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Craftsman 917.379371 Owner's Manual

4.75 horsepower 22" side discharge rotary lawn mower
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ICRIIFTSMUN'I
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
4.75 Horsepower
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.379371
• EspaSol, p. 18
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 4.75 Horsepower 22" Side Discharge Model No. 917.379371 • EspaSol, p. 18 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Always wear safety goggles or safety I. GENERAL OPERATION glasses with side shields when operatin, • Read, understand, and follow all mower. instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly II. SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes are a major factor related to slip &...

  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    • Neverfill containers inside a vehicle, on • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Always place containers on the ground ment in good condition. away from your vehicle before filling. •...
  • Page 5 Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone - phone support chase. Your new Craftsmar_ product is from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation.

  • Page 6: Assembly / Pra-Operation

    Read these instructions and this manual in HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER its entirety before you attempt to assemble TO UNFOLD HANDLE or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 7 KNOW YOUR 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 for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 8 LEVER BACKWARD Plate tab The operation of any lawn TO LOWER MOWER 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.
  • Page 9 Gasoline _kCAUTION: Do not run your lawn oil c_ filler cap mower without mulcher plug or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine.
  • Page 10 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS A CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: 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. your mower and could void your warranty.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH EACH 25 HOURS BEFORE SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires N_ Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys "** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication...
  • Page 12 LAWN MOWER NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves Alwaysobserve safety rules when per- and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. 4. Remove blade bolt by turning counter- forming any maintenance. clockwise. TIRES 5. Remove blade and attaching hardware • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect (bolt, lock washer, hardened washer).
  • Page 13 GRASS CATCHER 4. Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn mower or side of engine. (If purchased as an accessory) 5. Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout, • The grass catcher may be hosed with stopping every few ounces to check water, but must be dry when used.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    MUFFLER • Clean the underside of your mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass/trash. Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it • Clean engine often to keep trash from could create a fire hazard and/or damage. accumulating. A clogged engine runs SPARK PLUG hotter and shortens engine life.

  • Page 15: Storage

    ENGINE SQUEEZE ENGINE SPEED TO ADJUST Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYSTEM with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel 1.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 18 GARANT{A LIMITADA DE DOS AIgOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, a parUr de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segL_n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparar&...
  • Page 19 I. OPERACION • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opera la sega- • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse dora. completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones que II.
  • Page 20 • Nunca repostar la m_iquina al interior de un • Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar la m_.quina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones.
  • Page 21 Acuerdos de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rdpida por teldfono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman_ estd diseSado f6nico por parte de un t(_cnico Sears sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por muchos argos.
  • Page 22 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 cortac_sped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE 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 con el producto,...
  • Page 24 PALANCA HACIA ATR,&,S PARA BAJAR EL CORTACI_SPED segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de La operaci6n de cualquier sus ojos, Io que puede producir dafios graves en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 25 estanque del combustible, haga arrancar el • 1,PRECAUCl6N" No haga funcionar su motor y h_galo tuncionar hasta que las lineas segadora sin la placa de la acolchadora o sin del combustible y el carburador queden vacfos. el recogedor cesped aprobados en su lugar. La pr6xima temporada use combustible nuevo.
  • Page 26 CONSEJOS PARA SEGARY ACOLCHAR COpNSEJOS PARA SEGAR RECAUCION: No utUizar dispositivos anti- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor paja de la hoja an la segadora ya que estos rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora accesodos son peligrosos, pueden daSar su sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA DESPUES CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO TEMPORADA Llmpiadlnspeccionar e l Reo0gedordeC6sped * Controlar los Neurndtlcos controlarlas Ruedas Motrlces*** Limpiarla Segadora ..Llmpiar debajo la Cubierta de la Tn)nsmisi6n "-- Revisar las Correasy las PolsasImpulsadas*** Revisar/ Afilar/ Cambiar la Cuchilla Lubricaci6n i Limpiar/ Recargarla Baterfa "...
  • Page 28 SEGADORA AVISO: Remueva el adaptador de la cuchilla y revise el cubo interior de la ranura del adaptador Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando haga el mantenimiento. de la cuchilla. La ranura tiene que estar en LLANTAS buenas condiciones para que funcione en forma adecuada.
  • Page 29 RECOGEDOR D ECESPED Limpie todo el aceite derramado en la sega- (Sicomprado comoaccesodo) dora yen el lado del motor. • Elrecogedor d e c_sped puedeserrociado Echar aceite despacio en el conducto del el agua de la manguera pero tiene que aceite, par&ndose a intervalos regulares para controlar el nivel del aceite con la variUa.
  • Page 30 BUJ[A Cambie • Limpie el motor a menudo para evitar que el buj[a al comienzo de cada tempo- se acumule la basure. Un motor tapado fun- rada de siega o despu_s de cada 100 horas ciona mds caliente y se acorta su duraci6n. de opereci6n, Io que suceda primero, El tipo de •...
  • Page 31 MOTOR APRIETE PARA AJUSTE VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en o inferior la f_brica. No trate de aumentar la velocidad del motor pues se pueden producir lesiones personales. Si cree que el motor est_i funcio- nando demasiado r_pido o demasiado lento, Ileve su segadora a mas con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cdmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar se formen depositos de coma en partes secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual.) fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales ClMNDRO como el carburador, el filtro del combustible, la...
  • Page 33 SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que estd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA CORRECCI6N PROBLEMA Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.

  • Page 34: Repair Parts

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.379371 54 30...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.379371 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194200X479 Upper Handle 193247X479 Support Bracket, RH Screw, Hex Head, Threaded, Rolled 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 175148 Engine Zone Control Cable 150406 750634 Screw 152124 Spring,Torsion 850733X004 Bracket, Upstop...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.379371...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.379371 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194653 Drive Control Cable Assembly 195107 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, RH 191039 Bearing, Wheel Adjuster (Includes Knob and Bearing) 143603 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 86012...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10M902-0489-E1 1630 5240 529_ 366t 7240 635_ 24 m 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 163_ 615, 404 ® o"27 524_ 1332 ) 3 63 190 _ 190_ 592o 148 SHORT BLOCK I 1019 LABEL KITI 37A _ 1036 EMISSION LABEL ] 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10M902-0489-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699650 Cylinder Assembly 19069 Flywheel Putter 399269 Bushing/Seal Kit (PTO Side) 790029 Screw (Carburetor) • 299819 Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 698691 Sump-Engine 691839 Spring-Choke Diaphragm 690386 Head-Cylinder 691837 Screen-Carburetor...
  • Page 40 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 and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters.

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