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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRN°J
6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.379610
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espa_ol
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Repair Parts
NOTE: Engines which are cedffied to comply with California
and U.S. EPA emission regulations
for SORE (Smatl 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 homologados para cumplir con la reglamentaci6n sobre emisiones de
California
y de la Agencia de Protecci6n Ambiental estadounidense (EPA) para equipos
pequefios no cimulantes (SORE) funcionan
con gasolina normal sin plomo, e incluyen los
siguientes sistemas de control de emisiones: modificaci6n del motor (EM) y catalizador de triple
acci6n (TWC) (en caso de tenet/o).
The D.O.M. decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of
your engine. This period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPNCARB.
To
find theiifa period specification
for your engine, please match one of the following letters with the
letter printed on your D.O.M. decal: (C) 125 hours, (B) 250 hours, (A) 500 hours.
La calcomanfa
D.O.M. incluya especiflcaciones sobre la duraci6n del motor para el perfodo de
vida util de su motor relaccionado con emisiones, Este periodo se relaciona con la duraci6n en
conformidad
con las emisiones seg0n Io cerUficado por EPNCARB.
Para hallar la especificaci6n
del perfodo de vida de su motor, mire cudl de las siguientes letras viene impresa en su
calcomanfa D.O.M.: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 horas.
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.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 operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.corn/craftsman...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship. -
Page 3: Operation
• Keep children out of the trimming area • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel and under the watchfut care of another drives, walks, or roads. responsible adult. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you • Be alert and turn machine off if children I_ave the equipment, before cleaning enter the area. - Page 4 • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and [_se extra caution when servicing them. • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. 4$Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions: it means CAUTION!!!
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Page 5: Assembly
Read these instructions and this manual HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is as not to pinch or damage control cables. shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in 1. - 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.
- Page 7 Theoperation ofanylawn TO CONVERT MOWER mower can result i n Yourlawn mower was shipped ready to be . S,_"rf 0L_SU foreign objects thrown into used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging : the eyes, which can result REAR BAGGING in severe eye damage.
- Page 8 DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular • _elf-propelling is controlled by holding unleaded gasoline with a minimum of the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gaso- control lever forward until it clicks;...
- Page 9 TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWINGTIPS • To stop engine, release operator IMPORTANT: For best performance, presence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up NOTE: In cooler weather it may be grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section of this manual. necessary to repeat priming steps.
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Page 10: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE ;ERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower ¥1 Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/ ulleys (Power-Propelle_Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade t,/ 3 Lubrication Chart Clean SatteP//Rechar fElectdc Start Mowerrl... -
Page 11: Maintenance
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE O FPURCHASE 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: .045") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ t 9LM4 BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing•... - Page 12 TO SHARPEN BLADE GEAR CASE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- • To keep your drive system working ing'blade - but if you do, be sure the propedy, the gear case and area blade is balanced. around the drive should be kept clean Care should be taken to keep the blade and free of trash build-up.
- Page 13 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Turn Collar clockwise NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to to remove ' drain oil, drain fuel tank by running 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.
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Page 14: Service And Adjustments
TO ADJUST HANDLE _,CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: The upper handle may be adjusted to Release control bar and stop engine. four (4) different height positions. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving 1. Loosen both handle knobs only parts have completely stopped, enough to allow the upper handle to... -
Page 15: Storage
ENGINE suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified ENGINE SPEED service center for repair and/or adjust- Your engine speed has been factory set. ment. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the believe that the engine is running too fast... - Page 16 ENGINE ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYSTEM with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" IMPORTANT: it is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel 1.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Does not start Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. Fill fuel tank. Oyt of fuel. Stale fuel. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Water in fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline. Spark plug wire is disconnected. - Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.379610 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 175258 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 700343 Bushing 175,?.48X(X)4 Engagement Bracket 8_147 Plug 137053 Shifter 137050 Helical Gear 57072 Seal 750436X Clutch Jaw 750_69 Grease 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes...
- Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379610...
- Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379616 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175391)(479 Uppe/Han_e 175053X004 Selector Spdng 175245X479 Lower Handle 63124 Nut 5/16-18 169780 ControlBar 175575X004 Axle Arm Assemsiy LR 156577 Engine Zone ControICai_e 177321 Hubcap 171407 Handle Bolt 165912 Bolt Han_e Knob 136376...
- Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379610 KL=Y pART K_-Y PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175065 Drive Cover 145755 Control Cable Assembly 751152 Locknut #10-24 132010 Hex Flange Nut 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12 133'052 Drive Pulley 175436 V-Belt 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left) 150495 Spring Retainer...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.016/'14 275. 309A 311A ,...
- Page 24 MODEL NO. 143.016714 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-29 26727 Dowel Pin 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" 33734 Breather Element 26756 * Cart). To intake Pipe Gasket 36557 Bmatber Ass'y.
- Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.016714 _m_7 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640271 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 31615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 31767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 •...
- Page 26 MODEL NO. 143.016714 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE 13 / PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Stader 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 690696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y.
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