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£RAFTSMAN°
5.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWEF
Model No.
917.379400
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espa_ol
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Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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- Page 1 917.379400 • 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.com/craftsman...
- 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.
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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: 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 PREPARE BATTERY HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as • Disconnect engine battery connector not to pinch or damage control cables. (male) from battery connector (female) •...
- 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 reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understand there meaning.
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Page 7: Engine Zone Control
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign • Lift the rear door of the lawn mower objects thrown into the eyes, and place the grass catcher frame side which can result in severe eye damage. hooks onto the handle bracket hooks. - Page 8 ADDGASOLINE DRIVE CONTROL • Self-propelling is controlled by holding • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. control lever forward until it clicks;...
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Page 9: Mowing Tips
MULCHING MOWING TIPS • To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, keep NOTE: In cooler weather it may be mower housing free of built-up grass and necessary to repeat priming steps. trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section warmer weather over priming may cause of this manual. -
Page 10: General Recommendations
F'LL 'N DATES ./'__d ,?._2__" ASYOUCOMPLETE /___'_/_0_'_ ..REGULAR SERVICE /_'4"_,_._/ SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners ¥/ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power-PropeUed Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys RE (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers) -
Page 11: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-S F/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 BLADE BOLT TORQUE:... -
Page 12: To Sharpen Blade
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat • Remove any trash or grass cuttings treated. from inside the dust cover, pinion and/ or drive wheel gear teeth. TO SHARPEN BLADE • Put wheels back in place. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- •... -
Page 13: Air Filter
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL MUFFLER NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Inspect 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 TO ADJUST HANDLE _f_CAUTION: Before performing service and 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.
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Page 15: Engine Speed
CARBURETOR ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set. Your carburetor has a non-adjustable Do not attempt to increase engine speed fixed main jet for mixture control. If your or it.may result in personal injury. If you engine does not operate properly due to believe that the engine is running too fast suspected carburetor... -
Page 16: Lawn Mower
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar Upper storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Fold foward LAWN MOWER for storage When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean itthoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart
ENGINE OIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with starts to rust. Rust and/or dirtin your clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the gasoline will cause problems. Maintenance section of this manual). •... - Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten vibration blade bolt. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact an authorized service center. Starter rope hard 1. Engine flywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to when control bar is released.
- Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODE L NUMBER 917.379400 BATTERYART PART DESCRIPTION 157553 Battery Bracket 750909 Battery Hex Washer Head Screw 13x.750 17411312 86353 Connector Mounting Clip 111549X Battery Charger...
- Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.379400 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 j• PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 131484 Clutch Yoke 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 700343 Bushing 137053 Shifter 86447 Plug 57072 Seal 137050 Helical Gear 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit 750436X...
- Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379400 e2eoS_ 28 29 (._5_...
- Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379400 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Blade 22" 169933X479 Upper Handle 141114 Hardened Washer 151501 Zone Control Asm. (Including Cable) 851074 Helical Washer 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Grd. 8 63601 Nylon LockNut 850263 Hex Head Machine Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Grd. 8 Handle Knob 851084 136376...
- Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917.379400 "J...
- Page 24 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379400 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 146323 Drive Control 132010 Hex Flange Nut Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2-1/8 158755 137052 Ddve Pulley V-Belt 146527 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left) 150495 Spring Retainer 702511 Gear Case Assembly 150182 Hubcap 137090...
- Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.005502 .,_=!..,160 130A 153 _" 223A "_'223 </...
- Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO, 143.005502 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36835A Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 35624A Rocker Arm 26727 Dowel Pin 650914 Lock Nut 33734 Breather Element 36629 Push Rod 36557 BreatherAss'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 35626 Rocker Arm Cover Gasket...
- Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO, 143.005502 PART DESCRIPTION ----640272 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw...
- Page 28 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.005502 KEY PART DESCRIPTION ----590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40...
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Page 29: Service Notes
SERVICE NOTES... - Page 30 SERVICE NOTES...
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