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Craftsman 917.379440 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
6.0 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.379440
•
Safety
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Assembly
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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
web stte:www.sea rs.c om/craflsma n

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  • Page 1 • 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 web stte:www.sea rs.c om/craflsma n...

  • 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 • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel 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 the mower or unclogging the chute.
  • Page 4 _,WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its _Look for this symbol to point out constituents, and certain vehicle important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause SAFETY IS INVOLVED. cancer and birth defects or other CAUTION: In order to prevent...
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual control bar in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn Upper handle mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is Lift up shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Mowing Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled...

  • Page 6: Operation

    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 supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 Wlate lad The operation of any lawn mower can result in Lower Wheels for High Cutt-_L_,_ _L_'A_ foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye Le_ver shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs.
  • Page 8 ADD GASOLINE DRIVE CONTROL NOTE: Before filling fuel tank, remove • Self.prepelling is controlled by holding end discard the debris plug that is inside the operator presence control bar down the tank. to the handle and pushing the drive • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular control Jever forward until it clicks;...

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    | U "_I U_ I=NUlN I" MULL;MINI_ IVIUWINL_ I I1"_ IMPORTANT: For best performance, • To stop engine, release operator keep mower housing free of built-up presence control bar. NOTE: In cooler weather it may be grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in necessary to repeat priming steps.
  • Page 10 ..,.TEN..CESC"0OULE P,LLNDATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) CleanLawn Mower CleanUnder Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys Power-Propelled Mowers) ti_3 Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication C hart Battery/Rechar e Clean I/Electric S tart Moweir_ ICheck Engine Oil Level Iv#1.2 Change Engine Oil G Clean Air...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER _ATEOF 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. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RC12YC BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
  • Page 12 GEAR CASE • To check blade balance, drive a nail 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 Back TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Cover tabs NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug end place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    TO ADJUST HANDLE .ACAUTION: 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 2. Make sure the blade and all moving bottom of lower handle are off center for parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 15 r..l_l Lll i_1 i:: _)I:;IVII::II.I:; !,.lrl/_)_ _,/4, I _,ru:;rl ENGINE SPEED 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag 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 ENGINE 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 When lawn mower is to be stored for a fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while CAUTION;Never store the lawn mower engone and exhaust areas are still warm. with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Loss of drive 1. Drive wheels not turning 1. Adjust or replace drive control cable. with drive control engaged. 2. Belt not driving 2. Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken. Grass catcher 1.
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NO. 917,379440 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 700343 Bushing 137055XCO4 Engagement Bracket 86447 137053 Shifter 137050 HelicaIGear 57072 Seal 750436)( Clutch Jaw 750369 Grease 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key NOS.
  • Page 20 ROTARY L AWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 9 17.379440 16 _12...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379440 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 851514 Blade Adapter 166860X479 UpperHandle 141114 Blade 22" 130861 Engine Zone Control Cable 851074 HardenedWasher 150425 Mulcher Plug 66426 Wire Tie 850263 Helical Washer 3/8o24 x 1-3/8 Gr. 8 951084 Hex Head Machine Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr.
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917.379440 15 41...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379440 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 701037 Selector Knob 145755 Control Cable Assembly 143603 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 751152 Locknut #10-24 154990 Ddve Cover Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 158755 132010 Hex Flange Nut 146527 V-Ben 137052...
  • Page 24 MODEL NO, 11A602 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO, 0152-E1 883, 5841 684 _ 1: L "\ L, _ 993_ 830 _i,:' 4r REQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL.SEE REPAIR 383_ INSTRUCTIONMANUAL. 102311022 616 _, 27_" 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1221 ii I 137_, -)! 2 76' 6 33 '...
  • Page 25 MODEL NO. 11A602 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 0152-E1 _3-_J,i, ;_].j_ _. lO4' 1221 163 .,:_/. ,_, _ 137 i ..4431_ 443/_ _' 127_ ! 95 _' __ 12_.Jj", 61_ _ 163_:J: ! 1036 LABEL KIT-EMISSION I 1019 KIT-LABEL [ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 26 MODEL NO. 11A602 BRIGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO. 0152-E1 4-CYCLE ENGINE 1211 305_ 121o i2___ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 564 _! I' / > 276 ;_, 127"' , 134_!i! 153 122i,,' 51S_ _, _' ,_ 930 _ .._..9 _ 137 _ ..
  • Page 27 MODEL NO. 11A602 BRIGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO. 0152-E1 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Key-Timing 692670 Cylinder Assembly 690979 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 695882 Plate-Cylinder Head 499619 692667 oO:_+Gasket-Air Cleaner Sump-Engine Line-Fuel (Cut to Required 695276 Head-Cylinder 691059 Length) 695166 °+ Gasket-Cylinder...
  • Page 28 IVIUUP..LNU. 11ASU2 BRIGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO. 0152-E1 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 691306 Crank-Governor 691108 Screw (Cylinder Head Plate) 692310 Switch-Stop 691321 O:_SeaI-Throtfle Shaft 66538 Boot-Sparkplug 692294 Spacer-Fuel Tank 690345 Screw (Breather Passage Cover) 691855 Spring-Friction 690959 Pin-Locating 691836 Gear-Timing 691648 Screw (Brake) 694544...
  • Page 32 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 sMA°ytime, 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 the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...