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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.379120
• Español, p. 18
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
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- Page 1 Power-Propelled 22" Side Discharge Model No. 917.379120 • Español, p. 18 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Warranty service is available by re turn ing the Craftsman power mower to the near est Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This war ran ty ap plies only while this product is used in the United States. - Page 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to slip in struc tions on the machine and in the and fall accidents which can result in manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly severe injury.
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Page 4: Product Specifications
Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone – phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product is from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation. -
Page 5: Assembly / Pre-Operation
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOW ER its entirety before you attempt to assemble TO UNFOLD HANDLE or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage con trol cables. -
Page 6: Operation
OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OP ER AT ING 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. - Page 7 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT The operation of any lawn Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels mower can result in foreign for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit objects thrown into the your requirements. Me di um position is eyes, which can result in best for most lawns.
- Page 8 Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh- ness. CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open fl ame. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- nol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and for ma tion of acids during...
- Page 9 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher keep mower housing free of built-up blade attachments on your mower. Such grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the attachments are hazardous, will damage Maintenance section of this manual. your mower and could void your warranty.
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Page 10: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication... - Page 11 LAWN MOWER 2. Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade Always observe safety rules when per- with the raised lugs on the adapter. form ing any main te nance. 3. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (oppo- site sharp edge) is up toward engine.
- Page 12 GEAR CASE 3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. • To keep your drive system working Rock lawn mower back and forth to re- properly, the gear case and area around move any oil trapped inside of engine.
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Page 13: Service And Adjustments
Filter Filter CLEANING Cover IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep Tabs mower housing free of built-grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. •... - Page 14 TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT Mowing Mowing position position 1. Install new belt on engine pulley. 2. Reinstall debris shield and blade. 3. Return mower to upright po si tion. 4. Install new belt on gearcase pulley. 5. Reinstall drive cover. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt Hairpin Handle...
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Page 15: Storage
STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for SQUEEZE storage at the end of the season or if the TO FOLD unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Lower handle LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. -
Page 16: Trou Ble Shoot Ing
OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while to another. engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • Replace your gasoline can if your can CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your with gaso line in the tank in side a build ing gasoline will cause problems. - Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
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