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Owner's Manual
JCRAFTSMRN'J
6.0 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.378070
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
EspaRol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rulesand Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visitour Craftsmanwebeite:www.sears.com/craftsrnan
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- Page 1 Owner's Manual JCRAFTSMRN'J 6.0 HORSEPOWER 22" SIDE DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.378070 Safety • • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaRol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rulesand Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visitour Craftsmanwebeite:www.sears.com/craftsrnan...
- Page 2 Warranty service is available by retuming the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
- Page 3 • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel • Keep children out of the trimming area drives, walks, or roads. and under the watchful care of another • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children leave the equipment, before cleaning enter the area.
- Page 4 J&Look for this symbol to point out .4,WARNING: Engineexhaust,some of its important safety precautions. It means constituents, a nd certainvehiclecompo- CAUTIONt!t BECOMEALERTI!! YOUR nents containor emit chemicalsknownto SAFETY IS INVOLVED. the State of CalJfom,_ tocause cancer and birth defectsor otherreproductive WARNING: In order to prevent harm.
- Page 5 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: This lawn mower is IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so 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 These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature suppliedwith the product.
- Page 7 The operationof any lawn NU1 E: Aajuster Js properly positioned mowercan resultin when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped) foreign objects throwninto allow lever to be positioned between the the eyes, whichcan result plate tabs.
- Page 8 DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOLINE • Self-propellingis controlledby holding NOTE: Before filling fuel tank, remove the operator presencecontrolbar down and discard the debris plug that is inside the tank. to the handleand pushingthe drive controllever forward untilit clicks;then • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular releasingthe lever.
- Page 9 MUWINU TiPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under cedain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, tall grass, it may be necessary to raise keep mower housing free of built-up the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
- Page 10 RE O R SERV,CE SERV,CE OATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (ifEquipped) M C,eanLawnMower O Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/ ulfflys E (Power.P r ope_leaPMowers) _ :_ CbecldSharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Sattery/Rechar IElectdc 11/4 Start Mowe_ e Check En_line...
- Page 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUI_ll3ER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. CHAMPIONR J19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBB. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.Record both sedal number and date of purchase in space provided above.
- Page 12 Blade • If lubdcant is required, use only Texaco adapter Starplex Premium 1 Grease, Part No. Crankshaft 750369. Do not substitute. Key_/f keyway ENGINE Lockwasher_,_.,_ LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
- Page 13 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. Container SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run propedy and may CLEANING...
- Page 14 _CAUTION: Beforeperformingany 3. Squeeze lower handle in to remove it service or adjustments: from mounting pins. 1. Release controlbar and stop engine. 4. Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completelystopped.
- Page 15 Immediately preparo your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the FUEL SYSTEM unit will not be used for 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent LAWN MOWER gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel When lawn mower is to be stored for a filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
- Page 16 IMPORTANT: Never cover m ower while CAUTION:Never store the lawn mower engone a ndexhaust areas arestillwarm. with gasolinein the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an openflame or spark.Allow the engine to coolbefore stodngin any enclosure. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION...
- Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION .oss of drive 1. Drive wheels not turning 1. Adjust or replace drive with drive control engaged, control cable. 2. Belt not driving 2. Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken. _rass catcher 1.
- Page 18 ROTARY L AWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.378070 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 700343 Bushing 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 86447 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 137(350 Helical Gear 137(353 Shelter 750436)( Clutch Jaw 57072 Seal 750369 Grease...
- Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.378070...
- Page 20 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Rat. #46) 170346X47g H_mdleBracketAssembly(Left) 8,_e6 Eng_e Puny HandleBracketAssembly(Right) 170345X479 87677 HI-Pro Key #HP 505 RearDeflector 14054O ..Engine - (SeeBreakdown) Craftsman FlexWaailer Head Screw #10-24 x 1/2 750097 Model12HS_ DeltectorBracket 87584X004 63601 Locknut Keps 750149 Discharge Guard 151440 Hubcap...
- Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.378070...
- Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.378070 PARr KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIP11ON 146771 Conb-ol Bar 12O0OO58 E-Ring STD541425 Locknut 1/4-20 150340 Wheel & _re Assernbly 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4 x 2,0 145212 Hex Range Locknut 150182 Hut_ap 145755 Conbol Cable Assembty 146527 V-BeR...
- Page 23 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12HEU2 4-CYCLE ENgiNE TYPE NO. 2640-B1 525!i 524 _p lit REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. i1058 OWNER'S MANUAL ]...
- Page 24 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO, 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B1 _i_ 1._ 677 CARBURETOR GASKET SET _\ 708_ 617\_ 276_...
- Page 25 BRIGGS & STRA'rroN MODEL NO, 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B1 455 (_J_i "-+ + +_,+ ++11 592 _P+ ----7 1211_ 689 _ 1210__ '+_+'<<S" F+ _ j-_1"' J 597 _ I 1o++ EM,_IO.SLAeELJ...
- Page 26 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B1...
- Page 27 BRIGG$ 8=STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO, 2640-1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 493260 Cylinder Aseembly 694468 121Plug-Welch 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 691203 Valve-Threttle 299819 - Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 398187 Float-Carburetor 398188 O Valve-Needle/Seat 691160 Head-Cylinder 693981 I_:_ Gaskal-FIoai Bowl 493279 + Sump-Englne 692249 •...
- Page 28 BRIGGS & STRA'I-FON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 95162 Clamp-Hose 497680 Starter-Rewind 691669 Screw (Air Cleaner Pnmer 691340 Screw(Muffler) Bracket) 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft 495224 Tank-Fuel 691306 CrankoGovemor 493640 Bowl-Float 270344 0:[: SeaI-O Ring (Intake Manifold) 496115 Primer-Carburetor 498261...
- Page 31 Get it fixed, at your home or ourst 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 sMArvtir_, dey o, night (1-800-4694663) 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 &...