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Craftsman 917.379401 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.379401 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 MOWER
Model No.
917.379401
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espafiol
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Repair Parts
NOTE: Engines which are certified to comply with California and U.S. EPA emission regulations
for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline,
and include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), and Three-way
Catalyst (TWC) (If so equipped).
AVISO: Los motores homologados para cumplir con la reglamentaci6n sobre emisiones de
California y de la Agencia de Protecci6n Ambiental estadounidense (EPA) para equipos
pequefios no cimulantes (SORE) funcionan con gasolina normal sin plomo, e incluyen los
siguientes sistemas de control de emisiones: modificaci6n del motor (EM) y catalizador de tdple
acci6n (TWC) (en caso de tenerlo).
The D.O.M. decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of
your engine. This period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPA/CARB. To
find the life period specification for your engine, please match one of the following letters with the
letter printed on your D.O.M. decal: (C) 125 hours, (B) 250 hours, (A) 500 hours.
La calcomanfa D.O.M. incluye especificaciones sobre la duraci6n del motor para el perfodo de
vida dtil de su motor relaccionado con emisiones. Este perfodo se relaciona con la duraci6n en
conformidad con las emisiones seg_Jn Io certificado por EPNCARB. Para hallar la especificaci6n
del perfodo de vida de su motor, mire cudl de las siguientes letras viene impresa en su
calcomanla D.O.M.: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 horas.
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

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  • Page 1 D.O.M.: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 horas. 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: Table Of Contents

    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 in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
  • Page 3 • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel • Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children leave the equipment, before cleaning enter the area.
  • Page 4 A, Look for this symbol to point out _,WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and important safety precautions, it means CAUTIONI![ BECOMEALERT!]! YOUR lead compounds, chemicals known to the SAFETY IS INVOLVED. State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 5 _CAUTION: Do not run your lawn TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM mower without muicher plug in place or CARTON approved clipping deflector or grass Remove loose parts included with catcher in place. Never attempt to mower, operate the lawn mower with the rear Cut down two end corners of carton door removed or propped open.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    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. symbolsmay appearon your lawn_ or In literature supped withthe product.
  • Page 7 TO ADJUST CU'i-rlNG HEIGHT The operation of any lawn Raise wheels for low cut and lower mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the wheels for high cut, adjust cutting height eyes, which can result in to suit your requirements. Medium severe eye damage.

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    AWARNING: Experience indicates that TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the using ethanol or methanol) can attract frame handle. moisture which leads to separation and Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle.
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO STOP ENGINE 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 priming steps.
  • Page 10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE y ySERV,CE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers} ¥1 Check/SharperVReptace Blade _,_3 LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge fElectric Start Mowers1...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS (UNLEADED REGULAR) OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OUNCES SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RN4C BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower housing.
  • Page 12 GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in • The grass catcher may be hosed with cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils water, but must be dry when used. will result in increased oil consumption • Check your grass catcher often for when used above 32°1:.

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    TO CHANGE AIR FILTER each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. 1. Remove the air filter by turning Spark plug type and gap setting counter-clockwise to the stop and pull shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" away from collar.
  • Page 14 TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT Remove drive cover. Remove belt from gaarcasa pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it. 2. Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor Remove blade. Remove debris shield. Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft.

  • Page 15: Storage

    CARBURETOR IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for Your carburetor has a non-adjustable proper engine speed. Overspeeding fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine above the factory high speed engine does not operate properly due to setting can be dangerous.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE ENGINE Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYSTEM with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYUNDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel 1, Remove spark plug.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 9. Control bar defective. 9. Replace control bar. l(continued) 10.Weak Battery 10. Charge battery. 11. Disconnected battery 11 .Connect battery to engine. connector. Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Set to "Higher Cut" position.
  • Page 18 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, a pa_r de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y at'meseg_n les iestrucciones para la operackSny el mantenimiento en el manual del dueFlo, Sears reparar_ gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 IV. SERVIClO • Desconectar el mecanismo de propulsi6n aut6noma o el embrague de transmisi6n en •Tenga cuidado extra al manejar la gasolina las segadoras que Io tienen antes de poner y los demds combustibles. Son inflamables en marcha el motor. y los gases son explosivos.
  • Page 20 _I_,DVERTENCIA: Siempre desconecte el algunos componentes del vehfculo contienen alambre de la bujla y p6ngalo donde no pueda o desprenden productos qu[micos conocidos en el Estado de California como causa de entrar en contacto con la bujia, para evitar el arranque por accidente, durante la cancer y defectos al nacimiento u otros da_os preparaci6n, el transporte, el ajuste o cuando...
  • Page 21 _IkPRECAUCI6N: No haga funcionar su PARA REMOVER LA SEGADORA DE LA CAJA DE CART6N segadora sin la tapon acolchadore aprobacla en su lugar, o sin el desviador de recortes, o 1. Remueva las partes sueltas que se sin el recogedor de crisped, aprobados, en su incluyen con la segadora.
  • Page 22 FAMIUARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_40Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su sagadora para familiarizarsecon la ubicaci6n de los diversos controlesy ajustes. Guarde este manual para referenciaen el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA segadora pueda hacer que CORTE salten objetos extraSos dentro Levante las ruedas para el corte bajo y baje La operaci6n de cualquier de sus ojos, Io qua puede las ruedas para el corte alto., ajuste la altura producir daSos graves en 6stos.
  • Page 24 reducir_,la duraci6n de la vd.lvula). No PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR mezcle el aceite con la gasolina. Para CESPED asegurar que la gasolina utilizada sea 1. Levante el recogedor de c_sped usando el fresca compre estanques los cuales mango del bastidor. puedan ser utilizados durante los primeros Remueva el recogedor de c_sped, con los 30 dins.
  • Page 25 1. Para hacer arrancar el motor usando la CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR manilla del arrancador auxiliar, siga los ACOLCHAR pasos antedores. Intercambie el uso de la IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor Ilave del arranque el_ctdco por el cord6n rendimeinto mantenga la caja de la segador a arrancador.
  • Page 26 Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos i Umpiar/_nspeccionarel recogedor de cdsped (si viene equipado) Umpiar la segadora Limpiar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- misi<_n(segadoras con poder propulsor) sadas (se_ladoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas impul- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar ta cuchilla Tabla de lubficaci6n Limpiar la bater_a/recargar...
  • Page 27 ESPECIFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO NUMERO DE SERIE: FECHA DE COMPRA: CAPACIDAD Y TIPO DE GASOLINA: 1.5 CUARTOS (REGULAR SIN PLOMO) TIPO DE ACEITE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F CAPAClDAD DE ACEITE: 20 ONZAS BUJJA (ABERTURA: .030") CHAMPION RN4C TORSION DEL PERNO DE LA CUCHILLA:...
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE C_SPED AVISO: A pesar de que los aceites de multiviscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoran • El recogedor de c6sped puede ser rociado el arranque en clima frl'o,estos aceites de con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que multiviscosidad van ha aumentar el consumo estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 PARA CAMBIAR EL FILTRO DE AIRE temporada de siega o despu_s de cada 100 horas de operecibn, Io que suceda primero. El 1. Remueva el filtro de aire gir_.ndoloen el tipo de bujfa y el ajuste de la abertum sentido contrario en que giran las manillas aparecen en =ESPECIFICACIONES del reloj, hasta el tope, y refimlo del collar.
  • Page 30 PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED El mango puede ser montado a una posici6n alta o baja. Los agujeros de montaje en el 1. Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de c_sped mango inferior est._n fuera del centro para en la bolsa del c_sped con la parte dgida levantar y bajar el mango.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Barrade control q ua J_._,, _,%_. almacenamiento al final de cada temporeda o exigelapresenciadel/_ _rO) Doblat .v?_, si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o operador //'// hacia //_" "_i',", mds.
  • Page 32 • Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se ACEITE DEL MOTOR empieza a oxidar. La oxidaci6n y/o la mugre Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y en su gasolina producirdn pmblemas. cdmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea •...
  • Page 33 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Mal corte- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apdete el o suelta. perno de la cuchilla. dispareJo Ajuste todas las ruedas a la 2. Altura de ]as ruedas dispareja. misma altura. Acumulacibn de cesped, hojas Limpie la parte inferior de la o basura debajo de la segadora.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.379401 PART DESCRIPTION 157553 Battery Bracket 750909 Battery 17411312 Hex Washer Head Screw 13x.750 86353 Connector MountingClip 111549X Battery Charger NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.379401 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - PART NUMBER 702511 PART DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (includes Key Numbers 4 and 7)
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.379401...
  • Page 37 Back Plate 132001 RopeGuide 700365X479 Side Baffle 134612 DebrisShield 176655X479 Discharge Baffle - - - Engine- (See Breakdown)Craftsman 140661X479 Rear Baffle Model 143.005502 140540 Rear Skirt - - - See Battery Repair Parts Page 150425 Screw Hex Serrated 1/4 x 20.TT...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.379401 2'--- v...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMB ER 917.379401 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145755 Drive Control 132010 Hex Flange Nut 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4÷20 x 2-1/8 137052 Drive Pulley 146527 V-Belt 151521 Wheel AdjusterAssembly (Left) 15O495 SpringRetainer 702511...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143.005502...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.005502 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36835A Cylinder (Includes Key #2 and 20) 31673 Valve SpringCap 26727 Dowel Pin 151A 40016A Intake Valve Seal 33734 Breather Element 36649 Push Rod Guide 36557 Breather Assy. (Includes #6, 12A)
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.005502 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 640272 Carburetor(Includes Key Number 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.005502 KEY PAF(I" DESCRIPTION 590694 Rewind Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Includes Key Number 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 DogSpdng 590700 Pulley & Rewind SpringAssembly 590695 Starter Housing Assembly...
  • Page 44 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® Anyl_ne, dayornight (1-8oo46946_) (u.sA and Canada) www,sear_com www,seal_ca For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 AnyOne, dayorr_t (U.SAon_) v_Nw,seal_J.com...