Rotary lawn mower
625 series briggs & stratton engine
power-propelled
22 inch rear discharge (52 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.378590
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SEARS ® /:RB FTZ MODEL NUMBER 917.378590 OWNER'S MANUAL oAssembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service ,,,--t _,,d,_ _.d ,tj d,d d d_,,,.*t d L,w,,,_ • Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment illlllllll IIIIIIIIIIII...
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SAFETY RULES PLUGTO PREVENTACCIDENTAL STARTINGWHEN SETTING UP,TRANSPORTING,ADJUSTING OR MAKING CAUTION: ALWAYSDISCONNECTSPARKPLUGWIREANDPLACEWIREWHEREIT CANNOTCONTACTSPARK REPAIRS IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCECONTROLS TO MINIMIZETHE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATORPRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUM- STANCES.
Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship. If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
LAWN MOWER RIES II I IIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. 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.
HHIHIIII,, I I,IH,,,,,,IHII IHI I IIH,,,,,ll lllHlllHI KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFEr/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 reference.
m,,HIHIIlll IIIllll ATION HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER ENGINE SPEED (See Fig. 3) The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the side ofthe engine. Fast (_Bi)positionisfor startingengine, normal cutting and better grass bagging. _Slow (-_m _) position is for light cuttingltr!mmingand fuel economy.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 6) GASOLINE RLLER CAP ENGINE OIL CAP W/DIPSTICK Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. Be sure mower is level and area around oilfill is clean. Remove engine oil cap w/dipstickand fill to the full line on the dipstick.
CUSTOMER ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES CONTAINER FIG. 8 °F -_° _° _s2L_, _0 o 80 ..10oo BACK PLATE CARTRIDGE...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTM ,i,, ,,,,i,iiii1,,i, iii ,i ,,11,1111,,111 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: &_ elease control bar. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. ¸¸¸¸/::2¸i ¸¸...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 11 Thru 13) SHIPPING POSITION Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for you r MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE ENGINE SPEED TOP NO LOAD Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to SCREW increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow, take IDLE SPEED ADJUSTING your mower to an authorized service center for repair and...
iiiiiii iiii, iiiiiiiii iiiii1,1 STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more. IMPORTANT: IT 1S IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.378590...
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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.378590 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 133088X479 Upper Handle Shoulder Bolt 84921 Locknut STD541425 88017 Wheel & Tire Assembly Zone Control Cable 130861 57143 Wave Washer 128415 Pop Rivet Locknut 3/18-16...
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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.378590...
REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO, 917,378590 DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART 851509 Control Bar 52160 Flat Washer STD541425 Locknut 1/4-20 85179 Retainer Clip 48029 Control Head Kit 77400 Hubcap 750029 Screw #10-24 x 2 702182 Drive Cover Decal...
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REPAIR PARTS 22" CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917,378590 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 86447 Plug 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20x 1-1/4 137050 Helical Gear 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 750436X Clutch Jaw 137053 Shifter...
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MODEL NO. 128802 BRIGGS & STRATrON 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 0519-21...
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MODEL NO. 128802 BRIGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO. 0519-21 4-CYCLE ENGINE 842 <_ -k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 128802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 0519-21 842_ 524 0 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 121 CARBURETOR r rl Ii 33_3 "_ 188A 843 @ 670A...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 128802 TYPE NO. 0519-21 4-CYCLE ENGINE 19721 _332 1016 456 (_...
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MODEL NO. 128802 BRIGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO. 0519-21 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 493737 Slinger, Oil 493260 Cylinder Assembly 272199 * Gasket, Intake Elbow 293708 Bushing, Cylinder 94526 Screw, Hex Head * Seal, Oil 299819 492831 Housing, Rewind Starter...
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MODEL NO. 128802 BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON TYPE NO. 0519-21 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 262660 Spring, Governor 625 281025 Tube, Fuel Intake Lever, Governor - - - *** Washer, Shaft (Sold in Kit Only) 492349 Washer, Thrust 67072...
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start Clean/replace air filter. Dirty air filter. Out offuel. Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel_ Water in fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline_ Spark plug w=re is disconnected.
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I:RRFTZMRN ® OWNER'S 5.5 HORSEPOWER MANUAL 22" SIDE DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number. Each en- gine has its own model number. MODEL NO. The mode! number for your lawn mower witi be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.
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