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Owner's Manual CRRFTXHRN ° 6.75 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE _' POWER PROPELLEI_ ROTARY LAWN MO_/_i_ Model No. 917.379590 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoflman Estates, IL 60179 Vis_,_ o_ Great, mart websi_:e:www sears,com/craltsman...
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Parts Ordering 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 owner's...
• Check fuel tank before starting engine. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. Mow across the face of Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is slopes, never up and down or you hot.
These acceasories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not sidpped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.
HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO INSTALL A'I-rACHMENTS TO UNFOLD HANDLE Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as discharging: not to pinch or damage control cables. •...
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KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adju§tments. Save,,this manual for future reference. Thesesymbolsram/_0pe_ron yourI_vn mow_ or in literature supplied withthe pmducL Leam_:1 _ there_ing.
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TO ATrACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign • Close the lifttop lid. Lift top lid must be objects thrown into the eyes, dosed while operating lawn mower. which can result in severe eye damage. •...
DRIVE CONTROL. • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular • Self-propelling is controlled by holding unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 the operator presence control bar down octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks;...
MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and the height of cut to reduce pushing effort trash.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.379590 SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.75 GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 27 OZS. SPARK PLUG IGAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR Jt 9LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008...
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IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat • Remove any trash or grass cuttings treated. from inside the dust cover, pinion and/ or drive wheel gear teeth. TO SHARPEN BLADE • Put wheels back in place. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- •...
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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL MUFFLER NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Inspect end replace corroded muffler as it drain oil, drain fuel tank by running could create a fire hazard end/or damage. SPARK PLUG engine until fuel tank is empty. Change your spark plug each year to make •...
• Remove the starter rope guide from the j0_CAUTION: Before performing upper handle. service and adjustments: • Remove hairpin cotters. Release control bar and stop engine. • Disconnect the lower handle from the Make sure the blade and all moving handle brackets.
ENGINE SPEED Sewn Tubular frame 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 the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment.
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Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Upper Operator presence control bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Fold foward LAWNMOWER for storage When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, Fold grease, leaves, etc.
ENGINEOIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the gasoline will cause problems. Maintenance section of this manual). •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Worn, bent or loose blade, Replace blade. -Sghten blade bolt. vibration Contact an authorized Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Depress control bar to Starter rope hard Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released. topull upper handle before purling starter rope.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.379590 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIP_ON DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 137074 Drive Shaft 1-1/4 57079 Hardened Washer 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 131484 Clutch Yoke 137053 Shifter 700343 Bushing 57072 Seal 86447 Plug...
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379590...
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUM,-,==, ..PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION t 50406 Hex Head Thread Roiling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 165451 X479 Upper Handle 161769 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key #14, 15, 51) • 2 158152 Engine Zone Control Cable 851514 BladeAdapter 150425...
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379590...
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379590 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 154990 Drive Cover 145755 ControlCable Assembly 132010 Hex Flange Nut Locknut#10-24 751152 137052 Drive Pulley Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 158755 152018 Wheel AdjusterAssembly (Left) V-Belt 146527 702511 Gear Case Assembly 150495 SpringRetainer...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-C'YCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Valve Spring Box Gasket 27234A 36177 Cylinder Valve Spring Box Cover 32755 (Incr. 2,10,12,20 & 125) Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 30200 27652 Dowel Pin Carburetor Mounting Stud 650925A 36059 Breather Element...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 27'_...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 PART DESCRIPTION 640020A Carburetor (IncL 187B & 239 of Engine Parts List) 632539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 632593 Dust Seal 632541 Throttle Shutter 650506 Throttle Shutter Screw 632773 Venturi 632675A Float Bowl 632544...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 O--2 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 59O600 Washer 59O696 Retainer 59O601 Washer 590697 BrakeSpring 59O698 Starter Dog 590699 DogSpring 59070O Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y, 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 -----14 PART DESCRIPTION 590739 Rewind Starter 590740 Retainer 590616 Starter Dog 590617 Dog Spring 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590638 Starter Housing Ass'y (40degreegrommet) 590535 Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" dia.) 590701...
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For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need:...