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Craftsman 917.379540 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.379540 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN +
6.5HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.379540
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espahol
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Repair Parts
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

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  • Page 1 917.379540 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espahol • Repair Parts 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...
  • Page 2 Maintenance 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...

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Checkfuel tank beforestartingengine. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower Do notfill gastank indoors,whenthe towards you. Mow across the face of engineis runningor when the engineis slopes, never up and down or you hot.Allowthe engineto coolfor several might lose your footing. Do not mow minutesbeforefillingthe gas tank.

  • Page 4: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped 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.

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower

    TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be TO UNFOLD HANDLE used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as discharging: not to pinch or damage control cables. •...
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. "l_asesymbolsmsy appearon yourlawn mowerof in literature supplied withthe product. L eamandunderstand theremeaning.
  • Page 7 TO AI"rACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign • Lift the rear door of the lawn mower objects thrown into the eyes, and place the grass catcher frame which can result in severe eye damage. hooks onto the door pivot pins.

  • Page 8: Drive Control

    ADD GASOUNE DRIVE CONTROL • Self-propelling is controlled by holding • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular the operator presence control bar down unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 to the handle and pushing the drive octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. control lever forward until it clicks;...

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and tall grass, it may be necessary to raise trash. See =Cleaning" in Maintenance section the height of cut to reduce pushing effort of this manual.

  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    FILL IN DATES _o"_,._,_ _ q_ _x.-', Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher , (if Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower O Clean Under Drive Cover W i _Power-Propel_edMowers) Check drive belt/pulleys R (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade If s LubricationChart Clean Battery/Rechar_le IElectric Start MowersI 1#/4 E Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (AP_-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG/GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP:...

  • Page 12: Drive Wheels

    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- •...

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    "rum TO CHANGE ENGINE clockwise Collar NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to to remove drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. Clip • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
  • Page 14 _,CAUTION: Before performing TO ADJUST HANDLE service and adjustments: The handle can be mounted in a high or • Release control bar and stop engine. low position. The mounting holes in the • Make sure the blade and all moving bottom of lower handle are off center for parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 15: Engine Speed

    ENGINE SPEED TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag Your engine speed has been factory set. with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Do not attempt to increase engine speed Make sure the frame handle is outside or it may result in personal injury.
  • Page 16 Upper Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar handle storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Fold foward LAWNMOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a pednd for storage of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, "_...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart

    ENGINEO|L • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the gasoline will cause problems. Maintenance section of this manual). •...
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. vibration Contact an authorized Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Starter rope hard Engine flywheel brake is on Depress control bar to when control bar is released, upper handle before to pull pulling starter rope.
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.379540 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 137074 Drive Shaft 1-114 57079 Hardened Washer 137o55xoo4 Engagement Bracket 131484 Clutch Yoke 137053 Shifter 700343 Bushing 57072 Seal 86447...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379540 D-23 31 - . 39...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379540 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170943X479 Handle BracketAssembly (Left) 165452X479 Upper Handle 170942X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) 156577 Engine Zone Control Cable 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 150425 Mulcher Plug 172835 66426 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl.
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379540 "J...
  • Page 24 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379540 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1436_ Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 145755 ContmlCable Assembly DriveCover 154990 751152 Locknut #10-24 132010 Hex Flange Nut 158755 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 137052 Drive Pulley 146527 V-Belt 151521...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510 2292 S_,292 151A 417f_...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36783 * Valve Cover Gasket 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 26727 Dowel Pin 36784 Valve Cover 33734 Breather Element 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 29752 Nut &...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510...
  • Page 28 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143,996510 PART DESCRIPTION 640174 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts Ust) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spdng 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 64OO70 Throttle Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw...
  • Page 29 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510 O--2 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Inc). 4) 590_0 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Bral(e Spring 590698 Starter Dog 5_699 DogSpring 59O70O Pu|le¥ & Rewind Spnng Ass'y. "fl 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree 9rornmet) 5_0535 Starter Rope ( 98"...
  • Page 30 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510 II _7 PART DESCRIPTION 590739 Rewind Starter Retainer 590740 5_K_616 Starter Dog 590617 Dog Spring 5_KJ618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590638 Starter Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" dia.)
  • Page 31 Forrepairof majorbrand appliances in your own home... no maEe" who rnade it, no mat!aE who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME SMAn_ _jo__ (1-8004694663) wli_Riv.Sellrs.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center 1-800-488-1222 _o_j_ _,8imrlt.com...

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