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Craftsman 917.379490 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.379490 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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5.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWEF
Model No.
917.379490
•
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.comicraftsman

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  • Page 1 Model No. 917.379490 • 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.comicraftsman...
  • Page 2 ... :......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: Operation

    • Dress properly. Do not operate mower • Do not run the engine 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

    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 parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be TO UNFOLD HANDLE used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so discharging: as 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 The operation of any lawn Lower Wheels for High Cut Plate Tab mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye Lever shields while operating your lawn mower Raise Wheels for Low Cut or performing any adjustments...

  • Page 8: Drive Control

    DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOLINE • Self-propelling is controlled by holding the • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever 87 octane(Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide forward until it clicks;then release the drive...

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    • To stop engine, release operator MULCHING MOWING TIPS presence control bar. Wait until blade IMPORTANT: For best performance, and all moving parts have stopped and keep mower housing free of built-up turn fuel valve to OFF position if you do grass and trash.

  • Page 10: Lubrication Chart

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVtCE Check for Loose Fasteners -I_' Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher : (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower ,(Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys {Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I_' 3 Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers)

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.0 QUARTS JNLEADED REGULAR 31L TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 18.50ZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPIONR J19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .005" - .007" EXHAUST: .007"...

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    • To check blade balance, drive a nail • The gear case is filled with lubricant to into a beam or wall. Leave about one the proper level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs attention is if inch of the straight nail exposed.

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    • To read proper level, insert the dipstick MUFFLER into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it tube. Do not thread the cap onto the could create a fire hazard and/or dam- tube.
  • Page 14 ACAUTION: Before performing TO ADJUST HANDLE anyservice or adjustments. The upper handle may be adjusted to four • Release control bar and stop engine. (4) different height positions. • Make sure the blade and all moving • Loosen both handle knobs only enough parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 15 CARBURETOR ENGINE Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your ENGINE SPEED engine does not operate properly due to Your engine speed has been factory set. suspected carburetor problems, take your Do not attempt to increase engine speed lawn mower to an authorized service or it may result in personal injury.

  • Page 16: Lawn Mower

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Upper Handle LAWN MOWER Fold When lawn mower is to be stored for a forward for Fold storage...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart

    OTHER IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. _I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower • Replace your gasoline can if your can with gasoline in the tank inside a building starts to rust.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Excessive Wom, bent orloose blade. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. vibration Contact an authorized Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Depress control bar to Engine flywheel brake is on Starter rope hard when control bar is released upper handle before to pull pulling starter rope.

  • Page 19: Gear Case Assembly

    ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.379490 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 57079 HardenedWasher 1-1/4 131484 Clutch Yoke 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 700343 Bushing Shifter 86447 Plug 137053 Seal 137050 HelicalGear 57072 Gear Case Halves Kit 750436X...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379490 20 35...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379490 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Blade 22" 169933X479 UpperHandle 141114 Hardened Washer 130861 Engine Zone Control Cable 851074 Helical Washer 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr. 8 Mulcher Plug 850263 150425 Hex Head Machine Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr. 8 WireTie 851084 66426...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917.379490 ©...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379490 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 146323 DriveCover Control Cable Assembly 154990 751152 Locknut #10-24 132010 Hex Flange Nut 158755 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 137052 Drive Pulley 146527 V-Belt 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left) 150495 Spring Retainer 702511...
  • Page 24 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. GCV160-AIA CONTROL CAMSHAFT CARBURETOR I...
  • Page 25 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. GCV160-A1A FAN COVER I _--4 FLYWHEEL I RECOIL STARTER J AIR CLEANER...
  • Page 26 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. GCV160-AIA ;YLINDER BARREL OIL PAN L_:=_4 161_ 7 CRANKSHAFT PISTON CONNECTING ROD J I MUFFLER...
  • Page 27 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. GCV160-A1A CARBURETOR CONTROL KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Gasket Set 3088416 Arm, Governor 5580311 Float Set 5580162 Rod, Governor 5580329 4930756 Chamber Set, F_oat 5580345 Spring, Governor Screw Set 4481818 5580352 Spring, Throttle Return Screw Set 1441518 4439428...
  • Page 28 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. GCV160-A1A FAN COVER AIR CLEANER KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5580154 3683646 Rubber, Supporter 107 mm Tube, Breather 5580402 5028923 Petcock Assy. Man Element, Air Cleaner 5580394 Bracket, Petcock 5561410 Case Assy., Air Cleaner 5664560 5580451 Cap Assy., Fuel Tank...
  • Page 29 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. GCV16O-A1A CYLINDER BARREL CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5580030 5579982 Cylinder Assy. Crankshaft Comp. (N1-Type) 5581012 Washer Thrust 2399780 Clip, Valve Guide 5579990 Cover, Head 5580006 Cover Comp., Breather 0636845 PISTON CONNECTING Bolt, Flange (6X12) 0803619 Bott, Flange (6X14) 5581038...
  • Page 30 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 SM Anytime, day or night (1-800-469-4663) 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 &...

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