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£RAFTSMAN o
6.75 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.379591
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+Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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EspaSol
•
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.corrdcraftsman
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- Page 1 917.379591 • +Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • 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.corrdcraftsman...
- Page 2 ..Repair Parts .......... Parts Ordering ...... Back Cover POWER MOWER of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, , according to the operating and maintenance instructions _rs will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- thj_ M_wer;is...
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Page 3: Operation
• Never cut grass by pulling the mower • Check fuel tank before starting engine. towards you. Mow across the face of Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the slopes, never up and down or you engine is running or when the engine is might lose your footing. -
Page 4: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton
Theseaccessories w ereavailable whenthislawnmowerwasproduced. Theyare not shippedwith your mower. T heyarealsoavailable atmostSearsretail o utlets andservice centers.MostSearsstores canalsoorderrepairpartsforyou,whenyouprovide themodel number ofyourlawnmower.Someof these accessoriesmay notapplyto your lawnmower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR MULCHER KITS STABILIZER FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS REAR DISCHARGE GRASS CATCHERS LAWN MOWERS... -
Page 5: How To Set Up Your Lawn Mower
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO INSTALL ATI'ACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shippedready to be TO UNFOLD HANDLE used as a mulcher. To convertto baggingor 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 k_,,ation_f various controls and adiustments. Save this manual for future mf_r_pn_T These=ymbob may appearon yourlawn mowaror In rc_ndure _ppaed with_e pcodud._ undea_t=_ U_e_e meaning.
- Page 7 The operationof any lawn TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER mowercan resultin foreign • Close the lift top lid. Lift top lid must be objectsthrowninto the eyes, closed wh_ operating lawn mower. which can result in severe eye damage. • Lift the rear door on the mower housing Always wear safety glasses or eye shields and place _ grass catcher frame onto the...
- Page 8 ADD GASOUNE DRIVE CONTROL • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular • Serf-propelling is controlled by holding unleaded gasoline wt_ a minimum of 87 the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the ddve octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. control lever forward until it clicks;...
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Page 9: Mowing Tips
MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For bsst performance, keep • Under cedain 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 of this manual. -
Page 10: General Recommendations
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ,_O_ FlU.,N DATES Check for Loose Fasteners II/' Claan/Inspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped) Clean Under Drive Cover Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled MowersI Check drive belVpulleys (Power-PropalladMowars) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade , !,/s Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recher_e /Electric Start Mowers I IP/4 RECheck Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil... -
Page 11: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 917.379591 MODEL NUMBER SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 IBELOW 32°F/ DIL CAPACITY: 27 OZS. CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG _GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST:... -
Page 12: Grass Catcher
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat adjusters. • Remove wheels from wheel treated. • Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover, pinion and/ TO SHARPEN BLADE or drive wheel gear teeth. NOTE: We do not recommend •... - Page 13 MUFFLER TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to could create a fire hazard and/or dam- drain oil, drain fuel tank by running age. engine until fuel tank is empty. SPARK PLUG •...
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Page 14: Rear Deflector
_,CAUTION: Before performing any TOAOJUSTHANDLE 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 Lower frame handle • 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. 2"...
- Page 16 Immediately prepare your lawn mower Operator presence control bar Upper^ for storage at the end of the season or if \/nanol_, the unit will not be used for 30 days or Y/;:I' ' more. LAWN MOWER for storage _'_" _ '_'Yl When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves,...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart
CYLINDER • Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain • Remove spark plug. moisture. Do not use plastic, Plastic • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through cannot breathe which allows conden- spark plug hole into cylinder. sation to form and will cause your unit •... - Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive I. Worn,bent or looseblade. Replace blade. Tighten vibration blade bolt. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact an authorized service center. 1. 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 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.379591 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 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 (Includes 750436X...
- Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917.379591...
- Page 22 ROTARY LAWN UUWI_IR MODEL NUMBER 917.379591 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165452)(479 UpperHan_e 161812X479 Handle BracketAssembly (Right) 158921 Engiua Zc_e ControlCable 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 150425 170025 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key #14. 15. 51) MulcherPlug 66426 WiraTle 851514...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 PART DESCRIPTION 640020A Carburetor(Incl. 187B & 239 of Engine Pads List) 632539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 632593 Dust Seal Throttle Shutter 632541 650506 Throttle Shutter Screw Ventud 632773 Roat Bowl 632675A Float Shaft...
- Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO, 143.996704 PART DESCRIPTION --If Recoil Starter ----590702 590599A SwPasdng Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Retainer 590696 Washer 590601 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y.(40...
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Page 25: Service Notes
SERVICE NOTES... - Page 26 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 27 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM (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:...