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Craftsman 917.379430 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
JCRAFTSMAW I
6.0 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.379430
•
Safety
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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 60
VisitourCraftsmanwebsite:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.379430 • 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 60 VisitourCraftsmanwebsite:www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordering ..... Back Cover 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 the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
  • Page 3 • Be alert and turn machine off if children • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel 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!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause SAFETY IS INVOLVED. cancer and birth defects or other CAUTION: In order to prevent...
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual Operator presence control bar in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn Upper mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is Lift up shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Mewing Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the exception...

  • Page 6: Operation

    KNOWYOUR 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 Plate Tab operation of any lawn mower can result in Lower Wheels for High Cutr_'L__L_-_A_ foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Lever Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs.
  • Page 8 ADD GASOLINE DRIVE CONTROL NOTE: Before filling fuel tank, remove • Self-prepelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down and discard the debds plug that is inside the tank. to the handle and pushing the drive • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular control lever forward until it clicks;...

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up NOTE: In cooler weather it may be grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual, necessary to repeat pdming steps.
  • Page 10 s¥oocoMP Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Ddve Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check ddve belt/ ulleys RE (p owe r-propeu le_IPM ower s) Check/Shar pen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Rechar IElectdc Stad Mowe_ e Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil fl/1.=...

  • Page 11: Product 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 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RC12YC BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 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 provided above.
  • Page 12 GEAR CASE • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or walt. Leave about one • To keep your drive system working inch of the straight nail exposed. Place properly, the gear case and area center hole of blade over the head of around the drive should be kept clean the nail.
  • Page 13 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Cover Back tabs _ L_..,_ plate NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running 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 _,CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: The handle can be mounted in a high or 1. Release control bar and stop engine. low position. The mounting holes in the 2. Make sure the blade and all moving bottom of lower handle are off center for 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

    immediately prepare your lawn mower for ENGINE storage at the end of the season or if the FUEL SYSTEM unit will not be used for 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent LAWN MOWER gum deposits from forming in essential When lawn mower is to be stored for a fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    IMPORTANT: Never c over m ower while CAUTiON:Never store the lawn mower engone and exhaust areas are still warm. with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of drive 1, Drive wheels not turning 1, Adjust or replace drive with drive control engaged, control cable, 2, Belt not driving 2. Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken, Grass catcher 1, Cutting height too low.
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.379430 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw I/4-20 x 1-1/4 700343 Bushing 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 86447 Plug 137053 Shifter 137050 Helical Gear 57072 Seal 750436X Clutch Jaw 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes 750069...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917.379430 31 -' "50...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379430 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150406 Hex t-_eadThread Rc4Ling Screw 3/B-16 _(1-1/_ 166860X479 Upper Handle 172835 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key #14,15, 51 ) 130861 Engine Zone Control Cable 851514 Blade Adepter 150425 Mulcher Plug 141114 B,_ade22"...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917.379430...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917.379430 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145755 Control Cable Assembly 143603 Pan Head Tapping Screw #1 0-24 x 2-3/4 751152 Locknut #10-24 154990 Dnve Cover 158755 pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 132010 Hex Flange Nut 146527 V-Belt...
  • Page 24 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 11A602 TYPE NO. 0152-E1 4-CYCLE ENGINE se4_ s84_ 'i_ _ _'_"_ 529 _ :_, "k REQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL.SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONMANUAL. 404 c 24/[] 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633_2_ 51 _ le3i,_,_ _.,...
  • Page 25 BRIGGS & STRA'I-FON MODEL NO. 11A602 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 0152-E1 425' '_ , _ !¸ _ 'J 104 9751 130 ' 276_ 95 _:_ .._'-_ 745 _ 922 ._ 202-_ 190 _(_ 670 _: 613A_ o13. 524 : I 1036 LABEL KIT-EMISSION 11Ol, K'T-_BEL I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 26 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 11A602 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 0152-E1 • 1211 305_, I • 21 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 633 _ 104' 276 __ 127 _i, 134_1 163 '_) 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 868% 20 t_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 993_ 122!i_ii i 7:'_...
  • Page 27 MODEL NO. 11A602 BRIGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO, 0152-E1 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692670 Cylinder Assembly 690979 Key-Timing 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 695882 Plate-Cylinder Head 499619 Sump-Engine 692667 ,,_l_:+Gasket-Air Cleaner 695276 Head-Cylinder 691050 Line-Fuel (Cut to Required 695166 ,+ Gasket-Cylinder Head...
  • Page 28 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 11A602 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 0152-E1 PART DESCRIPTION 691306 Crank-Governor 691108 Screw (Cylinder Head Plate) 692310 Switch-Stop 691321 Q:i:SeaI-Throttle Shaft 66538 Boot-Sparkplug 692294 Spacer-Fuel Tank 690345 Screw (Breather Passage Cover) 691855 Spring-Friction 690959 Pin-Locating 691830 Gear-Timing 691648 Screw Brake)
  • Page 32 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! 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 Anytime, day or night (1-800-.4694663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...