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Craftsman 917.379810 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 21" multi-cut power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRN'I
6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917,379810
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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 _
systems: Engine Modification (EM), and Three-way
Catalyst (TWC) (If so equipped).
AVlSO: Los motores homologados para cumplir coo la rnglamentaci6n sobre emisiones de
Califomla y de la Agancla de Proteccibn Ambiantal estadounidanse (EPA) pars equipos
peque_os no circulantss (SORE) funcionan con gasoline normal sin plomo, e incluyan los
siguientes sistemss de control de emisiones: medificaci6n del mot_" (EM) y catalizador de triple
acck_n (TWC) (en caso de tenerlo).
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/ife period specification for your engine, please match one of the following letters with the
letter pdnted on your D.O.M. decal: (C) 125 hours, (B) 250 hours, (A) 500 hours.
La celcomanla D.O.M. inc_uye especilicaciones sobre la dumc_n del motor pars el periodo de
vida dtil de su molor relaccionado con emisionss. Este perfodo se relaciona con la duracidn en
conformidad son las emisiones segOn Io corth_cadopor EPA/CARB. Para hallar la especificacion
del perlodo de vida de su motor, mire cudl de las sigulantss lelrss vlene impresa en su
cstsomanla D.O.M.: (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, I L 60179
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  • Page 1 D.O.M.: (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, I L 60179 Visit our Craftsman websife: www.sears.com/craflsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordedng ......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 matarial or workman- ship.
  • Page 3 • III. CHILDREN Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is cot alert to the presence of children. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you Children are o1_enattracted to the leave the equipment, before cleaning machine and the mowing activity.
  • Page 4 • Grass catcher components are subject _,WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its to wear, damage, and deterioration, constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to which could expose moving parts or the State of California to cause cancer allow objects to be thrown.
  • Page 5 Read these instructionsand this manual 3. Remove any packing material from around control bar. in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn Your handles may be adjusted for your mower. mowing comfort. Refer to Service and IMPORTANT: This lawn mower Is Adjustments section of this manuel.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNERS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the ilustratanswith yourlawn mowerto familarize youms_withthe Ioc_ian ofvadous (x_nlrdsand a_ustmants. Save thismanusl for futurereference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literaturesuppled with the product. Learn and understand _ meaning.
  • Page 7 The operation ofanylawn TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM mower canresult inforeign • With engine running, select ground objects thrown into the speed by moving drive speed control eyes, which can result in lever to desired position. severe eye damage. • To start forward motion, pull ddve Always wear safety glasses or eye control bar hack against handle.

  • Page 8: Operation

    SIDE DISCHARGING Grass • Mulcher plug must be installed into rear catcher discharge opening of mower. • Open mulcher door and install dis- charge deflector under guard as shown. • Mower is now ready for discharging operation. • To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector must be removed and discharge guard must be Catcher frame hook...
  • Page 9 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN ADD GASOLINE CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoitne with a minimum of FOR MULCHING - 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. 1. Rear mulcher plug installed. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be 2.
  • Page 10 TO START ENGINE MULCHING MOWINGTIPS • NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, k eep engine, a small amount of smoke may be mower hoasingfree of belt.up grassand trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance present dudng the initial use of the saclJonof INs manual.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE CheCk for LoOse FaSteners Clean4nspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) I,,/ Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelted Mowers) Check ddve beW Ileys IPower.Propell_owersi Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade t#/3 Lubrication C_lad Clean Battety/Recha IEleCtric Start...

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    3RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ;ERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: SASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS (UNLEADED REGULAR) DILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F )IL CAPACITY: 20 OUNCES SPARK PLUG (GAP: .045") CHAMPION RJ19LM4 BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. , The model and sedal numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.
  • Page 13 TO SHARPEN BLADE 5. There are arrows embossed on both NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening sides of the pinion gear. With the blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is arrow at the top of the pinion, the balanced.

  • Page 14: Product Specifications

    Collar TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Turn :lockwise NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to remove drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wlra where it cannot come in contact wkh spark plug.

  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ACAUTION: Before performingany service or adjustments: 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag 1. Release control bar and stop engine. with dgid part of beg on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle Is outside 2.

  • Page 16: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a 3-Positico period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove handle all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    CIPHER • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain moisture. • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to • Replace your gasoline can if your can form and will cause your unit to rust.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excesslve Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade, Tighten vlbratlon blade bolt. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Starter rope 1. Engine flywheel brake 1. Depress control bar to hardto pull is on when control bar upper handle before...
  • Page 19 Ordan de Partes ......Contratapa GAP, A NTJAUMITADA DE DOS AltOS PAPALA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dua (2) a_os, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsmanse mantenga, lubrk:pe y afmeseg_n las instrucdanespars la operacidny al mante_imiantoan al manual del duefio, Sesrs mparard graifstodo ctzfecto es al materialy la rnanode obra.
  • Page 20 • No opere lambquina baje l ainfluencia • Nunca permita ClUelos ni_es operen la alcohol odelas drogas. mdquina. • Tenga un cuidado extra cuando se aserque • Nunca opere la rnaquina cuando la hierba est6 mojada. Aseg0rese siempre de tener a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad, a los buena traccibn en sus pies;...
  • Page 21 _s.DVERTENCIA: El tubo de escape del _Busque este slmbolo clue sef_ala las motor, algunos de sus constituyentes y prerecauciones d e seguddad de importancia. Quiere decir - iIIATENCI(_N!!IIIIESTE algunos componentes del vehfculo contienen ALERTO!!! SU SEGURIDAD ESTA o desprenden productos qulmicos co_ocidcs COMPROMETIDA.
  • Page 22 3. Rernueva el matedal de empaque de Lea estas instrucciones y el manual alrededor de la barm de control. completamente antes de tratar de montar u oparar su segadora nueva. Sus mangos pueden ajustarse para que le acomode al segar. Refi6rase a la secci6n de IMPORTANTE: Este co_acesped viene SIN ServicJo y Ajustes en este manual.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y I.AS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora pare farniliadzarse con la ubicaci_ de los diversos controles y aJustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la llteratura proporclonada A3"rlENCK_NO MOTOR...
  • Page 24 EL IMPULSION operacibn de cualquier • [P' _ ]segadora puede hacer que salten • La velocidad de recorrido purde ser Jobjetos extra_os denVo de sus selecclonada moviando la palanca de _ojos, lo que puede producir conteol de la impulsibn ala posict6n _dal_os graves en 6stos.
  • Page 25 SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA Ranurzs de la Puerta Mango del LATERAL bast[dot del • La tap_n acolchadora debe set instalada recogedor de adentro de la abertura de la descarga trasera. • Abra la protecci6n contra ]a descarga y instale el desviad_ de contra la descarga debajo de la protecci6n como se mues_'a.
  • Page 26 PASOS SIMPLES D ERECORDAR AGREGUE GASOLINA • CUANDO CONVIERTASU • Llese el estanque de combustible. Use SEGADORA gasolloa regular, sin plomo, nueva y limpia con el m{nimo de 87 octanos. (El uso de PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO gasolina con plomo aumentant los dep_itos de d.xidode plomo y carbono y se reducird 1.
  • Page 27 PARA HACER A RRANCAR EL CONSEJOS PAPA SEGAR Y MOTOR ACOLCHAR IMPORTAN31E: Pare obtoner el mejor readimiento NOTA: Debide alas capas protectoras del mantenga la caja de la segadma sin acurnubcbn motor, una cantidad paque_a de humo puede de odspad y basura.\_a "LIMPIF_ZA" e n la secd6n estar presente duranto el oso iniclal del de Mantenimentode este _.
  • Page 28 La gatantla de esla segadom no culxe los a!llctios que hart eslado sujetosal _ o a la negligenda del q_rador. Pala recibirtodo el valor de la garantia, el operadortiene que maniener la segadora segOn las instnicdones descritas en este manual Puntal de Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen que hacer en resorte dsl...
  • Page 29 ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO N_JMERO DE SERIE: FECHA DE COMPRA: CAPACIDAD Y TIPO DE GASOLINA: 1.5 CUARTOS (REGULAR SIN PLOMO) TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) API-SF-SJ) SAE 5W-30 (debaio 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: 20 oz. BUJIA(ABERTURA: .045"): CHAMPION RJ19LM4 TORSI(_N DEL PERNO DE LA CUCHILLA: 35-40 FT.
  • Page 30 5. En los dos lados de los pihones se haman • PARA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA unas flechas. Si la fiecha estd en la parte AVISO: No recomondamos el afllar la ctmhilla - superior del piton, dsta teine pue apuntar pero silo hace, asegdrese de que quede hacia la partre anterior de la segadera.
  • Page 31 QIm en elsentldoa msmanillasdel P/_RA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE re_ pare MOTOR Abrazadera mmo_r AVISO: Anles de incliner _asegadorapare drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- tible haclando correr el motor haste qua el tanque est& vacio. 1. DesCOnecteel alambre de la bujfa y pbngato de modo clue no pt_eda emrar en contaoto con dsta, 2.
  • Page 32 PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL _IPRECAUCI_N: Antes de dar calquier RECOGEDOR DE C_SPED sew}co o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la bana de control y pare el motor. • Ponga el bastider deJ recogedor de c_sped 2. Aseg0rese que la cuchilla y que todas las en la bolsa del c6sped con la parte rlgida de partes movibles se hayan detenide la bolsa en la parte inferior.
  • Page 33 prepare su segadara para almacenandentoaJ'final d e cada _da o si la unidad no se va a usar per 30 d_aso n'_ts. mango SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora po¢cierto pedodo de _lpo, I|mplela cuidadosarnente, remuevatoda la mugre,la grasa, las hojas, etc. Sopode de Gudrdelaen un _ra_altrnplay seca, ajuste...
  • Page 34 • ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Sies podble, g uarde suunidad enunrednto cenadoy cObrela p _,'apmlegeda coma el Drene el acelte (con el motorcaliente)y c_nbielo pelvo yla rnugre. con aceHede motor lin_ (Yea "/VK)TOFr' e n la • CUbra su ur_ad con unlorroprotector secck_ de Mantenimento este manual.) adecuado queno ratenga la humeded.
  • Page 35 IDENTIFICACII_N DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Mal cor_- Cu_hilla desgastada, doblada Cambie la cuchilia. Apdete el dlsparejo o suelta, pemo de la oJchiUa. 2. AJtum de las ruedas dispareja. 2. Ajuste todas las nJedas a la misma altura. Acumulacibn de c_sped, l.impie la parte infedor de la hojas o basura debajo caja de la...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY L AWN MOWER - -MODEL N UMBER 917.379810...
  • Page 37 CRAFTS MAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.379810 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 167163 Handle, Upper DIx Comf. (Includes Grip) Engine, CraKa_an Medel Num bet 161105X479 Handle, Lowe_ 143.016724 (BOe Breakdown) 175788 Boil, Cont. Wire Db( Coral. BIk 17g015 Grass CaIaber Bog 132001 Guide, Rope, Side...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.379810...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.379810 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 178_16 DdvePawl Spped Control 170011 175786 Bail Control Ddve 166450 Pinion, Drive RH 54583 Soew 52160 Washer 179049 DriveCable 12000058 E-Ring 7/16 161537 Cover Drive 88080 Cover. Dust Wheel 750634 Screw Thdrol I0-25 x .50...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016724 .-_370A 262,4 _285 110_ "104 185j- 370C 81"_"...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016724 I_-Y PART P/wn" NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIP11ON 37465 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 C/tinder(Includes Key#2 and20) 178 29752 Dowel P in 15_ 6201 26727 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" BmatharElement 184 26756 33734 •...
  • Page 42 MODEL NUMBER 143.016724 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCI.E ENGINE PART DESCRIPlION 640271 CarbumtDr (Ind. 184 o_ Engine Pads List) 31615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 31767 _t_sr_ _ 631184 * DustSeatWasher 631183 * DustSeal('lhrottle) 64(3070 Throttle Sl_riter 65_06 " ShutterScrew 631807 Fu_l Fifting 6510P.5...
  • Page 43 MODEL NUMBER 143,016724 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE I_EY PAqT 5g07G2 ReCOilStarter 59GSggA Spdng Pin (Indudes Key No, 4) 590600 Washer OESCRIPTION 590696 Retainer 590601 Wash_" S_'ler 7--1_ _--7 590697 Bmke Spdng 5906_ Dog Spring 6"--_ [_--6 590700 59070G Pulley & Re_nd Spr;ng Assembly...
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