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Craftsman 917.379582 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.379582 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
£RAFTSMAN"
6.75 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.379582
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
EspaSol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.379582 Safety • • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Check fuel tank before starting engine. • Never cut grass by pulling the 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 These accessories were availabla when _ lawn mower was produced. They am not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and senlice cerdem. Most Sears stores can aisoorder repair paris for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 TO INST ALL ATTACHMENTS HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER Your lawn rnower was shipped ready to be TO UNFOLD HANDLE used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as discharging: notto pinch or demagecontrol cebl_. •...
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Comparethe illustrations w ithyour lawnmowertofamiliarize yourself w iththe of vadouscontrols end _. Save _is menualforfuturereference. _tmbolsmayappeer o nyour Iron mo_r orinligaturesupldled _ehtheixodudL I .._m_ t_mmmn_ CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST...
  • Page 7 TO A'n'ACH GRASS CATCHER mower can result in foreign The operation of any lawn • Closs the ift top lid. Lift top lid must be objects thrown into the eyes, dosed while operating lawn mower. which can result in severe eye damage. •...

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    ADDGASOUNE DRIVE CONTROL • RII fuel tank. Use fresh, dean, regular • Serf-propelling is controlled by holding unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 the operator presence control bar down octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. to the handle and pushing the ddve control lever forward until it clicks;...
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, keep • Under certain conditions, such as very mower housing free of built-up grass and tall grass, it may be necessary to raise trash. See =Cleaning" in Maintenance section the height of cut to reduce pushing effort of this manual.
  • Page 10 .A,NTENANC SC,EOUL REOU ,RSSRV,CE f , p'SERV'OE O'TES Check for LooseFasteners Clean/InspectGrass Catcher i(If Equipped) II/' Clean Lawn Mowar M Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check ddve I_lt/pulle_ R i Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade l (P°wer'Pr°pelledMowers) Lubrication Chart clean Battery/Recharge IElactric Start Mowers I li/4 Check En_lice Oil Level Change Engine Oil...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 917.379582 MODEL NUMBER SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE 1.5 QUARTS GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°FI 27 OZS. OIL CAPACITY: CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030" I INTAKE: .004 - .008 VALVE CLEARANCE: EXHAUST:...
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat • Remove any trash or grass cuttings treated, from inside the dust cover, pinion and/ or ddve wheel gear teeth. TO SHARPEN BLADE • Put wheels back in place. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- •...
  • Page 13 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL MUFFLER NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Inspent and replace corroded muffler as it drain oil, drain fuel tank by running could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG engine until fuel tank is empty. Change your spark plug each year to make •...

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    _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 15 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER Sewn Tubular frame • Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag. NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame. •...

  • Page 16: Storage

    Immediately prepareyour lawn mower Operator presence control bar Upper storageat the end of the seasonor if the unit willnotbe used for 30 days or more. Fold foward LAWNMOWER for storage When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, dean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    ENGINEOIL Replace yourgasoline canifyourcan • Drain oil (wi_ engine warm) and replace with starts to rust. Rust and/or dirtin your clean engine oi. (See "ENGINE" in the gasoline will cause problems. Maintenance section of this manual). • ff _, stere your unit indoors and CYMNDER cover it to give protection from dust and dirt •...
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Worn, bent or looseblade. 1. Replaceblade. T_hten _tbration blade boll 2. Bentenginecranksl'_L 2, Contactan authorized servicecenter. Starterropehard Engineflywheelbrake is on Depresscontrol b ar to when controlbar is released. topOI upper handle before pullingstarterrope. 2.
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.379582 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 DriveShaft Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 137074 1-1/4 57079 HardenedWasher 137055X004 EngagementBracket 131484 ClutchYoke 137053 Shifter 700343 Bushing 57072 Seal 86447 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit 137050 HelicalGear (IncludesKey Nos.
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379582...
  • Page 22 HandleBolt 131959 133190X479 DischargeBaffle 132001 RopeGulda 140661X479 Rear Baffle DebrisShield 134612 63601 Keps Locknut 1/4-20 Engine-Craftsman- M odel No. 143.996704 Rear Skirt 140540 ..17600406 Screw. Hx. Serrated. 1/4 x 20 85543 EnginePulley 161058 WarningDecal (NotShown) 87677 Hi-Pro Key #505...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379582...
  • Page 24 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379582 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 154990 DdveCover 145755 ConvolCableAssembly 132010 Hex Flange Nut 751152 Locknut #10-24 137052 DrivePulley 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12 151521 Wheel AdjusterAssembly(Left) 146527 V-Belt 702511 Gear Case Assembly 150495 SpdngRetainer 137090...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 lglA ",_,_ 1192 _,261...
  • Page 26 MODEL NO. 143.996704 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36177 Cylinder 27234A Valve Spdng Box Gasket (Incl. 2,10,12,20 & 125) 32755 Valve SpdngBOxCover 27652 DoweIPin 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 36O59 BreatherElement 650925A CarburstorMounUng Stud 59O568 Screw, 10-24 x 3/4"...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704...
  • Page 28 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 PART• DESCRIPTION 640020A Carburetor(Incl. 187B & 239 of Engine Parts List) 632539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly • 632593 Dust Seal 632541 ThrottleShutter 6505O6 ThrottleShutterScrew 632773 Ventud 632675A FloatBowl &32544 Float Shaft 632543 Roar...
  • Page 29 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 O--2 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 59O6OO Washer 590696 Reta'_ler Washer 590601 590697 BrakeSpdng 59O698 StarterDog 590699 DogSpdog 5907OO Pulley& Rewind SpringAss'y. 590703 Starter HousingAss'y.(40 degree 590535 er Rope ( 9_" X 9/64" dla.)
  • Page 30 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 PART DESCRIPTION 590739 RewindStarter Retainer 590740 590616 StaRer Dog 590617 Dog Spring • . 590618A Pulley& RewindSpring Ass,y 59O638 Starter HousingAss'y (40degreegmmmet) 59O535 Starter Rope (Length98" x 9/64" dla.) StarterHandle 590701 590760 SpdngClip...
  • Page 31 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week 1-800.4-MY-HOME _" (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 pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week...