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Craftsman 917.379380 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.379380 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 22" rear drscharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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5.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DRSCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.379380
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Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
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EspaSol
o
Repair
Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Webstte: www sears.corn/craftsman

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  • Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.379380 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance EspaSol 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 Webstte: www sears.corn/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Seal's wil! 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,...
  • Page 3 • unecK [uet _anK _e[ore stanmg engine. ° f'_ever cut grass L_ypumng me mower Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the towards you. Mow across the face of engine is running or when the engine is slopes, never up and down or you hot,.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers° Most Sears stores can also order repair pads for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 Tt,./UFI L,J_VVI_t 1 I..I !1'_1',,.-;1 I i'_1..i... P_ i S #'_L_! IIVII,;I'_I I ',.,i1 nUVV |U_)_ I UP lVlv_./vvr'r'_ TO UNFOLD HANDLE Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulchel; To convelt to bagging or IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as discharging: not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR 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 adiustments Save this manual for future reference, These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or tn literature supplied with _hepreducto Learn and understand there meaning+ CAUTION ENG+NE...

  • Page 7: Engine Zone Control

    mower result in foreign • Lift the rear door of the lawn mower objects thrown into the eyes, and place the grass catcher frame which can result in severe eye damage. hooks onto the door pivot pins. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields .
  • Page 8 DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOLINE ,, Self-propelling is controlled by holding ,, Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular time operator presence control bar down unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 to the handle and pushing time drive octane, Do not rnix oil with gasoline. control lever forward until it clicks;...
  • Page 9 IVIUVVII_tU IIt'_ IVlULt.,,nlt_l_ IVlUVViI'_,,._ I Ir',,._ • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, keep tall grass, it may be necessary, to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and the height of cut to reduce pushing effort trash_ See "Cleaning"...

  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    _.,/ • Ll_,JZ, MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _'__o_/'_-_ " O_ O_ ,£.g O_: AS YOU COMPLETE _:Jt%_ FILL IN DATES ..REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES : v "........,:,_ Check (or Loose Fasteners 'Cleanlh}specl GraSs'ca.icher (If Equipped) ...... v' ......iVii Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Covet' :Check drive bettfputleys...
  • Page 11 ,_.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.-IP F--.,lli'i FIVillltl I IVltl._l l'l'lli#lTVl.1 SERfALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR :OIL TYPE (API-SF!SG!SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F ) ....OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030',) VALVE CLEARANCE:...
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT: Blade bott is grade 8 heat o Remove any trash or grass cuttings treated., from inside the dust cover, pinion and/ or drive wheel gear teeth. TO SHARPEN BLADE ° Put wheels back in place. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpem •...

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    counter _ Collar NOTE: Before tipping fawn mower to clockwise drain oil, drain fuel tank by running remove engine until fuel tank is empty° Clip ,, Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
  • Page 14 _CAUTtON' Before performing TO ADJUST HANDLE service and adjustments: The handle can be mounted in a high or • Release control bar and stop engine. tow position. Tile mounting holes in the • Make sure the blade and all moving bottom of lower handle are off center for...
  • Page 15 r i_i%._I i i'_I . r- v',3r F__..., _r::_ I,,./ o Put grass catcher frarne into grass bag Your engine speed has been factory with rigid part of bag on.the bottom. Do not attempt to increase engine speed Make sure tile frame handle is outside or it may result in personal...
  • Page 16 Upper Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar handle storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Fold foward LAWN MOWER for storage When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, Fold grease, leaves, etc+ Store in a clean, dry area.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart

    Drain oil (with engirle warm) and replace with starts to rust, Rust and!or dirt in your clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the gasoline will cause problerns Maintenance section of this manual). If possible, store your unit indools and CYLINDER cover it to give protection from dust and dilt_ •...
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Worn, bent or loose btade_ Replace blade, lighten vibration blade bolt, Contact an authorized Bent engine crankshaft° service center,, Starter rope hard Engine flywheel brake is on Depress control bar to to pull when control bar is released, upper handle before pulling starter rope, 2,, Contact an authorized...
  • Page 19 GARAN'TiA LIMITADA DE DOS A_OS PARA LA SEGADORAA MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compm, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubdque y aline segun las instrdcciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueRo, Sears reparar,_gratis rode defecto en el material y la mane de ebra.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    * Revise el estanque de combustible antes de abajo pues puede pelder el equilibrio. No l)acer arrancar el motor.. No llene el siegue pendientes demasiado empinadas. estanque de gasolina en recintos cerrados, Tenga cuidado cuando opete la segadora en ni cuando el motor est_ funoionando o terreno disparejo o cuando cambie de cuando est&...
  • Page 21 Estos accesorios estaban dfsponibbs cuando se produjo la segador& No son facilitados junto al cortacesped. Tambi6n est_,n disponibles en la mayor[a de 1astiendas de Sears yen los centms de servicio. La mayofia de las tiendas Sears tambi,_n pueden mandar a pedir partes de repuesto para usted, siles proporclona et n0mero def mode!o de su segador&...

  • Page 22: Los Accesorios

    PARA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOS El mango de la segadora puede ajustarse segtJn le acomode para segaro Refierase a Su segadora rue enviada lista para usarse como "AJUSTE DEL MANGO" en ta Secci6n de una acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para converiirla Servtcio y Aiustes de este manual de modo que pueda ensacar o descargar: o Abra _apuetta trasera y remueva }a tapon...
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURtDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA Compare las itustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los d.!ve[s0s_cont['ole s y ajustes. Guarde este ma_?u.a t pata referencia en el futurd, Estos sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segaclora oen la iiteratura propo'rcionada c0n el producto.
  • Page 24 Orejas de ta La operaci6n de cuatquier segadora Para un corte alto, baje Ins puede hacer que satten objetos pin, ruedas extral_ios dentro de sus ojos, 1o que puede producir daSos graves en estos+ Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o proteccl6n para los ojos mient_'as opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o Mango...
  • Page 25 CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION AGREGUE GASOLINA • Uene el estanque de combustible. Use - La autoimpulsi6n se controla al sujetar la barra gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y limpia con de control que exige ]a presencia dei operador el mlnimo de 87 octanes. No mezcle el aceite ltada abajo en et mango y al empujar la pa/anca con la gasolina, Para asegurar que la gasolina de control de la impulsi6n hacia adeJantebasra...

  • Page 26: Consejos Para Segar

    necesafio repetir l os pasos delcebadoEn tMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimefnto climesm_scalurosos e l cebardemasiado mantenga la caja de la segador a sin acumlaclon puedeproducir e l ahogo y et motor no va a de cesped y basura Vea "LtMPIEZA" en seccion arrancar.
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA 13EMANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS A MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SU SERVICtO REGULAR FECHAS DESERVICIO Reviser sl hay s ujetadore5 sueitos Ltmplar_nspeccloaat' el tecogedor c6sped (sfvtene equipedo) Llmptar ta _egadora Limptar debaje de )a cublerta de le trans_ mist6n (segadoras con poder propuJsor) Reviser las correas y las poloas Impul- s_adas (segadoras _ con_...
  • Page 28 NUMERO DE SER1E FECHA DE COMPRA CAPACtDAD Y TIPO to5 Cuartos DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) 32:F)_ IApI-SF!SG) SAE 5W,_30 (debajo ..CAPACIDAD DE ACEfTE: 20 oz. de capacidad BU#iA CHAMPION RJI9LM oJI9LM (ABERTURA: .030") 'A,DMiSi0N:...
  • Page 29 PARA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA • Si se necesi!a lubricante, use solamente Grasa Texaco Starplex Premium t, Parte No 750369. AVtSO: No recomendamos el afilar fa cuchilla .- No use substitutos_ pero si to hace, asegurese de que quede RUEDAS DE IMPULSI6N balanceada, Revise las ruedas de impulsi6n delanteras cada Se tiene que tener cuidado de manteneda...
  • Page 30 _.=.u e_ u_ uu_Hfuu I-_AI-IA L;AIVI_Ik_H LLAUh.:I I h_ ULL IVIUI U,_I contrado t Alas AVISO: Antes de inclinar lasegadora para manillas del reloj pare drenarelaoeite, d rene eltanque de combustible l_aclendo c orrer el motor haste apretarla remover que eltanqueest@vaoio_ °...
  • Page 31 ,_PRECAUCI6N: Antes dedarcualquler PARAAJUSTAR EL MANGO sercicio o de hacerajustes: . Suelte labarra Et mango puede set montado a una posiciSn de controt y pare el motor atta o baja, Los agujeros de montaje en el . Aseg[3rese que la cuchilta y que todas las mango inferior estan fuera del centro para pattes movibles se hayan detenido levantar y bajar el mango...
  • Page 32 l"/_l"i/-_ IVil../l_t !/'_i"l t" /_I,,/_I1_.,II't ! /'_l"li _1.. RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED VELOClDAD DEL MOTOR • Ponga el basttdor del recogedor de c6sped La velocidad det motor ha side ajustada en la en ta bolsa del c_sped con la parte dgida de f_Sbrica No trate de aumel_tar la velocidad del la bolsa en ta parle inferior.

  • Page 33: Sistema De Combustible

    lnmediatam'ente prepare su segadora para el Barra de control que exige ta almacenamiento a! {inalde cada temporada e si la presencta del operadorx. unidad no se vaa usar pot 30 dins o m_s, SEGADORA Mangos,,p ,to,..//// ,? Z!; /_," %:',% "-'//// Cuando se vaa guardar la segadoi'a per cierto...
  • Page 34 +',,.'_t-,,,, _I I I_ l,J_l.,. IVI_+,.t' I t,.J'n cetTadoy c0brala para protegeda contra el Drene et aceite (con el motor caliente) y cambielo polvo y la mugre, con aceite de motor limpio+(',,lea"MOTOR" en la Cubra su unidad con un forro protector secci6n de Mantenirnento de este manuaL) adecuado qua no retenga la humedad.
  • Page 35 IDENTIFICAC!ON DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECClON Mal corte- Cuchilta desgastada, doblada Cambie la cuchitla, Apriete et o sueita, disparejo perno de la cuchilla. Altura de ]as ruedas dispareja Ajuste todas fas ruedas a la misma altura, Limpte la parte inferior de la Acumulacl6n de c6sped, caJa de fa hojas o basura debajo...
  • Page 37 ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917,379380 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 7025!! .o1! PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 137074 Drive Shaft t -t/4 57079 HardenedWasher !37055X004 Engagement Bracket 131484 Clutch Yoke 137053 Shifter 700343 Bushing 57072 Seal 86447 Plug...
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  • Page 43 MODEL NO_ 143.005500 CRAFTS MAN4C :i yc LEEN ..._ GINE ..,..PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTIQN 36835A Cyt_nder ({nct. 2 & 20) 650913 Rocker Arm Stud 26727 Dowel Pin 35624A Rocker Arm 33734 Breatiler Element 650914 Lock Nut 36557 BreattterAss'y (incL 6 &...
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  • Page 45 CRAFTSI_AN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO, 14&005500 PART DESCRIPTION ----640272 Carburetor (]ncl 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttfe Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 " Dust Seal Washer 631183 " Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shulter 650506 Shutter Screw 631807 Fuel Fitting...
  • Page 46 I..;'1t/4!" 1 ...'.'.')lVlfir-t I t.;Ll:, i-t]!._ll_tl:: tVIUUI:L I_IU. 14,I.UU.._IIUU PART DESCRIPTION ..590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 59060 ! Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starlet Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y, 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y (40, degree grommet)
  • Page 47 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO, 143,005500 PART DESCRIPTION _590737 Rewind Starter 590740 Retainer 590616 Starter Dog 590617 Dog Spring 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590687A Stinter Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) 590535 Slarter Rope(Length 98" x 9/64" die,) 590701...
  • Page 48 Get it fixed, at your home 0roUrS! 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 sMAnytime, _.yornigl_t (I-800-469-4663) wwwosears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for tile location...

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