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ICRRFTSMRW I
6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.379600
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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 California and U.S. EPA emission regulations
for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline,
and include the following emission control systems: Engine Modiflcatton (EM), and Three-way
Catalyst ('rwc)
(If so equipped).
AVISO:
Los motores homologados para cumplir can la reglamentacibn sobre emisiones de
California y de la Agencia de Proteccidn Ambiental estadounidense (EPA) para equipos
pequefios no circulantes (SORE) funcionan con gasolina normal sin plomo, e incluyen los
siguientes sistemas de control de emisiones: modificacibn del motor (EM) y catalizador de triple
accibn (TWC) (en case de tener/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 the life 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 calcamania D.O.M incluye especificaciones sobre la duracibn de_ motor para el periodo de
vida dtil de su motor relaccionado con emisiones. Este periodo sa relaciona con la duracibn an
conformidad con las emisiones seg_n Io certiflcado por EPNCARB. Para hailer la especificaei6n
del periodo de vida de su motor, mire cud1de las siguientes letras viene impresa en su
calcomanla D.OM.: (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
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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.379600
- Page 1 D.OM.: (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.comlcraftsman...
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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 in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship. -
Page 3: Operation
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing grovel • Be alert and turn machine off if children drives, walks, or roads. enter the area. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small leave the equipment, before cleaning children. - Page 4 AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its ALook for this symbol to point out constituents, and certain vehicle important safety precautions. It means components contain or emit chemicals CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR known to the State of California to cause SAFETY IS INVOLVED. cancer and birth defects or other A CAUTION: In order to prevent reproductive 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: 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 IocatLon 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 ofanylawn TO CONVERT MOWER mower canresult in Your lawn mower was shippedreadyto be foreign o bjects thrown i nto usedas a mulcher. To convertto bagging: the eyes, which can result REAR BAGGING in severe eye damage. • Liftreardoo_of the lawnmower and place Always wear safety glasses or eye the grass catcherframe hooks ontothe shields while operating your lawn mower...
- Page 8 DRIVE CONTROL _WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or • Self-prapelling 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 control lever forward until it clicks;...
- Page 9 MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS • Under certain c onditions, such asvery IMPORTANT: For best performance, tail g rass, itmay benecessary toraise keep mower housing free of built-up theheight ofcuttoreduce p ushing grass and trash. See =Cleaning" in effort and tokeep Maintenance section of this manual. from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass •...
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Page 10: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,,,,,,,__°_.._J AS YOU COMPLETE f_a_O_l_\/iel:: nA--_ Check for Loose Fasteners Ctaan/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) M Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/peileys Power-Propelled Mowers) II/' :lean Under Drive Cover Check/Sharpen/Replace Btade V ° 3 LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge Electric Start Mowers ! 11/4 Check Engine Oil Level... -
Page 11: Maintenance
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER 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: .045") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM4 BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. •... - Page 12 Bladeadapter ENGINE kOr;n ' ha't LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated Lockwasher (r[_<__ with API service classification SF-SJ, Select the oil's SAE viscositygrade according to your expected operating temperature. washer Trailing edge adapter GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in •...
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Page 13: Service And Adjustments
SPARK PLUG AIRFILTER Change your spark plug each year to Your engine will not run properly and may make your engine start easier and run be damaged by using a dirty air filter. better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch. Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty CLEANING... -
Page 14: Storage
TO ADJUST HANDLE Catcher The upper handle may be adjusted to f_me four (4) different height positions. 1. Loosen both handle knobs only enough to allow the upper handle to pivot to the desired adjustment position. 2. Tighten both handle knobs securely. Frame opening ENGINE... - Page 15 • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner • When setting up your handle from the products in the fuel tank or permanent storage position, the lower handle will damage may occur. automatically lock into the mowing • Use fresh fuel next season. position.
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE 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 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height. notfilling(ifso 2. Lift on blade worn off. 2. Replace blade. equipped) 3. Catcher not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher. Hard to push 1. Grass is too high or wheel 1.
- Page 18 ROTARY L AWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.379600 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 175258 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-114 700343 Bushing 175248X004 Engagement Bracket 86447 Plug 137053 Shifter 137050 Helical Gear 57072 SeaJ 750436X Clutch Jaw 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes 750369...
- Page 19 ROTARY L AWN MOWER-- MODEL N UMBER917.379600...
- Page 20 Hinge Screw 1/4-20 x 1-114 Available accessories not included with lawn mower: 85543 Engine Pulley 87677 Hi-Pro Key #505 D/98 33314 CJippingDeflector Engide-Craftsman-Model No. 143.016714 ..71 33623 Gas Can 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Srew 316-16 x %118 71 33500 Fuel Stabilzer...
- Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.379600 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIP'nON Ddve Cover 145755 Control Cable Assembly 175065 Locknut #10-24 132010 Hex Flange Nut 751152 Dnve Pulley Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.t2 137052 158755 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left) 175436 V-Belt 151521 Gear Case Assembly...
- Page 23 MODEL NO. 143.016714 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE -390 .285 262_ 103_ "305 "306...
- Page 24 MODEL NO. 143.016714 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART 1KEY PART DESCRIP]ION DESCRIP_ON Screw. 114-28 x 7/8" 37465 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 6201 26727 Dowel Pin 26756 • Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 33734 Breather Element 37466 Intake Pipe 36557 Governor Link Breather Ass'y.
- Page 25 MODEL NO. 143.016714 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE 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 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Stader 590599A Spnng Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Sp_ng 590698 Starter Dog 7-=f =f-' 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590703...
- Page 27 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME SMAoytim_, day o_._ht (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 &...