" en la seccion de Mantenimento de este manual. o La cuchilla acobhadora especial va a volver a cortar los recortes de cesped muchas...
  • Page 28 PROGRAMA ANTEs DESPUES cADA CADA CADA ANTESDEL DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACEo MANTENIMIENTO uso .oRAsTEMPORADA,ORAS .AMm.TO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C6sped * Controlar los Neum_:_ticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 29 SEGADORA Ponga la cuchilla en el adaptador de 6sta alineando los dos (2) agujeros en la cuchilla Siempre observe UasregUas de seguridad cuo con las salientes elevadas en el adaptador. ando haga eUmantenimiento. Asegurese de que el borde de salida de LLANTAS la cuchilla (opuesto al borde afilado) est6 o Mantenga UasHantas sin gasoHna, aceite o...
  • Page 30 CAJADEENGRANAJES o Paramantener e U sistema deimpuUsi6n funcionando e nformaadecuada, Ua caja deengranajes y eU AreaaUrededor deUa impuUsi6n tienenquemantenerse H mpias y sinacumuUaci6n de basura. L impie debajo deUa cubierta deUa impuUsi6n dosvecespor temporada. o Lacajade engranajes se Hena conUubricante hastaeU niveU a decuado enUa f&brica.
  • Page 31 _PRECAUCI6N: Lossolventes d e petr61eo, UMP(EZA tabs comoel keroseno, nosedebenusarpara IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimineto, limpiar e l cartucho. Pueden producir e ldeterioro mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de este.Noaceiteel cartucho. Nouseairea de cesped y basura. Limpie la parte de abajo de presi6n paralimpiarlo o secarlo.
  • Page 32 PAFIA CAMBmAR LA CORREA DE mMPUL- SlON instale Hacorrea nueva en Hapolea dell mo° Reinstale Hadefensa en contra dell desperdi- do y Hacuchfli& Vueiva ei cortac6spedes a Haposici6n vertF instale Hacorrea nueva en Hapolea de Ha caja de engranajes. Reinstale Hacubbrta de Haimpuisi6n.

  • Page 33: Aceite Del Motor

    Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Barra de control que almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si exige la [ DQBLAR operador la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o mas. Man( SEGAOORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora pot cierto Mango periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 34 ClLINDRO o Cubra su unidad con un forro protector Remueva la bujia. adecuado que no retenga la humedad. No Vacie una onza (29 mU)de aceite a trav6s use pl_.stico. El plastico no puede respirar, Io del agujero de la bujia en el cHindro. Tire la manHla de arranque lentamente unas que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n, cuantas veces para distribuir el aceite.
  • Page 35 PROBLE_IA CAUSA CORRECCm6N No arranca 11. Bateria d6bi (si equipada). 11. Cague Habateria. (continuado) 12. Desconecte eHconector 12. Conecte Habateria aMmotor. de Habateria (si equipada). Faita de Eieve Haaitura de corte. CuchHia desgastada, dobiada fuerza o sueita. Eleve la altura de corte. Aitura de Hasruedas dispareja.
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER o - MODEL NUMBER 917.379120 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 166860X479 152124 Upper Handle Spring, Torsion 156581 73800400 Engine Zone Control Cable Locknut, Hex 66426 Wire Tie 180053 Kit, Lawn Mower Housing (Includes Key Number 46) 136376...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.379120 /" L/" 66 72 74...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER o - MODEL NUMBER 917.379120 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 184588 Control Cable Assembly 152019 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, RH 88058 Bearing, Wheel Adjuster (Includes Knob and Bearing) 143603 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 86012 Driveshaft Cover 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12...
  • Page 40 HONDA 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCVlg0-AS3A iCYL_NDERBARREL _2" O_L PAN I MUFFLER FLYWHEEL...
  • Page 41 HONDA 4°CYCLE ENGmNE MODEL NU_.IBERGCV190-AS3A CYLINDER BARREL CLEANER PART PART DESCRmPTmON DESCRIPTION 7392236 Cylinder Assy 5580154 Tube, Breather Element, Air Cleaner 2399780 Clip, Valve Guide 6718159 5579990 Cover, Head 5580410 Case Assembly, Air Cleaner 5580006 Cover, Breather 5664560 Gasket, Air Cleaner (Breather Valve Assembly) 7356025 Cover, Air Cleaner...
  • Page 42 HONDA 4=CYCLE ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER GCVlg0-AS3A LABEL CA[VtSHAFT PULLEY FAN COVER...

  • Page 43: Fan Cover

    HONDA 4=CYCLE ENGmNE MODEL NUI_BER GCV190-AS3A FAN COVER LABELS PART PART DESCRmPTmON DESCRIPTION 3683646 7357650 Mark, Emblem (6.5) Rubber, Supporter (107 mm) 7357379 7229917 Mark, Choke Indication Petcock Assembly 5189352 Bracket, Petcock 6673289 Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank CHOKE 7204506 Sponge, Fuel Cap Breather 7204514 Gasket, Fue! Cap PART...
  • Page 44 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances...

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