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Craftsman 917.379500 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.379500 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAN+I
6.75 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.379500
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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EspaSol
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Repair Parts
NOTE: Engines which are certified to comply with Califomia and U.S. EPA emission regulatines
for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment). are certified to operate on regular unleadedgasoline,
and include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), and Three-way
Catalyst (TWC) (If so equipped).
AVISO: Los motores hcmologados pera cumplir con la reglamentaci6n sobre emisiones de
California y de la Agencia de Protecci6n Ambiental estadounidenee (EPA) para equipos
pequefios no circulantes (SORE) funcionan con gasolina normal sin plomo, e induyen los
siguientes sistemas de control de emisienes: mediflcack'xl del motor (EM) y catalizador de triple
accibn (TWC) (en caso de tener_).
The D.O.M. decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life peded of
_our engine. This period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPNCARB. To
nd the life peded specillcation for your engine, please match one of the following letters with the
letter pdnted on your D.O.M. decal: (C) 125 hours, (B) 250 hours, (A) 500 hours.
La calcomanla D.O.M. incluye especificaciones sobre la duracibn del motor para el periodo de
vide Otil de su mok_r relaccionade con emisiones. Este periode se relaciona con la duraolde en
conformidad con las emisiones segun Io certiflcado por EPNCARB. Para hallar la especfficacibn
del periode de vida de su motor, mire cu_l de las alguientes letras viene impresa en su
calcomanla D.O.M.: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 horas.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.corn/craftsman

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  • Page 1 D.O.M.: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 horas. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.corn/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordedng ......Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubdcated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in matedal or workman- ship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Stop theblade(s) when crossing gravel • Be aled and turn machine off if children ddves, walks, orroads. enter the area. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you • Before and while walking backwards, leave the equipment, before cleaning lock behind and down for small children.
  • Page 4 A,Look for this symbol to point out _IWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its important safety precautions. It means constituents, and certain vehicle CAUTIONltl BECOMEALERTtl! YOUR components contain or emit chemicals SAFETY IS INVOLVED. known to the State of Califomia to cause cancer and birth defects or other A CAUTION: In order to prevent reproductive harm.
  • Page 5 Reed t hese instructions andthis manual Operator initsentirety before y ou attempt to conb'ol bar assemble oroperate yournew lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your now lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts lef_ unassembled for shipping purposes.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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, Learn and understand their meaning.
  • Page 7 The operation ofanylawn TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT mower conresult in foreign Raise wheels for low cut and lower objects thrown into the wheels for high cut, adjust cutting height eyes, which can result in to suit your requirements, Medium severe eye damage. position is best for most lawns.
  • Page 8 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER J_WARNING: Experience indicates that Lift up on grass catcher using the alcohol blended fuels (called gasehol or frame handle. using ethanol or methanol) can attract 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings moisture which leads to separation and from under lawn mower handle.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • To stop engine, release operator keep mower housing free of built-up presence control bar. grass and trash. See =CLEANING" in the NOTE: In cooler weather it may be Maintenance section of this manual. necessary to repeat pdming steps.
  • Page 10 F' L '" REGULAR SERVICE 44f_ _(j/_(_#'_,_-_"_@ _" SERVICE DATES Check for Lo_e Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) I k/ clean Lawn Mower {Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Ddve Cover Check ddve belt/ ulleys (Power-P ropelle_J_Mowe r s) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I,/} LubdcaUon Chad Clean Battely/Rechar E...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE O F PURCHASE 3ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR :)ILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: ,045") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM4 BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. .
  • Page 12 GEAR CASE TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- • To keep your ddve system working ing blade - but if you do, be sure the propedy, the gear case and area blade Is balanced. around the ddve should be kept clea Care should be taken to keep the blade and frea of trash build-up.
  • Page 13 Collar TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Turn clockwise NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running emove engine until fuel tank is empty. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    TO ADJUST HANDLE _CAUTION: Before performingany service or adjustments: The handle can be mounted in a high or Release control bar and stop engine. low position. The mounting holes in the 2. Make sure the blade and all moving bottom of lower handle are off canter for parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 15 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ENGINE 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag ENGINE SPEED with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Your engine speed has been factory set. Make sure the frame handle is outside Do not attempt to increase engine speed of the bag top.

  • Page 16: Storage

    HANDLE 1. Drain the fuel tank. 2. Start the engine and let it run until the You can fold your lawn mower handle for fuel lines and carburetor are empty. storage. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner 1. Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the products in the fuel tank or permanent lower handle dears the handle...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORREC_ON Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. 4. Water In fuel. 4.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher 1. Cutting height toolow. 1. Raise c utting h eight. notfllllng (ifso 2. Liftonblade worn off. 2. Replace blade. equipped) Catcher not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher. Hard to push 1. Grass is too high or wheel 1.
  • Page 19 ROTARY L AWN MOWER-- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.379500 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY- -PART NUMBER 7 02511 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 700343 Bushing 137_5X004 Engagement Bracket 86447 PlUg 137053 Shifter 137050 Helical Gear Sea_ 750436X Clutch Jaw 57072...
  • Page 20 ROTARY L AWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.379500 • 39...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.379500 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 166860X479 Upp_ Haedle 173570X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) 164322 Engine Zone Control Cable 150406 Hex Heed Thread Rolling Screw 3/8.1g x 1.118 150425 Mulcher Plug 172835 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key #14. t5, 51 & 52) 66426 WireTm 851514...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUM BER 917.379500 r" _-_ _'_4 r' _+, ". '--37...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.379500 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145755 Control CableAssembly 154990 DdveCover 751152 Locknut #1024 132010 Hex Flange Nut 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 114-20 x 2.12 137052 Drive Pulley 146527 V-Belt 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembty (Left) 150495 Spring Retainer 7{)2511...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 37ow _285...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder (Ind. 2 & 20) 36783 * Valve Cover Gasket 26727 Dowel Pin 36784 Valve Cover 33734 Breather Element 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Inol. 6 & 12A) 29752 Nut &...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640271 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 31615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 31767 ThrotBe Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590699A Spdng Pin (Ind. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spdng 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590703 Starter Housing Assembly...
  • Page 28 For rep_r ofmajor brand appliances In your own home... no matterwho made it,no matter whosold Forrepairofcarryon products likevacuums,lavmequipment, a nd electronics, callfor the nearestSears Partsand Repair Center. 1-800..488-1222 Any, ires, d ay o_ rigN(U.S.A orgy) W1NW.Se611LCOm For the replacement p arts,accessories and ownersmanuals thatyou needto do-R-yourself, callSeam PartsDirect_! 1-800-366-PART 6am.-...