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Craftsman 917.379420 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.379420 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 22" side discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
CRnFTSMnN"
6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.379420
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espahol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Cmfl.sman website: www.ssars.com/cmftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual CRnFTSMnN" 6.5 HORSEPOWER 22" SIDE DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.379420 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espahol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Cmfl.sman website: www.ssars.com/cmftsman...
  • Page 2 Back Cove 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: Operation

    • Dress properly, Do not operate mower • Do net run the _ indoors. Exhaust when barefoot or wearing open sandals. fumes are dangerous. Wear only solid shoes with good traction * Never cut grass by pulling the mower when mowing. towards you.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    acQ_;sodss _m avaJa_ wi_Bn _s lawn mower wes produ_d. They am not shlpped with your mower. They are also availableat mo6t Sasrs retailoutists end sewice centers. Most Sears storescan also order repairpartsfor you, when you providethe model number of your lawn mower. Some of _'tese eccsssofiesmay not applyto your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR...
  • Page 5 • Remove handle padding holding Operatorpresence control operator presence control bar to upper handle. Upper handle • Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service Uft up and Adjustment section of this manual. Lower r_ndle KNOWYOUR LAWNMOWER...

  • Page 6: To Adjust Cutting Height

    TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT can resull_ lorsign ,dojsctsthrown he operationof any lawn mower • Raise wheets for low cut and lowerwheels _o the eyes, which can resultin for highcut. _were eye damege. Alweys wear safsty • Adjustcuttingheightto suityour require- glasses or eye shieldswhi_ operatingyour ments.

  • Page 7: Add Gasoline

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes. Your lawn mower is shippedwithout oil in the • Hold operator presence control bar engine. • Be sum mower is leveland area around oil down to the handle and pull starter tiffis deen.
  • Page 8 MULCHING MOWING1 IPS • For best results,adjustg_elawn _ cut6ngheightso lhst tbe lawn rnowercuts IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep off onlythe top one-thirdof_e grass mower housing free of built-up grass and blades, ff the lawfl is ovorgrownit wil be trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual.

  • Page 9: General Recommendations

    .A, NANCESCHEOULE .v,o AsYOU COMPLrrE 1__O_'_.O_'_ _,_ _ _@__ ;_O_ Check to_Loo_ Fastenem _an/Irmoect GrassCatcher (If E_Jipped) ,liS Mi CleanLawn Mower Check driveI_./pulleys E (Power-Propetk_ Mowers 1 CheckiShaq_Replace Blade Lulxicatton Chad Ctean aattmy IE'ectrlcSta_ MiI_ 11/4 Check En_ne Oil Level Change Engine Oil I/1.2 Clean Air Rlter...

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.379420 SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (_BELOW32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS, SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 _OLID STATE IGNITION...

  • Page 11: Drive Wheels

    TO SHARPEN BLADE • If lubricant is required, use only Texaco Starplex Premium Grease, part no. NOTE: We do not recommend 750369. Do not substitute. sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. DRIVE WHEELS Care should be taken to keep the blade Check front ddve wheals es.ch time before balanced.
  • Page 12 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to dock'v_e drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. , Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot Slot come in contact with spark plug. •...

  • Page 13: Rear Deflector

    _CAUTION: Before performing any TO ADJUST HANDLE service and adjustments: The handle can be mounted in a high or • Release control bar and stop engine. low position. The mounting holes in the • Make sure the blade and all moving bottom of lower handle are off center for parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 14 CARBURETOR ENGINE Your carburetor has a non-adjustable ENGINE SPEED fixed main jet for mixture control. If your Your engine speed has been factory set. engine does not operate properly due to Do not attempt to increase engine speed suspected carburetor problems, take you or It may result in personal injury.

  • Page 15: Fuel System

    ENP._NE ENGINEOIL FUEl.SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replacewith clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential Maintenancessction of this manual). CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirtyairfilter. 1. Clean/replaceair filter. Out of fuai. Fillfuel tank. Stale fuai, Drain tank and re_l with freshdean fuel Water in fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refilltank with fresh gasoline. 5. Spark p _g w_e b 5.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive _. _ b_do. T_ Worn, bent or loose blade. vibration blade bo_ Contact an authodzed Bent er_ne crankshaft. service cert. 1. Depre.con_ bar t o 1. Engine flywheel brake ison Starter rope hard to pull when contr_ bar is released.
  • Page 18 $ERVICENOTES...
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.379420 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 137055X004 Engagement Brack!t. Shifter 137053 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halvas Kit (Inctudea Key Nos. 4, 6, and 7) 77881 Beadng 137051...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.379420...
  • Page 21 Handle BracketAssembly (Right) 85543 Engine Pulley Rear Deflector 140540 87677 Hi-Pro Key #HP 505 Hax Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 1/2 750097 ..Engine- (See Breakdown) Craftsman 87584X004 Deflector Bracket Model 143.996510 151889 DlechangeGeard 153350X479 SupportBrkt Handle RH 147286 HingeRod...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917,379420...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.379420 PART PART DESCRIPTION E-RV_ 12000058 145793 ControlBar 150340 STD541425 Locknut 1/4-20 Wheal & Tire Assembly Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4 x 2.0 145212 Hex Flange Locknut 158755 150182 Hubcap 145755 ControlCable Assembly 143603 146527 V-Be_ Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996510 ,-313 ,,20...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 31673 Valve SpringCap 150) 181A 40017 Intake Valve Seal 26727 Dowal Pin 36783 "Valve Cover Gasket 33734 Breatber Element 36784 Valve Cover 36557 Breather Aas'y. (incl. 6 &...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996510 .® PART OESCR|PTION 640174 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Retum Spdng 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996510 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Staffer 590599A Spdng Pin (Incl. 4) 59O6OO Washer 59O696 Retelner Washer 590601 590697 Brake Spring 59O698 Starter Dog 59O699 DogSp_ng 5907OO Pulley& Rewind Spring Ass'y. 59O7O3 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40degree grommet)
  • Page 28 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home s" (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pkbces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am-11pm CST, 7 days a week...

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