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Craftsman 917.379300 Owner's Manual

6.6 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary law mower
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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN +
6.6 HORSEPOWE
22"
EAR DISCHARGE
POWER P
LED
ROTARY LAW
MOW
Model No.
917.379300
o Safety
o Assembly
o
Operation
°
Maintenance
°
Espahol
•
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 Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN + 6.6 HORSEPOWE 22" EAR DISCHARGE POWER P ROTARY LAW Model No. 917.379300 o Safety o Assembly Operation ° Maintenance ° Espahol • Repair Parts CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment...
  • Page 2 Maintenance Parts Ordering BackCover 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...

  • Page 3: Operation

    hot.Allowthe engineto coolfor several when changing directions- maintain minutesbeforefillingthe gas tank.Clean good footing_ off any spilledgasolinebeforestartingthe o Never operate your mower without engine. proper guards, plates, grass catcher or Always makewheel heightadjustments other safety devices in place. beforestartingyour mower.Never MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE: attemptto dothis whilethe engineis •...

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. 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 nurrber of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories not apply to your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER "Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be TO UNFOLD HANDLE used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so • Open rear door and remove mulcher as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READTHISOWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFOREOPERATINGYOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location ..of ratio,us 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: Engine Zone Control

    TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER The operation ofanylawnmower c an resultin foreignobjects thrownintothe eyes,whichcan o Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed resultinsevereeyedamage.Alwayswear while operating lawn mower. safetyglassesor eyeshieldswhileoperating ° Lift the rear door on the mower housing and yourlawnmoweror performing anyadjust- ptace the grass catcher frame onto the mentsor repairs°Werecommend a wide...

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    TO START ENGINE Operator p resence Drive o To start a cold engine, push pdmer f'rce(5) control b arX_\_ .._'_ _ ,,\. #ontrol times before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes.
  • Page 9 , Poresinclothgrasscatcherscanbecome o For best results, adjust the lawn mower filledwithdirtanddustwithuseand cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts catchers willcollectlessgrass. T o prevent off only the top one4hird of the grass blades. this,regularly hosecatchers off yah water If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary andlet drybeforeusing°...

  • Page 10: Before Each Use

    Checktor Loose Fasteners ....Clean/inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clear_ Lawn M0"_,_'er ....'...._.._,f L/_r clean Under Drive Cover (Power.PropeIred Mowers) ..Check drive belt/pulleys RE (pp,we,pprope!ledMowers) C,hecldSh,a, rpenlRepiace Blade Lubrication Oha" _:..:... : ..V ....Cje_.n BatterylRechar! le ....

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.379300 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 12.56 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: '1_5QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SGiSH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 27 OZ& SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008...

  • Page 12: To Sharpen Blade

    grass cuttings, etco are in the drive wheel NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening area and must be cleaned to free drive blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is wheels. balanced. If necessary to clean the drive wheels, TO SHARPEN BLADE check both front wheels.
  • Page 13 Checkthe crankcase oil levelbefore MUFFLER starting the engine and after each five (5) Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a hours of continuous use° Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level, fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG TO CHANGE...

  • Page 14: Lawn Mower

    CAUTION: Before performing any o Remove the controls and operator presence control bar from the upper service or adjustments: handle. ° Release control bar. • Remove hairpin cotters. ° Make sure the blade and all moving ° Disconnect the lower handle from the parts have completely stoppe&...

  • Page 15: Engine Oil

    ENGINE SPEED ENGINE CARBURETOR Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed or it may result in personal injury. If you mainjet for mixturecontrol, If your engine believe that the engine is running too fast...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    = Cover your unit with a suitable protective CYLINDER cover that does not retain moisture. Do not o Remove sparkplug. use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which = Pouroneounce(29ml) ofoilthrough spark allows condensation to form and will cause plugholeintocylinder. your unit to rust °...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM 3AUSE CORRECTION 'P'oor cut- tineven 'worn, bent or loose bladel -" ;Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt, , Set all wheels at same o Wheel heights uneven, height ° Set engine speed control o Low engine speed, in fast position° o Clean underside •...
  • Page 18 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS A_OS PARA LA SEGADORAA MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, a partirde la fecha de compra, cl_ando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segSn las instrucciones para la operad6n y el mantenimiento en et manual del dueSo, Sears reparar_ gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obr&...
  • Page 19 • Revise el estanque de combustible antes de hacia usted. $iegue a trav_s de la care de haoer arrancar e! motor. No Ilene el estanque las pendientes, nunca hacia arriba o hacia abajo pues puede perder el equilibrio de gasolina en recintos cerrados, ni cuando el motor est#, funcionando o cuando siegue pendientes demasiado empinadas.
  • Page 20 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando de las tiendas Sears tambi_n pueden mender a se produjo la segadorao Tambi_n est_TLn pedir partes de repuesto pare usted, si les disponibles an la mayorfa de las tiendas de proporciona el ndmero del modelo de su Sears y en los centros de servicio_ La mayori'a segadorao Algunos de estos acoesorios tel vez no se apliquen a su segadora.
  • Page 21 o Ahora puede instalar e! recogedor o el desviador Barra de control que exige ta de recortes opciona]o presencia del operador • Pare vofver ala operaci6n de acolchamiento con Mango capa vegetal, instale la tapon acolchadora en la abertura de descarga de la segadora. Levantar Levantar PRECAUClON:...

  • Page 22: Para Ajustar La Altura De Corte

    PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL Laop_racjSn d ecuatquier segadora p uede hacerque salten objetos e xtrafos dentro desus RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED ojos, I oquapuede producir dafosgraves e n _stoso • Cierre ta tape soltable. La tape soltable debe Siempre use anteojos de segulidad o protecci6n ester cerrada cuando se esta operando la pare los ojos mientras opera su segaciora o cuando segadora.
  • Page 23 arrancar et motor y h&galo funcionar haste qua las o Pare mantener el control de la impulsi6n Ifneas del combustible y el carburador queden enganchado cuando se de vuelta en las vac_'os.La pr6xima tamporada use combustible esquinas, empuje el mango hacia abajo y nuevooVealas Instrucdones Para El levante tas ruedas delanteras fuere del suelo al girar la segadora.
  • Page 24 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR ACOLCHAR Bajo ciertas condbiones, tal como c4sped muy alto, puede ser necesario el elevar la altura del IMPORTANTE: Pare obtener el mejor corte para reducir el esfuerzo necesario para rendimiento mantenga fa caja de la segadora empujar la segadora y para evitar sobrecargar el sin acumulacion de cesped y basurao Vea motor, dejando montones de recortes de c6sped.
  • Page 25 PROGRAMADE MANTENIMIENTO Lirr, piar/inspgccionar elrscogadot de S o_-spau ( slv,_ns oqulp_do) .Llrnptar la,s,egadora AG Llmpfsr debajo de Is cublerla de Is trans* mist6n (s_gadoras con poder propulsor) sa ,d,.as ( segad,o,r_s con poder PrOPU!Ssr) ..DO Rovisar tas coffees y las poleas tmpuF ' Rsv_ar olafliar/oamblar la Ouchllla "...

  • Page 26: Especificaciones

    DEL PRODUCTO ESPECiFiCACIONES NOMERO DE MODELO 917.379300 _0MERO DE SERIE FECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: t2.5601J. IN. DESPLAZAMIENTO: 1.5 Cuartos CAPACIDAD Y TIPO DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TtPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) SAE 5W-3o (debajo 32°F) (API-SF/SG/SH) CAPACtDAD DE ACEITE:...

  • Page 27: Caja De Engranajes

    RUEDAS DE IMPULSION • Useunbloque demadera entrela cuchilla y la cajadela segadora y apriete el per'no de la Revise las medas de impulsi6n delanteras cada cuchilla gir#,ndolo en el sentido en que giran vez antes de segar, para asegurar_e de que se las rnanillas del reloj.

  • Page 28: Para Cambiar El Aceite Del Motor

    Revise el nivel del aceite del r_rter antes de arrancar el motory despuels de cada cinco (5) Acubierta del horas de uso continuado Apffete et _ap6n del filtro de aire aceite en forma segum cada vez que revise el nivel del aceiteo PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR...
  • Page 29 PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO PRECAUCl 'N: Antes de dar calquier servicio o de hacer ajustes: Se puede levantar o bajar el mango de su Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. segadora segSn le quede c6modo. Hay cuatro •...

  • Page 30: Aceite Del Motor

    Barra de control que exige Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o m_s_ SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierb perfodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, Doblar remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 31 CtLINDRO o Cubra su unidad con un forro protector adecuado qua no retenga la humedad , Remueva la buj{a_ use pl_stico. El pl#.stico no puede respirar, Io - Vac[e una onza (29 ml) de aceite a tray,s del qua perrnite la formaci6n de condensaciSn, Io agujero de la buj[a en el ci[indro.
  • Page 32 ..CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Vial corte -disparejo • Cambie fa cuchillaoApdete el Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta pemo de la cuchillao o Ajuste todas las ruedas ala • Altura de las ruedas dispareja misma altura - Vetocidad del motor lenta °...
  • Page 33 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.379300 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 131484 Clutch Yoke x 1-1/4 700343 Bushing 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 86447 Plug 137053 Shifter 137050 Helical Gear 57072 Seal 750436X Clutch Jaw 48373...
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.379300 f..,o...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.379300 DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART 751592 145646)(479 Upper Handle 15t512X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Lett) 158152 Engine Zone Control Cabte 15t511X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) 150425 Mulcher Plug 150406 Hex HeadThread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.379300...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.379300 DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART Drive Cover Decal 152903 145755 Control Cable Assembly 143603 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 48385 Control Head Kit 154990 Drive Cover 68038 Locknut #10-24 132010...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.976608 1BTA...
  • Page 39 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36177 Cylinder (IncL 2,t0,12,20 & 650925A Carburetor Mounting Stud CaYouretor Gasket 125) 36183 27652 Dowel Pin 36009 Governor Unk Air Batlle 36059 Breather Element 187A 36195 36005A * Breather Cover & Gasket 36013 Brake Lever Ass'y,. Brake Control Lever 590568 Screw, !0-24 x 3/4"...
  • Page 40 MODEL NUMBER 143.9766,08 ..PART DESCRIPTION NO,, 640020 Carburetor (lncL 187B & of Engine Parts List) 632539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 632593 Dust Seal 63254 t Throttle Shutter 650506 Throttle Shutter Screw 632675A Float Bow] 632701 Idle Restdctor 632544 Float Shaft 632543 Float...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.976608 PART NO,, DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (IncL 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spdng 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y,...
  • Page 44 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1=800-366=PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4..REPAIR (1-800-473-7274)

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