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Craftsman 917.378310 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
ICRIIFTSMAN'I
6.75 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.378310
•
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: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.378310 • 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: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • 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 • Be 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 •...
  • Page 4 _Look forthis symbolto pointout _WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its importantsafety precautions.It means constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to CAUTIONI!! BECOMEALERT!FrYOUR the State of California to cause cancer SAFETY IS INVOLVED. ,A WARNING: In orderto prevent and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    Read these instructions and this manual Operator presence in its entirety before you attempt to control bar assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Upper IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is Liftup shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- Mowing sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for...

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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 The operation TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER of any lawn mower can result in 1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower foreign objects thrown into and place the grass catcher frame the eyes, which can result side hooks onto the door pivot pins. in severe eye damage.
  • Page 8 DRIVE CONTROL _WARNING: Experience indicates that • Self-propelling is controlled alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or 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 control lever forward until it clicks;...
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance the height of cut to reduce pushing section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    ICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) CLean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys RE Poweropropeilad Mowers) CheclVShalpeniReplace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharree Electric IIS'4 S tart Mowers'_ E Check Engine Level ql/!,_ Change Engine Oil...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBP-H DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR O1LTYPE (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 • To check blade balance, drive a nail GEAR CASE 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 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL MUFFLER NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- drain oil, drain fuel tank by running age, engine until fuel tank is empty. SPARK PLUG 1.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    TO ADJUST HANDLE _CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: The handle can be mounted in a high or 1. Release control bar and stop engine. low position, The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for 2.
  • 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

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Upper handle LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Fold forward for period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove stroags...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    OTHER • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain mois- • Do not store gasoline from one tura. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot season to another. breathe which allows condensation to • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOO rING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Starter r opehard I. Engine flywheelbrake is on 1. Depress control bar to topull when controlbar is releasec upper handle before pulling stader rope. 2. Contact a Sears or other 2. Bent engine crankshaft. qualified service center, 3.
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.378310 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 700343 Bushing 57072 Seal 86447...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL N UMBER 917.378310...
  • Page 21 63601 Keps Locknut 1/4-20 Rear Skirt 132001 Ropa Guide 140540 134612 Debhs Shield 85543 Engine Pulley ..Engine-Craftsman - Model No. 143.006700 87677 Hi-PrO Key #505 17600406 Screw. Hx. Serrated. 1/4 x 20 83923 Hex Flange Nut Wheal 170939 Door Spdng RH...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.378310...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.378310 PART PART DESCRIFqlON DESCRIPTION 145755 Control Gable Assembly 154990 DriveCover 751152 Locknut #10-24 132010 Hex Flange Nut 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw I/4-20 x 2,12 137052 Drive Pulley 146527 V -BEY= 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left) 15O495 Spring Retainer 7(__511...
  • Page 24 MODEL NO. 143.006700 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE 110_ 4 417v/_...
  • Page 25 MODEL NO. 143.006700 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 26727 Dowel Pin 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 33734 Breather Element 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" 36557 BreatherAss'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A)
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006700 _m37...
  • Page 27 MODEL NO. 143.006700 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 640271 Carburetor Incl. 184 of Engine Parts Lst 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembl Y 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 "...
  • Page 28 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO, 143.006700 (_" O--2 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spdng 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...
  • Page 29 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006700 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 590739 Rewind Starter 590740 Retainer 590616 Starter Dog 590617 Dog Spring 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590638 Starter Housing Ass y (40 degraegrommet) 590535 Starter Rope(Length 98" x 9[64" dia...
  • 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. Anytime, or night (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 &...

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