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Craftsman 917.379601 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.379601 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 21" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.379601
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espa5ol
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Repair Parts
NOTE: Engines which are certified to comply wifh California and U.S. EPA emission regulations
for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are csrtHied to operate on regular unleaded gasoline,
and include the following emission control systems: Engme Modification (EM), and Three-way
Catalyst ('rwc) (If so equipped).
AVISO: Los motores homologados para cumplir con la reglarnentacibn sobre emisiones de
California y de la Agencia de ProtecciSn Ambiental estadounidense
(EPA) para equipos
peduel_os no circulantss (SORE) funcionan con gasolina normal sin plomo, e inclwen
los
sigu_entessistemas de control de ernisiones: modificaci(_n del motor (EM) y catafizador de tdple
acckSn ('rwc)
(en caso de tenerk_).
The D.O.M. decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related
useful life pedod of
your engine, This pedod relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPNCARB. To
find the/ife pedod specification for your engine, please match one of the following letters with the
letter pdnted on your O.O.M. decal: (C) 125 hours, (B) 250 hours, (A) 500 hours.
La calcomanla D.O.M incluye especiifcaciones sobre la duraci6n del motor pare el perlode de
vida Ofil de su motor relaccionade con emisiones. Este pedodo se relaciona con la duraci¢_n en
conformidad con las emisiones seg_n Io certificado por EPNCARB. Pare hailer la especificacibn
del per[odo de ,/ida de su motor, mire cudl de las siguientes lelras viene impresa en su
calcomenfa D.O.M.: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 bores.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman web.site: www.sears.condcraftsman

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  • Page 1 ,/ida de su motor, mire cudl de las siguientes lelras viene impresa en su calcomenfa D.O.M.: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 bores. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman web.site: www.sears.condcraftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordedng ......Back Cover LIMITED TWOYEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubdcatsd, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in matedal or workman- ship.
  • Page 3 • Be alert and turn machine off if children • Stop the blede(s) when crossing gravel enter the area. drives, walks, or roads. • Before and while walking backwards, • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you look behind and down for small leave the equipment, before cleaning children.
  • Page 4 AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its ALook for this symbol to point out constituents, and certain vehicle important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONIll BECOMEALERT!!I YOUR components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause SAFETY IS INVOLVED. cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 5 Read these instructionsand this manual HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is as not to pinch or damage control cables. shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in 1.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourseff with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or In literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 The operation ofanylawn TO ADJUST CUTrlNG HEIGHT mower canresult i nforeign Raise wheels for low out and lower objects thrown i nto the wheels for high cut, adjust cutting height eyes, which c anresult in to suit your requirements. Medium severe e yedamage.
  • Page 8 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER A, WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    MULCHING MOWINGTIPS TO STOP ENGINE IMPORTANT: For best performance, • To stop engine, release operator keep mower housing free of built-up presence control bar. grass and trash. See =CLEANING" in the NOTE: In ccoler weather it may be Maintenance section of this manuel. necessary to repeat pdming steps.
  • Page 10 Check for LcoSe Fasteners I, 4 Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (IfEquIpped_ Iv/ I ,,/ clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-ProFelled Mowers) Check ddve belt! ulleys ER (p ower.Propell_oPMowers) Check]Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubdcation Chart Clean Batteq//Rechaq Electric Start M owem Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine OII 11,/1.2 Clean _Jr Filter...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER: DATE O FPURCHASE: GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL'TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: ,045") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM4 BLADE BOLTTORQUE: 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 sedal number and date of purchase in space provided above.
  • Page 12 GEAR CASE TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- • To keep your drive system working ing blade - but ff you do, be sure the prepedy, the gear case and area blade is balanced. around the drive should be kept clean Care should be taken to keep the blade and free of trash build-up.
  • Page 13 Collar TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Turn clockwise 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 A, CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: The upper handle may be adjusted to 1. Release control bar and stop engine. four (4) different height positions. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving 1. Loosen both handle knobs only parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 15 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ENGINE ENGINE SPEED 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag 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

    HANDLE Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using You can fold your lawn mower handle for ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture storage. which leads to separation and formation 1. Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower of acids dudng storage.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORREC_ON PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Clean/replace air filter. Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. 4. Water in fuel, 4.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher 1, Cutting height too low. 1, Raise cutting height. rlotflll|ng (ifso 2. Lift on blade worn off. 2. Replace blade. i_lulpped ) 3. Catcher not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher, Hard to push 1, Grass is toe high or wheel 1.
  • Page 19 GARANTIA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Pot dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubnque y afine segiln les instrucciones para la operacibn y el mantenimiento an el manual dal duello, Sears reparal_ gratis todo defecto en el rnatedal y la mano de obra.
  • Page 20 • Nunca permita que los nifios operen la • Nunca opera la maquina cuando la hierba est6 mojada. Aseg0rsse alempre de tener n_quina. buena tracci6n en sus pies; rnantenga el • Tenga un cuidado extra cuando se acerque mango firmemente y camine; nunca corra. a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad, a los •...
  • Page 21 _ADVERTENCIA: Los banes, t_s _Bu_lue esle slmboloque seffala le_ prgcaucic- accesoriosrelativosde la baleda contienen plomo nes de seguddad de imp(Jrlanda. Quiem decir - o compuestosde ptorno, productosquimacos IIIATENCI_)N!II IIIESTE ALERTOIII SU ccnoddos en el Estado de Californiacomo causa SEGURIDAD ESTA COMPFIOMETIDA. de c_lncer y defectos aJr_dmierdo u _JOS da_os reproduc'dvos.
  • Page 22 COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instrucciones y el manual completamente antes de l_atar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTIE: ESTE CORTACESPED VIENE mucho cuidado para no pe]lizcar o da_ar los SiN ACEITE O GASOLINA EN EL MOTOR.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y I.AS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadom para familiadzarse con la ubicacibn de los diversos contreles y ajustes, Guards este manual pare relerencia en el fuluro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o on la lltemtura proporclonada el producto.
  • Page 24 PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA segadom puede hacer que CORTE saran o bjetos extrahos dentro Levante las ruedas para el code ba_oy baje Laoperaci6n desus ojos, Ioque puede decualquier las nJedas para el corte alto., ajuste la altura producir daF,,os graves en _stos.
  • Page 25 AGREGUE GASOLINA PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR ClaSPED • Llene el estanque de combustible. Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y fimpia 1. Levante el recogedor de c&sped usando el con el minima de 87 octanos. (El uso de mango del bastidor. gasolina con plomo aumentard los Remueva el recogedor de c_sped, con los degbsitos de 6xido de plomo y carbono y se...
  • Page 26 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR • Mantenga la perte superior del motor, atmdedor del arrancador, despejada y sin NOTA: Debido alas capes protectoras del recortes de c6sped y paja. Esto ayudar_ el motor, una cantidad peque_a de humo puede flujo del airs del motor y extender_ su estar presents durente el uso inicial del duraci6n.
  • Page 27 P R OG RAMA DE MANT ENIMIENTO _S_S_o_ LLENE LAS FECHAS A MEDIDA _, j,_ _/_'_o_o_ Revlsar s i hay$uJetadores suettos V" Llmpia r/Inspe(_iona r el recogedor de Limplar la_egadem AG Llmplar debajo de la_lbiertadela trans. (segadoras mlsldn con poder propulsot) Revt_rlascorreasylaspoleaslm Revisar o /afila_/ca mbia r la cuchllla...
  • Page 28 ESPECIRCACIONES DEL PRODUCTO _IOMERO DESERIE: :ECHADECOMPRA: 1.5 CUARTOS REGULAR SIN PLOMO :APACIDAD Y T[PO DE GASOLINA: nPO DEACEITE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 ISOBRE 32_FI; SAE 5W-30 IDEBAJO 32°F) 20 OZ. DE CAPACIDAD 3APACIDAD DEACEFTE: CHAMPION FU19LM4 BUJ[A(ABERTURA: .045") [ORSI(_NDELPERNODELACUCHILLA: 35-40 F_ LBS. El num8ro del nodelo y el de sede se encuentran en Ta celcornania adjunta a _aparte tmsera de la caja de la segadora.
  • Page 29 CAJA DE ENGRANAJES PARA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA •Para mantener el sistema de impulsibn AVISO: No mcomendemos el afilar la cuchilla funcionando en forma adecuada, la caja de - pero si Io hace, aseg_rese de que quede engranajes y el Area alrededor de la balanceade.
  • Page 30 Glre en el sentido alas mani[[asdel PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR C_lar reloj para AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadom pare Abrazadera remover drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- tible haciendo coffer el motor hasta que el tanque este vacio.
  • Page 31 PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO _.PRECAUCI_N: Antes de dar calquier Et mango supedor quede ser ajustado a sewico o de hacer ajustes: cuatm (4) distintas posiciones de altura. 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. 2. Aseg,3rese qua ta cuchi,a y qua lc_daslas 1.
  • Page 32 MOTOR del carburador, Ileve su segadora a contacto con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR centre de servicio cualificado para reparada y/ La velocidad del motor ha side ajustada en la o ajustada. f_brica. No tmte de aurnentar la velocldad pal IMPORTANTE: Nunca manip_e el mgulador motor pues se pueden pmducir tesiones del motor, el qua ha eldo ajustado en la fdbdca...
  • Page 33 MOTOR ACEITE DEL MOTOR SISTEMA OE COMBUSTIBLE Drene el aceite (con st motor caliente) y IMPORTANTE: Esimportante evitar que se c_lmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea =MOTOR" en la seccibn de Mactenimiento de formen depbsitos degoma enpartes tundamenteles este manual.) e lslema de combustible tales como el carbumdor, el tiltm del combus- ClLINDRO...
  • Page 34 IDENTIFICACION DEPROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI6N Felts de fuer'za 1. Ajuste ala posici6n de "Code 1. Cuchilla desgastada, dobtada m_s alto." 0 suelta. 2. Ajuste ala posicibn de "Code 2. Affura de las rusdas dispareja. 3. m_Ls afro." 3. Velocidad del motor lenta. Limpie/cambie e_filtro de airs.
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NU MBER 917.379601 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 175258 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 700343 BUShing 175248X004 Fngagernent Bracket 86447 plug 137053 Shifter...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY L AWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.379601 13 10_...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.379601 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175391X479 UppprHandle 175060)(004 Selector Spdng 151721X479 LowerHandle 165762X004 Axle Arm Assembly LR 169780 Control Bar 175O12 Hubcap 165912 Bolt le8552 EngineZone Control Cable 171407 HandleBoit 176185 Washer, Step...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NU MBER 917.379601 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRI_ 145755 Drive Cover ConboJCable Assembly 175065 751152 Locknut #10-24 132010 Hex Flange Nut 158755 Hex W_sher Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12 137052 Drive Pulley 175436 V-Beit 151521...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016732 4171r/_ 275, "306...
  • Page 41 MODEL NUMBER 143.016732 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART I_L'y PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIP11ON 29752 Nat & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 37465 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 26727 Dowel Pin 6201 Screw, 114-28 x 7/8" 33734 Breather Element 26756 • Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 36557 Breather Ass'y.
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016732 KL=V PART D_SCRIPnON 640271 Carburetor (Includes 184 of Engine Parts Ust) 31615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 31767 Throffie Return Spring 631184 * DustSealWasher 631183 * OustSeal (Thmnle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 65_ro06 * Shutter,Screw...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016732 I_-Y PART 590702 Recoil _'tarter 59_99A Sprtng Pin (Includes Key Number 4) DESCRIP_ 5906(X) Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 washer '--_ m_ -7 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Sterter Dng 590700 pulley & Rewind Spring Assembly .__[]...
  • Page 44 Forrepairofmajor brand appliances In your own home... no matter whomade it,no matterwho solditt 1-800.4-MY-HOME ® iv_i_ne, d ay orr_l-t (1-8oo-46s-46_) (u.s.A. a nd Canada) For repairof carry4n products like vacuums, iava'_ equipment,and electronics, callfor the nearestSears Partsand Repair Center. 1-800..488-1222 dayc_ r_l (U.S.A.