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Craftsman 917.379431 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
JCRIIFTSMIIN° J
6.0 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.379431
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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 website:www.sears,com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Model No. 917.379431 • 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: Power Mower

    Parts Ordering ......Back Cover LIMITED "I'WO 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

    • 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, leave the equipment, before cleaning look behind and down for small the mower or unclogging the chute.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    &WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and •,Look for this symbol to point out related accessories contain lead and important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!t YOUR lead compounds, chemicals known to the SAFETY IS INVOLVED. State of California to cause cancer and 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 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.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR 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 _nce control bar Drive control mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the 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 DRIVE or performing any adjustments or repairs.

  • Page 8: To Empty Grass Catcher

    2. Remove engine oil cap and fill to the TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 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: Due to protective coatings on the • Keep top of engine around starter clear engine, a small amount of smoke may be and clean of grass clippings and chaff.

  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    .A,NTENANCESC.EDOLE REGULARSERVICE f__'_'_'7 SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive beWpulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectdc Start MowersI E Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil VPl.2 Inspect Muffler...

  • 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 SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RC12YC BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. •...

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    GRASS CATCHER ENGINE 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 of 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 _kCAUTION: Before performing any Squeeze lower handle in to remove it service or adjustments: from mounting pins. 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 4. Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 15 Sears or other qualified service center for Catcher repair and adjustment. frame CARBURETOR handle Your carburetor is not adjustable, If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or...
  • Page 16 ENGINE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" 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 Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1, Set to "Higher Cut" position. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. Setto "Higher Cut" position. 3. Clean/replace air filter. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 18 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Pot dos (2) afios, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine seg0n las instrucciones para la operacibn y el mantenimiento en el manual del duefio, Sears reparara gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 IV. SERVIClO • No opera la mdquina 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. Aseg_rase siempra de tener y los gases son oxplosivos.
  • Page 20 _.DVERTENClA: [] tubo de escape del motor, de_lmRECAUCl6N:El silenciador y otras piezas algunos de sus con_ntes y algunos otor Ilegan a ser extremademente componentesdel vehfculo contienen o calientes durante la operaci6n y siguen siendo desprenden productos qufmicosconocidos en el calientes despu6s de que el motor haya Estade de Californiacomo causa de cdncer y parado.

  • Page 21: Los Accesorios

    Lea estas instrucciones y el manual COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA 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 dahar los SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA EN EL MOTOR.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IO Y I_AS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiadzarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual pare referencia en el futuro. Estos sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.

  • Page 23: Velocidad Del Motor

    Barra de control que exige la presencia del operador La operaci6n de cualquier Control de la irrv sagadora puede hacar que salten objetos extraSos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir da_os graves en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o proteccibn para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 24 PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR AVISO: Permitir quel aceite se asiente bien en CESPED el motor para ler bien su nivel. Para leer el nivel apropiado, apriete la tapa del relleno del Levante el recogedor de c_sped usando el aceite de motor, remuevala para leer la varilla mango del bastidor.
  • Page 25 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR • Los poros en los recogedores de c6sped AVISO: Debido alas capas protectoras del de tela pueden Ilenarse con mugre y polvo motor, una cantidad pequeSa de humo puede con el uso y los recogedores recaudardn estar presente durante el uso inicial del menos cdsped.
  • Page 26 P ROGRAMADE MANTENIMIENTO _./_'/_/_.o_J Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos Limpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de c_sped (si viene equipad°)Limpiar la segadora t#/_ i_ _ umpiar debajo de la cub_erta do la trans- misi_ (segadoras con poder propulsor) sadas IseQadoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas impel- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchilla Tabla de lubricaci6n...

  • Page 27: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES 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 BUJiA (ABERTURA: .030") CHAMPION RC12YC TORSION DEL PERNO DE LA CUCHILLA:...
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE CESPED MOTOR • El recogedor de c6sped puede set rociado LUBRICACI6N 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 Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador siesta corro|do puede producir un peligro de incendio y/o daSo. BUJ|AS Cambie las bujfas ai comienzo de cada temporada de siega o despu_s de cada 100 horas de operaci6n, Io que suceda primero. El tipo de bujia y el ajuste de la abertura aparecen en "ESPECIFICACIONES PRODUCTO"...
  • Page 30 _kPRECAUCl6N: Antes de dar calquier Apreite el mango inferior hacia dentro para removerio de las clavijas de montaje. servico 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, Ileve su segadora a mas con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de Mango del servicio cualificado. bastidor del CARBURADOR recogedor Su carburador no es ajustable. Si su motor no esta funcionando en forma adecuada debido a problemas que se sospecha vienen del carburador, Ileve su segadora a contacto con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y SlSTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE cdmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea IMPORTANTE" Es importante evitar que se =MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimiento de formen depositos de coma en partes este manual,) fundamentales del sistema de combustible...
  • Page 33 IDENTIFICACI(_N DE PROBLEMAS CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de fuerza 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de =Code o suelta. md.s alto." 2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. 2. Ajuste a la posici6n de "Code m_.s alto." 3. Velocidad del motor lenta. 3.

  • Page 34: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.379431 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY- PART NUMBER 702511 PART DESCRIPTION 1749<3416 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) 77881...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NU MBER 917.379431 r.._ "13...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917,379431 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 166860X479 141114 Blade 22" Upper Handle 851074 HardenedWasher 13O861 Engine Zone Control Cable 850263 Helical Washer 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr. 8 150425 MulcherPlug 851084 Hex Head Machine Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr. 8...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.379431 12 13...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.379431 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 145755 Control Cable Assembly 154990 Drive Cover 751152 Locknut #10-24 132010 Hex Flange Nut 158755 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 137052 Drive Pulley 146527...
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 11A602-0152-E1 9931 619 _' 1034 _ • 11 026 'A"REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TOINSTALL SEE REPAIR 914_P' 383 t INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 404 @ 615_...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 11A602-0152-E1 425_ 443 _ 127_ 276 G 202_ _ 190 _ 670 @ _/60 613A_._ 334_ i 851_ _:_" ' _ 1036 LABEL KIT-EMISSION 356 _ _:-_ 11019 K,T-LABEL I 1058OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRA'R'ON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 11A602-0152-E1 925_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 564_ 633 _ 104_::_ 127_ 1_4 _ 122___ 1370 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1005 1895 VALVE GASKET KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692670 Cylinder Assembly 691680 Plug-Oil Drain 692676 Crankshaft 299819...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 11A602-0152-E1 KEY PART PAFrF DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 499425 Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 691219 Cup-Flywheel 499426 692299 Ptate-Pawl Fdction Ring Set-Piston (.010 O.S.) 499427 281505 PawI-Ratchet Ring Set-Piston (.020 O.S.) 499428 Ring Set-Piston (.030 O.S.) 231082 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 691866 Lock-Piston Pin...
  • Page 44 1-800-4-MY-HOME_ day or night (1-_o-4sg4s63) (u.s._ andCanada) For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Pads and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anytkne,dayor right (U.S.A.only) WWw.sears.corn For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself, call Sears PartsDirectSM! 1-800-366-PART 6 a.m.- 11 p,m., 7daysaweek...

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