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Craftsman 917.379680 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.379680 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
JCRRFTSMRN'I
6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No
917.379680
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Safety
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Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espa_ol
•
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: wwwsears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.379680 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • 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: wwwsears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance Parts Ordering Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER Fortwo yearsfrom date of purchase,when this CraftsmanLawn Mower is maintained, lubricated,and tunedup according to the operatingand maintenanceinstructions in the owner'smanual,Sears will repairfree of charge any defectin materialor workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Checkfue!tank before startingengine. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower Do notfillgas tankindoom,when the towards you. Mow across the face of engineis runningor when the engine is slopes, never up end down or you hot.Allowthe engineto.coolfor saveml might lose your footing. Do not mow minutesbeforefilling the gas tank.
  • Page 4 These accessorieswere availablewhen this lawn mower was produced. They am not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retailout_ts and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repairparts for you, when you provide file model number of yourlawn mower.
  • Page 5 TO INSTALLAI"rACHMENTS HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER Yourlawnmower was shipped readyto be TO UNFOLD HANDLE usedas a mulchar. T oconvert t obeggingor IMPORTANT: Unfoldhandles carefullyso as discharging: not to pinch or damage control cables. • Open reardoorand removemulchar p lug. •...
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourselfwith the locationof variousoontrolsand adiustmonls. Save thismanual for future reference. symbols m ayappear o nyourlewnmower o r InIlta'akmSUlpfll_ withtheproduct. _ thmmean(n_ CAUTION ENGINE...
  • Page 7 TO ADJUST Ct.rl'nNG HEIGHT The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign • Raise wheels for lowsut and lower wheels objects thrown into the eyes, for highcut. which can result in severe eye damage. • Adjustcuttingheightto suit your require. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields merits.
  • Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER • Lift up on grass catcher using the frame Your lawn mower is shippedwithoutoil in the handle. engine. • Remove grass catcher with clippings • Be sure mower is level and area around oil from under lawn mower handle.
  • Page 9 • Pores in cloth grass catchers can Engine oil cap Gasoline become filled with dirt and dust with filler cap use and catchers will collect less g_ To prevent this, regularly hose catchd off with water and let dry before usinc. •...
  • Page 10 .A,NTE.A.CESC.EOULE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) M Clean Lawn Mower O Clean Under D rive Cover IPower-Propetled Mowers) Check drive beW Ileys RE (Powe r *Prepelk_:_Mowers) If $ Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Batte_y/Rechar IElectric Stad Mowen E Check Engine Level...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications 1T

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG IGAP: .030" I CHAMPION RC12YC VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - ,008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION...
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt i sgrade 8 heat • Remove any trash or grass cuttings treated. from inside the dust cover, pinion and/ TO SHARPEN BLADE or drive wheel gear teeth. • Put wheels back in place. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- •...
  • Page 13 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Back NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug, •...

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    TOADJUSTHANDLE /LCAUTION: Before performingany service and adjustments', The handle can be mounted in a high or • Release controlbar 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 completelystopped.
  • Page 15 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ENGINE SPEED • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag Your engine speed has been factory set. with rigid part of beg 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: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presencecontrolbar Upper storage at the end of the season or if the unit /_;_handle will notbe used for 30 days or more. Fold toward ,;;, _;_ LAWN MOWER for storage _.,/ .;,/" When lawn mower is to be storedfor a period of time, dean if thoreughly, removeall dirt, .

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    ENGINEOIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with startsto rust. Rust and/or did in your clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the gasolinewill cause problems. Maintenance section of thismanual). • If possible,storeyour unitindeom and CYLINDER cover itto give protactioofrom dust and dirt.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Worn, bentor loose blade. 1. Replaceblade. T ighten vibral_n blade bolt. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contactan authorized service center. Starter ropehard 1. Engine flywheelbrakeis on Depre,_sconbol bar to whencontrol b ar isreleased, topull upper handle before pullingstarter rope.
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.379660 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 137074 Ddve Shaft 1-1/4 57079 Hardened Washer 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 131484 Clutch yoke 137053 Shifter 700_43 Bushing 57072 Seal 86447...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL N UMBER 9 17.379680...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379680 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165452X479 851514 Upper Handle B|ade Adapter 130661 141114 Blade 22" Engine Zone Control Cabla 150425 851074 Hardened Washer Mulcher Plug 66426 Wire T6e Helical Washer 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr. 8 136376 Hanule Knob 851084...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379680...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379680 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 143603 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 145755 ControICable Assembly 154990 DhveCover 751152 Locknut #10-24 1_010 Hex Flange Nut 158755 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 Drive Pulley 146527 V-Se_ 151521...
  • Page 24 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 120602-0138-E1 4-CYCLE ENGINE 1022 1029_ lo34 _k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL, SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL, 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT...
  • Page 25 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 4-CYCLE ENGINE 120602-0138-E1 121 CARBURETOR 634 _ 104_:_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET ©...
  • Page 26 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 4-CYCLE ENGINE 120602-O138-E1 592 ® 58 459 _1_ 609 €-_ 1036 LABEL KIT-EMISSION 358 GASKET SET 332_ o_o_ o _1o_ 1005 363_23...
  • Page 27 MODEL NUMBER BRIGGS & STRATTON 120602-0138-E1 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART pART DESCRIPTION DESCRIP11ON 692670 Cyftnder Assembly 69270_ e Carburetor Overhatd Kit 399269 Bushing/Seal Kit 692799 _re4P+ Carburetor Spacer (Magneto Side) 6942(_ Carburetor 299819 Oil Seal (Magneto Side) 694468 e WelchPlug 499619 EngineSump 691203 Tlvotfte Valve...
  • Page 28 MODEL NUMBER BRIGGS & STRATTON 120602-0138-E1 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART _IP'nON DESCRIPTION 19374 6perk Plug Wrench 493880 Sberk Plug Terminal 69G272 Washer (Governor Crank) 469592 _-+ Valve Seal 94872 Serew(AIrCleaner 691893 or+ Exhaust Gasket Cover) 691108 Screw (Rocker Cover) 94118 Screw (Air Cleaner Pdmer 262640 BrakeSpdng...
  • Page 29 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 30 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOM E s. Anyti_. d ay o,.ight (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...