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Craftsman 917.379441 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
iCROFTSMON°i
6.0 HORSEPOWER
22
REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.379441
•
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

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  • Page 1 Model No. 917.379441 • 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: General Operation

    10-13 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 material or workman- ship.

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    • Be alert and turn machine off if children • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel enter the area. drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you • Before and while walking backwards, leave the equipment, before cleaning look behind and down for small children.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    •,Look &WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and for this symbol to point out related accessories contain lead and important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and SAFETY IS INVOLVED. birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 5: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    Read these instructions and this manual HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is as not to pinch or damage control cables.

  • Page 6: Know Your Lawn Mower

    KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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...
  • Page 7 \ Operatorpr, _nce control bar Drive mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the _'__ ,_.- "X_ control The operation of any lawn eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs.
  • Page 8 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 2. Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line on the dipstick. Pour oil slowly. 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the Do not over fill. frame handle. NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine 2.

  • Page 9: To Start Engine

    TO START ENGINE To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using. NOTE: Dueto protectivecoatingson the • Keep top of engine around starter clear engine,a small amountof smoke may be and clean of grass clippings and chaff. presentduring the initial use of the This will help engine air flow and productand should be considered...

  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    MA,.TENANCESC.EDULE FILL ,.DATES AS YOU COMPLETE /__"_O_S'O _': _,_" _._-_/__¢._:_'¢_ _'_(J_" VlC E DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower O I Clean Under Drive Cover I (Power-Propelled Mowers) Wi Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF 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 OUNCES ;PARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RC12YC BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers...
  • Page 12 ENGINE GRASS CATCHER LUBRICATION The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. Use only high quality detergent oil rated • Check your grass catcher often for with API service classification SF-SJ. damage or deterioration. Through Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade normal use it will wear.

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, which ever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 14 _I,CAUTION: Before performing any 3. Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins. service or adjustments: 4. Turn lower handle over to raise or 1. Release control bar and stop engine. lower handle. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving 5.
  • Page 15 Sears or other qualified service center for Catcher repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR frame _.._._.7//(._ Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate propedy due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjust- ment.

  • Page 16: Engine Oil

    ENGINE OIL ENGINE Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYSTEM with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel 1.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1, Set to "Higher Cut" Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower position. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Set to "Higher Cut" 2. Cutting too much grass. position. 3. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 18 GARANTfA LIMITADA DE DOS AI[IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubriquey aflne segtJn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el...
  • Page 19 IV. SERVICIO • No opere la m_,quina bajo la influencia del alcohol o de las drogas. • Tenga cuidado extra al manejar la gasolina • Nunca opera la maquina cuando la hierba y los demds combustibles. Son inflamables est6 mojada. Aseg0resa siempre de tener y los gases son sxplosivos.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    ,_,DVERTENCIA: B tul0ode escape del motor, de_l m RECA..UCl6N: E l silenciador y otras piezas otor ,egan a ser extremaaamente algunosde sus cons_uyentes y algunos componentesdel vehk;ulo contieneno calientes durante la operaci6n y siguen siendo desprenden productosqu{micosconocidesen el calientes despuds de que el motor haya Estade de Californiacomo causa de _r parade.

  • Page 21: Los Accesorios

    COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instrucciones y el manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: ESTE CORTACESPED VIENE mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o daSar los SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA EN EL MOTOR.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 Barrade control q ue exigela presencia Control de la deloperador impulsi6n segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro La operacibn de cualquier de sus ojos, Io que puede producir dafios graves on _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguddad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opera su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 24 PARA VAClAR EL RECOGEDOR AVISO: PermiUr quel aceite se asiente bien en el motor para ler bien su niveL Para leer el CESPED nivel apropiado, apriete la tapa del relleno del 1. Levante el recogedor de c_sped usando el aceite de motor, remuavala para leer la varilla mango del bastidor.
  • Page 25 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR • Los poros en los recogedores de c6sped de tela pueden Ilenarse con mugre y polvo AVISO: Debido alas capes protectoras del con el uso y los recogedores recaudar&n motor, una cantided pequefia de humo puede menos c6sped.

  • Page 26: Antes De Cada Uso

    Revi_" si hay suje_do_s s_Itos Limpia_nspe_,ionar el _edor c_sped (si viene equipado) Limpiar la segadora IJrnpiar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- rnisk:_n(segadoras con poder propuisor) sadas (se_adoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las corneas y las poleas impul- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchilla AR Tabla de lubdcacibn Umpiar la baterfa/recargar (segadoras con arranque el6ctfico)

  • Page 27: Numero De Serie

    ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO NUMERO DE SERIE: FECHA DE COMPRA: CAPACIDAD Y TIPO DE GASOLINA: 1.6 CUARTOS (REGULAR SIN PLOMO) TIPO DE ACEITE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: 20 ONZAS BUJ[A (ABERTURA: .030") CHAMPION RC12YC TORSION DEL PERNO DE LA CUCHILLA:...
  • Page 28 MOTOR RECOGEDOR DE CESPED LUBRICACION • El recogedor de cdsped puede ser rociado con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta estar seco cuando se vaya a usar. calidad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SF-SJ •...
  • Page 29 SILENClADOR tnspeccione y cambie el silenciador si estd corroido puede producir un peligro de incendio y/o daSo. BUJ|AS Cambie las bujfas al comienzo de cada temporada de siega o despuds de cada 100 horas de operaci6n, Io que suceda primero. El tipo de bujfa y el ajuste de la aberfura aparecen en "ESPECIFICACIONES PRODUCTO"...
  • Page 30 _PRECAUCl6N: Antes de dar calquier Apreite el mango infedor hacia dentro para removedo de las clavijas de montajs. service o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. Gire el mango inferior por encima para levantar o bajar el mango.
  • Page 31 lento, Ilevo su segadora a mas con su centro de servicio Sears 0 con un otro centre de Mango del servicio cualificado. bastidor del CARBURADOR mcogedol Su carburador no es ajustable. Si su motor no estd funcionando en forma adecuada debido a problemas que se sospecha vienen del carburador, neve su segadora a contacto con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro...

  • Page 32: Identificacion De Problemas

    ACEITE DEL MOTOR MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE cdmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que sa "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimiento de formen depositos de coma en partes este manual.) fundamentales del sistema de combustible...
  • Page 33 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS CAUSA CORRECCI(_N PROBLEMA 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de "Code Falta de fuerza 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada m_.s alto." o suelta. 2. Ajuste a la posici6n de "corte 2. AItura de las ruedas dispareja. mds alto." 3. Velocidad del motor lenta. 3.
  • Page 34 SERVICE NOTES...

  • Page 35: Gear Case Assembly

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.379441 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY- PART NUMBER 702511 PART DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Numbers 4 and 7)
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.379441...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.379441 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 166860X479 85O263 Helical Washer 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr. 8 Upper Handle 130861 851084 Hex Head Machine Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr. 8 Engine Zone Control Cable...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.379441 • • •...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NU MBER 917.379441 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 143603 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 145755 Control Cable Assembly 154990 Drive Cover Loeknut #10-24 132010 Hex Flange Nut 751152 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12...
  • Page 40 MODEL NUMBER 11A602-0152-E1 BR!GGS & STRATTON 4-CYCL E ENGINE 5_ ..1022 883_ 1029_ 238_ 1034 _ 619 _' 'h"REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTIOh MANUAL, 914 _j' 383 i 404 (_ 615_ 5os _ 741_ .,9.?7.CARBURETOR GASKET SET , ,22_ ,370 2,6G...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATrON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 11A602-0152-E1 443 _ 443A _ 137_ 127_ _7 jY 287_ 190_ 613A_ 613< _ 11036 LABEL KIT-EMISSION] 356_--_. I 1019 KIT-LABEL I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 11A602-0152-E1 1211 305p ..121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 564_ 78 _" 633 _) 104_::_ 276_) 127_ 1.4 _ _13_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1005 524_ 1095 VALVE GASKET 1022{ 1_'_"_ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692670 CytinderAssembly 691680...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRA'rTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 11A602-O152-E1 t<_'Y PART K_-'Y PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 691219 Cup-Flywheel 499425 Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 692299 Plata-Pawl Fdction 499426 Ring Set-Piston (.010 O.S.) 281505 Pawi-Ratehet 499427 Ring Set-Piston (.020 O.S.) 231082 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 499428 Ring Set-Piston (.030 O.S.)
  • Page 44 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 ® AnyOne, dayornight (1-800-469_0_) (U.S._and Canada) www.sears.conl www, sears.ca For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center.

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