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6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPE_E_)
ROTARY LAWN
I_WFR
Model No.
917.379690
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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
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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- Page 1 917.379690 • 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 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only whil, this product is in use in the United States.
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Page 3: Operation
• Check fuel tank before starting engine. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the towards you. Mow across the face of engine is running or when the engine is slopes, never up and down or you hot. -
Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance
These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. - Page 5 HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO INSTALL ATTACHM ENTS TO UNFOLD HANDLE Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as discharging: not to pinch or damage control cables. •...
- Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAW; MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the local;ion of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literaturesuppliedwith the product. Learnand understan_ there meaning, CAUTION ENGINE...
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Page 7: To Adjust Cutting Height
The operation of any lawn TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT mower can result in foreign • Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels objects thrown into the eyes, for high cut. which can result in severe eye damage. • Adjust cutting height to suit your require- Always wear safety glasses or eye shields ments. -
Page 8: To Empty Grasscatcher
TO EMPTY GRASSCATCHER BEFORE STARTING ENGINE • Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. • Remove grass catcher with clippings • Be sure mower is level and area around oil from under lawn mower handle. -
Page 9: To Start Engine
Engine oil cap • Pores in cloth grass catchers can Gasoline become filled with dirt and dust with filler cap use and catchers will collect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using. •... -
Page 10: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Chock for Loose Fasteners r-i/' Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (ff Equippedt Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I_ 3 Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge /Electric Start Mowers /... -
Page 11: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 320F) OIL CAPACITY: 2O OZS. CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG (GAP:..030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION... - Page 12 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat • Remove any trash or grass cuttings treated. from inside the dust cover, pinion and/ or drive wheel gear teeth. TO SHARPEN BLADE • Put wheels back in place. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- •...
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Page 13: Air Filter
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Back NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. •... -
Page 14: Rear Deflector
_CAUTION: Before performing TOADJUSTHANDLE service and adjustments: The handle can be mounted in a high or • Release control bar and stop engine. low position. The mounting holes in the • Make sure the blade and all moving bottom of lower handle are off center for parts have completely stopped. -
Page 15: To Assemble Grass Catcher
ENGINE SPEED TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag Your engine speed has been factory set. with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Do not attempt to increase engine speed Make sure the frame handle is outside or it may result in personal injury. -
Page 16: Engine Fuel System
Upper Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar / handle storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Fold foward LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period for storage of time, clean itthoroughly, remove all dirt, Fold... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart
ENGINE OIL ° Replace your gasoline can if your can Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the gasoline will cause problems. Maintenance section of this manual). •... - Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Wom, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. _ghten vibration blade bolt. Bent engine crankshaft. Contact an authorized service center. Starter rope hard Engine flywheel brake is on Depress control bar to when control bar is released. to pull upper handle before pulling starter rope.
- Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.379690 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 137074 Drive Shaft t-1/4 57079 HardenedWasher 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 131484 Clutch Yoke 137053 Shifter 700343 Bushing 57072 Seal 86447 Plug 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit...
- Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379690...
- Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379690 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 851514 165452X479 Blade Adapter Upper Handle 141114 Blade 22" 130861 EngineZone Control Cable 851074 Hardened Washer 150425 Mulcher Plug 850263 Helical Washer 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr. 8 66426 WireTie 851084 Hex Head Machine Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr.
- Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODE L NUMBER 917.379690 --_37...
- Page 24 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODE L NUMBER 917.379690 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 143603 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 145755 Control Cable Assembly 1.54990 Drive Co,2er 751152 Locknut #10-24 132010 Hex Flange Nut 158755 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 137052 Drive Pulley 146527...
- Page 25 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBEI 4°CYCLE ENGINE 120602-0138-E1 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL, I 227 I ,o,] 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 24 _ 43 ,_ 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL 15_ 2o_...
- Page 26 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 4-CYCLE ENGINE 120602-0138-E1 365_ 163 _ 137 _ 276Q 127_ 188_ 122(_ 287_ 190 _' 3001 61,3 '_' j .,,_4 121 CARBURETOR 883 _ 842_ 634 _ 104_ ,27 134 163 977 CARBURETOR GASKET...
- Page 27 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 4-CYCLE ENGINE 120602-0138-E1 1211 I 1036 LABEL KIT-EMISSION 358 GASKET SET 1005 122 _./.../...
- Page 28 MODEL NUMBER BRIGGS & STRATTON 120602-0138-E1 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION • Carburetor Overhaul Kit 692670 Cylinder Assembly 692703 #•e+ Carburetor Spacer Bushing/Seal 692799 399269 Carburetor (Magneto Side) 694202 • Welch Plug 299819 "_ Oil Seal (Magneto Side) 694468 Throttle Valve 499619 EngineSump...
- Page 29 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBE! 4-CYCLE ENGINE 120602-0138-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Spark Plug Wrench 19374 493880 SparkPlugTerminal 690272 498592 -#+ Valve Seal Washer (Governor Crank) Screw (Air Cleaner 94872 691893 -#+ Exhaust Gasket Cover) 691108 Screw (Rocker Cover) Screw (Air Cleaner Primer 94118 262640 Brake Spring...
- Page 30 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 31 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-HOME sM Anytime, day or night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for...