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6.0 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.379040
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Safety
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Assembly
•
Operation
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Maintenance
•
Espa_ol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
VLslt o urCraftsmanwebs_te:www.sea rs.com/craltsman
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- Page 1 6.0 HORSEPOWER 22" SIDE DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.379040 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 VLslt o urCraftsmanwebs_te:www.sea rs.com/craltsman...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Pads Ordedng ..... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubdcated, 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 crossinggravel • Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another drives,walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor)wheneveryou responsible adult. • Be alert and tum machine off if children leave the equipment,before cleaning enter the area.
- Page 4 _WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its _,Look for this symbol to point out constituents, and certain vehicle important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONT!! BECOMEALERTH! YOUR components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause SAFETY IS INVOLVED. cancer and birth defects or other A CAUTION: In order to prevent...
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Page 5: Assembly
Read these instructions and 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: Unfoldhandle carefullyso IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is as notto pinchor damage controlcables. shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in 1. -
Page 6: Operation
KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself withthe locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manualfor future These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. - Page 7 NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned The operationof any lawn mowercan resultin when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-position edjusters (if so equipped) foreign objectsthrowninto the eyes, whichcan result allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs. in severe eye damage.
- Page 8 _)RIVE ADD GASOUNE C ONTROL NOTE: Beforefillingfuel tank, remove , Self-propelling is controlled by holding and discardthe debds plug that is inside the operator presence control bar down the tank. to the handle and pushing the drive • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular control lever forward until it clicks;...
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Page 9: Maintenance
MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING'rIPS • -. :..,.: , :: IMPOI_ANT:: 'For best :performance, • Under cerfain condition_, _such as very keep mower housing free of built*up tall grass, it may be necessary to raise grass and trash. See =Cleaning" in the height of cut to reduce pushing MAINTENANCE section of this manual. -
Page 10: Maintenance Schedule
.,._ . .o,,','E, Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) • O Clean Under Drive Cover Check ddve belt/ lays (Power- Propell_Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade 11'3 Lubdcalton Chart Clean Battew/Rechar Electdc S tart Mowe_ E Check Engine Level N Change Engine _d_1.2 Clean Air Filter... -
Page 11: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATEOF PURCHASE 1.6 QUARTS 3ASOLINECAPACITWTYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR 31LTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RC12YC ;PARK PLUG(GAP: .030") BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 3540 FT. LBS. The model and sedal numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above. - Page 12 Blade • If lubricant is required, use only Texaco adapter Starplex Premium 1 Grease, PaRR No. Crankshaft 750369. Do not substitute. Key, ENGINE ,ockwao.ar LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. • Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature, bolt...
- Page 13 MUFFLER Inspect_nd replacecorrodedmuffleras it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. _ Container SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginningof each mowingseason or after every 100 hours of operation,which ever occurs AIR FILTER first. Spark plug type and gap settingare Yourengine witl not run properlyand may shownin =PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS"...
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Page 14: Service And Adjustments
_kCAUTION: Before performing any t. Remove upper handle and all parts service or adjustments: attachedto lower handle. 1. Release control bar and stop engine, 2. Remove hairpincottersfrom lower 2. Make sure the blade and all moving handle bracket mountingpin. parts hove completely stopped. 3. -
Page 15: Storage
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the FUEL SYSTEM unit will not be used for 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent LAWN MOWER gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel When lawn mower is to be stored for a filter,.fuel hose, or tank during storage. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT: Never cover m ower while A CAUTION:Never storethe lawn mower engone a ndexhaust areas are stillwarm. with gasolinein the tank inside a building where fumes may roachan open flame or spark.Allow the engine to cool before storingin any enclosure. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE... - Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE" CORRECTION Lossofdrive 1. Drive wheels n otturning 1. Adjust o rreplace d rive withdnvscontrol engaged, control cable. 2. Beltnotdriving 2, Putbelt o npulleys o r replace b elts if broken. Grass catcher 1. Cutting h eight toolow. 1.
- Page 18 ROTARY L AWN MOWER - -MODEL NO. 9 17.379040 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 7 02511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapplng Screw 114-20 x 1-114 700343 Bushing 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 86447 137053 Shifter 137050 Helical Gear 57072 Seal 750436)( Clutch Jaw 750369 Grease...
- Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.379040...
- Page 20 Handle Knob 845S6 Engine Pulley 151590X479 Lower Handte 87677 Hi-Pro Key #liP 505 170346X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) Engine - (See Breakdown) Craftsman Model 11A6(_-O152-E1 1_X479 Hand_ Bracket Assembly (Right) 140540 Rear Deflector 636O1 Locknut Keps 750097 Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 1/2...
- Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.379040...
- Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL NO. 917.379040 PART PART DESCRIP_ON DESCRIPTION 145755 ConVol Cable Assembly 7010_7 Selector Knob 751152 Loclolut 1/4-20 1436O3 Pan Head Taping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 158755 HexWasherHeadScrew 1/4 x 2.0 1370_ DdveCover 146527 V.B_t 132010 Locknut 1504g5 Retainer Spring 137052 Drive Pulley...
- Page 23 BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON MODEL NO. 11A602 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 0152-E1 1022 1029_ 23S_ * REQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONMANUAL, 615_ 404 _,._) 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 122_J_ 1370 2760 _jg_ _ 833÷ 18_ 2o_...
- Page 24 MODEL NO. 11A602 _RIGGS & STRA'I'fON TYPE NO. 0152-E1 t-CYCLE ENGINE 12__.1 163_ _1__ ._zJj_ 745_ 922aF I 122_-_. 2s7_ 190_ E_'O_ 613A__ j,_4 11036 LABEL KIT-EMISSION J 1019 KIT'LABEL 1 _ANUAL...
- Page 25 MODEL NO. 11A602 BRIGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO. 0152-E1 _CYCLE ENGINE © 1211 395_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL _<_>o_ 332_ ENGINE GASKET SET 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 883_ 1022_...
- Page 26 MODEL NO. 11A602 BRIGGS & STRATr0N 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 0152-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692670 Cylinder Assembly 690979 Key-Timing 299819 • Seal-On (Magneto Side) 695882 Plate-Cylinder Head 692667.O€+ Gasket-Air Cleaner 499619 Sump-Engine 695276 Head-Cylinder 691050 Line-Fuel (Cut to Required 695168 .+ Gasket-Cylinder Head Length)
- Page 27 MODEL NO. 11A602 BRIGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO. 0152-E1 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 691305 Crank-Governor 691 IO8 Screw (Cylinder Head Plate) 692310 Switch-Stop 691321 O:_ Seal-Throttle Shaft 66538 Boot.Sparkplug 692294 Spacer-Fuel Tank 690345 Screw (Breather Passage Cover) 691855 Spdng-Fdction 690959 Pin-Locating 691830 Gear-Timing...
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