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Craftsman 917.379611 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.379611 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 21" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
[CRBFTSMI N'[
6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.379611
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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
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 control systems: Engine Modification (EM), and Three-way
Catalyst (TWC) (If so equipped).
AVISO:
Los motores homologados para cumplir con la reglamentaci6n sobre emisiones de
California y de la Agencia de Protscci6n Ambiental estadounidense (EPA) para equipos
pequefios no cimulantes (SORE) funcionan con gasolina normal sin plomo, e incluyen los
siguientes sistemas de control de emisiones: modificaci6n del motor (EM) y catalizador de triple
acci6n (]WC)
(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 EPA/CARB. To
find the/ire period specification for your engine, please match one of the following letters with the
letter printed on your D.O.M. decal: (C) 125 hours, (B) 250 hours, (A) 500 hours.
La calcomanfa D.O.M. incluye especificaciones sobre la duracibn del motor para el perlodo de
vide t_tU de su motor relacoiooado con emisiones. Este periodo ss relaciona con la duraci6n en
conformided con las emisiones segdn Io certificado por EPNCARB. Para hailer la especificaci6n
del perlodo de vide de su motor, mire cudl de las siguientes letras viene impresa en su
calcomenia D.O.M.: (C) 125 bores, (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 bores.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.ssars.com/craRsman

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  • Page 1 D.O.M.: (C) 125 bores, (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 bores. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.ssars.com/craRsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordering ......Back Cover LIMITED'FWO 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 • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel • Be alert and turn machine off if children 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 children.
  • 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!H BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR components contain or emit chemicals SAFETY IS INVOLVED. known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER 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. shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in 1.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning.
  • Page 7 The operation ofany lawn TO ADJUST cu'n'ING HEIGHT mower can result in foreign Raise wheels for low cut and lower objects thrown into the wheels for high cut, adjust cutting height eyes, which can result in to suit your requirements, Medium severe eye damage.
  • Page 8 _I_WARNING: Experience indicates that TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the using ethanol or methanol) can attract frame handle. moisture which leads to separation and 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings formation of acids during storage.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    MULCHING MOWINGTIPS TO STOP ENGINE IMPORTANT: For best performance, • To stop engine, release operator keep mower housing free of built-up presence control bar. grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the NOTE: In cooler weather it may be Maintenance section of this manast. necessary to repeat priming steps.
  • Page 10 MA'"TENANCESC"EOU'E COMPLETE SERVICE n D ATES _hack for LOOSeFasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Ddve Cover Power*Propelled Mowers) Check ddve belt/pulleys Power-Propelled Mowers_ Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean BattePj/Recha E_ectricStart Mowe_sn_ 11/4 E Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil I,/!,= Clean Aff Filter...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER: DATE O FPURCHASE: q_GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR qbOILTYPE(API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F O L CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: .045") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM4 BLADE BOLTTORQUE: 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 provded above.
  • Page 12 TO SHARPEN BLADE GEAR CASE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- • To keep your drive system working ing blade - but if you do, be sure the propedy, the gear case and area blade is balanced. around the drive should be kept clean Care should be taken to keep the blade and free of trash build-up.
  • Page 13 Collar TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Turn clockwise NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Clip drain oil, drain fuel tank by running remove engine until fuel tank is empty. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    TO ADJUST HANDLE _I,CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: The upper handle may be adjusted to 1. Release control bar and stop engine. four (4) different height positions. 2. Make sure the blade and an moving 1. Loosen both handle knobs only parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 15 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ENGINE 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag ENGINE SPEED 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

    HANDLE Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using You can fold your lawn mower handle for ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture storage. which leads to separation and formation 1. Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower of acids during storage.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 4.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Cutting h eight too Grass catcher low. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Lift on blade worn off. not filling (If so 2. Replace blade. equipped) 3. Catcher not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher. Hard to push 1.
  • Page 19 GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PAPA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aFios, a partir de la fecha de compra, coando asta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segdn las iostruccionas para la operacibn y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueifo, Sears reparard gratis rode defecto en el materLat y la mane de obra.
  • Page 20 • Nunca permlt_ que los nifios operen la • Nunca opere _amao._ina cuar.do tahierba mdquina. est_ mojada. AsegOrese siempre de tener • Tenga un cuidado extra cuando se aosrque buena tracoi6n ensus pies; mantenga el a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad, a los mango tirmemente y carnine;...
  • Page 21 _,ADVERTENCIA: Los homes, terminales y _Busque este simboloque se_ala las precaudo- accesodos rela_,vos de la bateda contienen plemo nes de segpddad de importanda. Quiere deelr- o compuestosde plomo, productosqufrn=cos ;ilATENCI_N!!I IllESTE ALERTO!I! SU SEGURIDAD ESTA COMPROMETIDA, conoodes en elEstadode California como causa de c_u'_cer y defectcs al nacimientou OVOS der_...
  • Page 22 COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instrucoiones 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 pare no pel_izcar o daSar los SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA EN EL MOTOR.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare los ilustraciones con su segadora para familiadzame con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde sste manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simboloe pueden apareser eobre su segadora o en la literatura proporc]onada con el producto, Aprenda y comprenda sus slgniflcados.
  • Page 24 PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que CORTE salten objetos extra5os dentro Levante las ruedas para el code bajo y baje _l]_de sus ojos, Io que puede las ruedas para el corte alto., ajuste la altura _producir daSos graves en _stos.
  • Page 25 PARA VACIAR E LRECOGEDOR AGREGUE GASOLINA CESPED •Llene el estanque de combustible. Use 1. Levante el recogedor de c_sped usando el gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y limpia con el minimo de 87 octanos. (El uso de mango del bastidor. gasolina con plomo aumentard los Remueva e_ recogedor de cSsped, con los depSsitos de 6xido de plomo y carbono y se...
  • Page 26 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR • Mentenga le parte superior del motor, alrededor del arrancador, despejada y sin NOTA: Debido alas capas protectoras del recortes de cesped y paja. Esto ayudard el motor, una cantidad pequehe de humo puede flujo del eke del motor y extenderd su estar presente durante el uso inicial de[ durecien.
  • Page 27 PROGRAMADEMANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAB FECHAS A MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SU SERVICIO REGULAR FECHAS DE SERVICIO Reviser si ha_ suietaderes sueltos LimpiarA nspecelc_tar el recogeder de S _s_(siv_e _elp,_o) IE u._arlas_or_ Li.m_ar debajo de la cuelerta de la _,ans- misl_ (sogadoras con poder propulsor) ssdas (_adoras con FOder i_op_r) Reelsar o/aflladc_...
  • Page 28 ESPECIFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO _0MERODESERIE: --ECHA DECOMPRA: .3APACIDAD YTIPO DEGASOLINA: 1.5 CUARTOS REGULAR SIN PLOMO rlPO DEACEITE(API-SF-SJI: SAE 30 (SOBRE 32 = F); SAE 5W-30 (DEBAJO 32°F) DAPAC[DAD DEACEITE: 20 OZ. DE CAPACIDAD CHAMPION FU19LMA 3UJ{AIABERTURA: .045") 35-40 F_ LBS. rORSI(_NDELPERNO DELACUCHILLA: El num_ro det nodelo y el de serie se encuentran en la calcomania adjunta a la parte trasera de la caja de la segadora, Debe registrar tanto el num6ro de sede come la fecha de compra mantengalos en un lugar seguro para refencia en el futuro.
  • Page 29 CAJA DE ENGRANAJES PARA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA • Para mantener el sistema de impulsibn AVISO: No recomendamos el afilar la cuchilla funcionando en forma adecuada, la caja de - pero si Io haos, asegOrese de que quede engranajes y el drea alrededor de la balanceada.
  • Page 30 Gire en el sentido alas mani[[_ del Collar PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEtTE DEL MOTOR reloj para AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para Abrazadera remover drenar ol aceite, drene el tanque de combus- tible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el tanquo est_ vacio.
  • Page 31 _PRECAUCl6N: Antes de dar calquier PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO servico o _e hater ai_stes: EL mango superk3r quede ser ajus_ado a 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. cuatro (4) distintas posiciones de altura. 1. Afloje ambas periltas del mango solamente 2, AsegOrese que la euchilla y que toclas las bastante para permitJr que el mango partes movibles se hayan detenido...
  • Page 32 del carburador, Ileve su segadora a contacto MOTOR con su centre de servicio Sears o con un otro VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR centro de servicio cualificado para repararla y/ La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en la o ajustada. fdbrica. No trate de aumentar la velocidad del IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule el regulador motor pues se pueden producir lesiones del motor, el qua ha sido ajustado en la f&brica...
  • Page 33 ACErFE DEL MOTOR MOTOR Drene el acaite (con el motor caliente) y S|STEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE cdmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea |MPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que se =MOTOR" en la seccibn de Mantenimiento de formen depbsito6 de goma en partes este manual.) fundamentales de| sistema de combustible teles corno el carburador, el flltro de| combus-...
  • Page 34 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS CORRECCI6N PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de fuerza 1. Cuchilladesgastada,doblada t. Ajuste a la posioibn de "Corte m&s alto," o sueita. 2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. 2. Ajuste ala posici6n de =Corte m_s alto." 3. Velocidad del motor lenta. 3.
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY L AWN MOWER-- MODEL N UMBER 917.379611 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY -- PART NUMBER 175258 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 114-20 x 1-1/4 700343 Bushing 175248X004 Engagement Bracket 86447 PkJg 137053...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY L AWN MOWER-- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.379611...
  • Page 37 Engine Pulley 179061 Owner's Manual (EnglisWSpanish) 87677 Hi-Pro Key #505 -- - Engine, Craftsman, Modst Number Available accessories not iru31uded with lawn mower: t 43.016732 (Bee Breakdewn) 917.33314 Clipping Deflector (Available in Service Dept. onty) 150406 Hex Head Threab Rolling Stew 3/6.16 x 1-1/8...
  • Page 39 917.379611 MOWER- - MODEL NUM BER _nP.r I OlVl/-_l_l r_U I/4,1t ¥ LAWN KI_Y PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DriveCover 145755 Control Cable Assembly 175065 751152 Locknut #10-24 132010 Hex Flange Nut Hex Washer Head Berew 1/4-20 x 2.12 137052 158755 Ddve Pulley...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016732...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016732 PART K]EY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 29752. Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 26727 DoweIPin 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" 33734 Breather Element 26756 • Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 36557 Breather Ass'y.
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016732 <;_a? ?--=7 pART DIESCRIP'RON 64_71 Carburetor (Includes 184 of Engine parts List) 31615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 31767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * DustSealWasher 631183 " Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 65_o06 "...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016732 --11 PART -- = 5907(XZ Recoil Sta,ter 590599A Spring Pin (Includes Key Number 4) DESCRIPTION 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 W&sher '--m_ m_--' 590697 Brake Spring 5907(0 Pulley & ReWind Spring Assembly e--_ 5_99...
  • 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 @ An,/,me, day _-rt_tt (1-800469-4663) (U.SAand Canada WWw._esr_J.com WWW.sa_8,ca Forrepairofcarry-in products like vacuums,lawnequipment, a nd electronics,callfor the nearestSears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 AnyOne, dayorrt_t (U.SAonty) ForU_e replacement parts, accessoriesand owner's manuals...