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_)wner's Manual
CRRFTSMRN" I
6.75 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No,
917,378320
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
EspaSol
•
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 1 917,378320 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • 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 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 manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
- Page 3 • Ue alert and turn machine off if children Shut the engine (motor) off and wait enter the area. until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher. • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small Mow only in daylight or good artificial children.
- Page 4 _lILook for this symbol to point out AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its important safety precautions. It means constituents, and certain vehicle compo- CAUTIONtrr BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
- Page 5 -lead these instructions and this manual Operator presence n its entirety before you attempt to controlbar _ssemble or operate your new lawn Tiower. Upper handle IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is Liftup ;hipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in _,he e ngine, Yournew lawn mower has been as- Mowing sembled atthe factory withtheexception...
- 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 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 A'n'ACH GRASS CATCHER Theoperation ofanylawn mower can result i n 1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower foreign objects thrown into and place the grass catcher frame side hooks onto the door pivot pins. the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
- Page 8 DRIVE CONTROL AWARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or ,, Self-propelling is controlled by holding using ethanol or methanol) can attract the operator presence control bar down moisture which leads to separation and to the handle and pushing the drive formation of acids during storage.
- Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS _OWINGTIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Under certain conditions, such as very mower housing free of built-up grass and tall grass, it may be necessary to raise trash. See =Cleaning" in Maintenance the height of cut to reduce pushing section of this manual.
- Page 10 .A,N,ENANCESCHE<,0LE DATES REGULAR SERVICE _'_,._._"1_'_ _./_'_ERVICE__ Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (.Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Odve Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive dew Ileys (Power.Propelie_i°_owers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lub ,,lio. Ch,,. Clean Battery/Rechar • IB_t_c sin. i_we_ 1 If4i E Check En_line Oil Level Change Engine Oil...
- Page 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: ,004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION...
- Page 12 GEAR CASE • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one • To keep your drive system working inch of the straight nail exposed. Place properly, the gear case and area center hole of blade over the head of around the drive should be kept clean the nail.
- Page 13 MUFFLER 1"OCHANGE ENGINE OIL inspect and replace corroded muffler as it NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to could create a fire hazard and/or dam- (_rain oil, drain fuel tank by running _ngine until fuel tank is empty. age. SPARK PLUG 1.
- Page 14 TO ADJUST HANDLE _,CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: The handlecan be mountedin a high or low position.The mountingholesin the 1. Release control bar and stop engine. bottomof lowerhandle are offcenter for 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.
- Page 15 rO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ENGINE ENGINE SPEED 1. Put gross catcher frame into grass bag 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 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. controlbar _ ,,_J2,,'_, Upper handle _//_'/ "_" LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Fold forward for _ .,,, /_ period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove...
- Page 17 OTHER • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain mois- • Do not store gasoline from one ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot season to another. breathe which allows condensation to • Replace your gasoline can if your form and will cause your unit to rust.
- Page 18 nNGCHART TROUBLESHOO CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Sta_erropehaN 1. Engineflywheelbmkeison 1. Depress control bar to when controlbar is release( topull upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Contact a Sears or other 2. Bent engine crankshaft. qualified service center. 3. Blade adapter broken. 3.
- Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO.917.378320 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PARTNUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 137074 Ddve Shalt 1-1/4 57079 Hardened Washer 137055X(X)4 Engagement Bracket 131484 Clutch Yoke 137053 Shifter 70G343 Bushing 57072 Seal 86447 Plug 48373 Gear Case Haives Kit...
- Page 20 ROTARY L AWN MOWER MODEL N UMBER 9 17.378320...
- Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.378320 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 166860X479 Upper Hanole 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 175604 EngineZone Control Cable 172835 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key #14, 15, 51 ) 150425 Mulcher Plug 851514 Blade Adapter Wire Tie 66426...
- Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.378320...
- Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.378320 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1436_G Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 145755 Contrbl Cable Assembly 154990 DriveCover 751152 Locknut #10-24 132010 Hex Flange Nut 158755 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 137(To2 Drive Pulley 146527 V-Belt...
- Page 24 MODEL NO. 143.016700 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE 1355 110_ 275-...
- Page 25 MODEL NO. 143.016700 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 29752 NOt & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 26727 Dowel Pin 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" 33734 Breather Element 26756 • Carburetor To Intake Pipe 36557 Breather Ass'y (Incl.
- Page 26 MODEL NO. 143.016700 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE _B37 Ci_ m37...
- Page 27 MODEL NO. 143.016700 CRAFTSMAN 4.-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640271 Carburetor IncL 184 of Engine Parts List) 31615 Throtte Shaft & Lever Assemby 31767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 • Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter...
- Page 28 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.016700 =;__7 0 ;6 Bin5 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (IncL 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y.
- Page 29 MODEL NO, 143,016700 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 590739 Rewind Starter 590740 Retainer 590616 Starlet Dog 590617 DOg Spring 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590638 Starter Housing ASS'y (40 degree grommet) 590535 Stader Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" dia,)
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