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Craftsman 917.379070 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.25 horsepower power-propelled 22" side discharge
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.25 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.379070
• Espa5ol, p. 20
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rulesand Instructions
before operating thisequipment
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 6.25 Horsepower Power-Propelled 22" Side Discharge Model No. 917.379070 • Espa5ol, p. 20 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rulesand Instructions before operating thisequipment 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

    I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to slip instructions on the machine and in the and fall accidents which can result in manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly severe injury. All slopes require extra cau- familiar with the controls and the proper tion.

  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product is from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation.

  • Page 5: Assembly / Pre-Operation

    CLIPPING DEFLECTORS STABILIZER REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS GRASS CATCHERS REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS MUFFLERS SPARK PLUGS AIR FILTERS BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS ENGINE OIL Read these instructions and this manual in 1. Raise handles until lower handle sec- its entirety before you attempt to assemble tion locks into place in mowing position.
  • Page 6 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 for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT The operationof any lawn Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels mowercan result in foreign objectsthrown into the for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit eyes, which can result in your requirements. Medium position is best for most lawns.
  • Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engine ADD OIL oil cap Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. _IL CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup.
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS _i, CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up blade attachments on your mower. Such grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the attachments are hazardous, will damage Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE eEPORE A rER EVE.V EVE.Y EVE.V eEPO.E EACH EACH 10 2 .OURS 100 SCHEDULE use .ou.s O.SEASO..ou.s STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower **** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt/Pulteys Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication...
  • Page 11 LAWN MOWER 2. Position 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. 3. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (oppo- site sharp edge) is up toward the engine.
  • Page 12 GEAR CASE • 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. Clean under the drive cover twice a season. • The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory.

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

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

  • Page 14: Storage

    TO ADJUST HANDLE Mowing The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for raising or lowering the handle. 1. Remove upper handle and all wire tie(s) securing cable(s) to lower handle.
  • Page 15 ° When setting up your handle from the • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner storage position, the lower handle will products in the fuel tank or permanent automatically lock into the mowing position. damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. SQUEEZE NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable TO FOLD...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center, CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Poor cut - 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt, uneven Set all wheels at same 2. Wheel heights uneven. height.
  • Page 18 GARANTfA LIMITADA DE DOS AltOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Pot dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, Iubrique y aline segL_n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y e! mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears repararA gratis todo defeeto en el material y Ia mano de obra.
  • Page 19 HACER: I, OPERAClON * Antesdeempezar, debefamiliarizarsecomple- • Puede recortar a tray,s de Ia superfieie de tamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la cuesta, nunca hacia arriba y hacia abajo. la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender Prcceda con extrema precauci6n cuando todas las instrucciones que aparecen en la ma- cambie de direcci6n en las cuestas.
  • Page 20 • Ayuda r_pida pot tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman@ est_ diseSado f6nico pot parte de un t_cnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos aSos.
  • Page 21 DESVlADOR DE RECORTES ENVASE8 PAPA SEGADORAS ZADORES DE GASOLINA CON DESCARGA ESTABILF TRASERA uJ< RECOREDOR RECOREDOR PARA PAPA 8EGADORAS SEGADORAS n- W CON DESCARGA CON DESCARGA LATERAL TRASERA SILENCIADORES FILTROS DE AIRE BUJI'AS < ADAPTADORES ACEmE CORREAS CUCHILLAS DE CUCHILLA RUEDAS DEL MOTOR Lea estas instrucciones...
  • Page 22 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 famitiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el...
  • Page 23 PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE La operaciSn de cualquier Levante las ruedas para et corte bajo y baje Ias segadora puede hacer que ruedas para el corte alto., ajuste la altura de salten objetos extraSos dentro de corte para que se acomode a sus requisitos. La sus ojos, Io que puede producir posiciSn del medio es la mejor para la mayoria daSos graves en _stos.
  • Page 24 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR deposito de aceite AGREGUE ACEITE Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea el "MOTOR" en la secci6n del Mantenimiento este manual. _PREOAUCl6N: NO sobre!lene el motor con aceite, o fumar_ pesa demante del silenciador cuando Io valla a arrancar.
  • Page 25 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR dI_IONSEJOS PARA SEGAR RECAUCI()N: No utilizar dispositivos anti- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor paja de la hoja en Ia segadora ya que estos rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora accesorios son peligrosos, pueden daSar su sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 26 PROGRAMA ANTES D ESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES ECADA D ECADA HORASO AL.ACE- MANTENIMIENTO HORAS TEMPORAD.a HORAS NAMIENTO Limpiadlnspeccionar el F_ecogedor de C_sped * Controtar los Neum_ticos Controtar las Ruedas Mottles Limpiar la Segadora **** impiar debajo la Cubierta de la Transmisi6n Rovisar ias Correas y ias Poleas Impuisadas Rovisar / Afilar / Oambiar la Ouchilla Lubricaci6n...
  • Page 27 PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA SEGADORA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- 1. Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el ando haga el mantenimiento. cigueSal del motor. Aseg_rese que la ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero del cigue- _al est6n alineados.
  • Page 28 PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR RECOGEDOR DE CESPED AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para dre- (Si comprado como accesorio) • El recogedor de c_sped puede set rociado nat el aceite, drene el tanque de combustible con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que haciendo cotter el motor hasta que el tanque est6 vacio.
  • Page 29 LIMPIEZA A_:_PRECAUCI6N: Los soiventes de petr61eo, IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor tales como el keroseno, no se deben usar para rendimineto, mantenga la caja de la segadora Iimpiar el cartucho. Pueden producir et deterioro de _ste. No aceite el cartucho. No use aire a sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 30 PARA REMOVER LA CORREA DE IMPUL- SION Remueva la cubierta de la impulsi6n. Rem- ueva la correa empujando hacia abajo en Ia polea de Ia caja de engranajes. Haga descansar la segadora en su lado con el filtro de aire y el carburador mirando hacia arriba.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o m_s. SEGADORA Barra de ConIroI que Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto operador periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, ta grasa, las hojas, etc.

  • Page 32: Repair Parts

    ACEITE DI=L MOTOR OTROS Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y • No guarde Ia gasolina de una temporada a la c,_mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MO- otra. TOR _ en la secciSn de Mantenimento de este •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de 1. Eleve la altura de corte. 1. Cuchitla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,379070 27 28 29 f(_i_...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.379070 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION I66860X479 83923 Locknut 3/I 8-I 6 Upper Handle 185352 85463 Bar, Controt, Operator Presence Danger DacaJ 156577 149741 Engine Zone Contm; Cable Thread Cutting Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,379070...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,379070 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 184586 Control Cable Assembly I43603 Pan Head Tapping Screw #I 0-24 x 2-3/4 167387 Drive Cover Bearing, Wheel Adjuster t37088 751152 Loeknut 1/4-20 132010 Loeknot 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4 x 2,0...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.379070 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 702511 PART DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 137053 Shifter 57072 Seat 48373 Gear Case Halves K_t (Includes Key Numbers 4 and 7)
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12QS02-0252-B1 I 1019 LABEL KITI 52511 710_ 307 _...
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12QS02-0252-B1 443_ 970_ 163_ 977 CARBURETOR 633@ z65_ GASKET SET 6330 276_ 278_ 127_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 276_ 8330 276_ 276_ 127_...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12Q802-0252-B1 363_ 592_ 597_ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12QS02-0252-B1 358 ENGINE GASKET 3© 842@ 524 334_ 404 (_ 5O5 _ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697822 691866 Lock-Piston Pin Cylinder Assembly 399269 499423 Pin-Piston Kit-Bushing/Sea_ 299819 499424 Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) Rod-Connecting 493279 691664 Sump-Engine Screw (Connecting Rod)
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12QS02-0252-B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 696565 Shaft-Throttle 691696 Screw (Pawi Friction Plate) 691242 O Pin-F_oat Hinge 95162 Clamp-Hose Starter-Rewind 498978 Jet-Main (Standard) 497680 Screw (Muffler) 497466 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 691340 498260 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft...
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