Owner's Manual £RAFTSMAN° 5.5 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWEF Model No. 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.
Warranty ............................................... Safety Rules ......................................... Assembly .............................................. Operation .............................................. Maintenance Schedule ........................ Maintenance ......................................... 2 2 4 6 10 10 Product Specifications .......................... 11 Service and Adjustments ...................... 14 Storage .................................................
• Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine. • Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is running. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.
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. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE , _.
HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO PREPARE TO UNFOLD HANDLE NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower. • Disconnect engine battery connector (male) from battery connector (female) • Connect battery charger connector (male) to battery connector (female). • Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C. outlet. • Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time. • After charging, connect engine connector (male) to battery connector (female).
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MOWER. Compare MANUALAND the illustrations SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING with your lawn mower to familiarize YOUR LAWN 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.
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER • Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame side hooks onto the handle bracket hooks. • The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame. _,CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.
DRIVE CONTROL ADDGASOLINE • Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then release the lever. • Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released. To stop forward motion without stopping engine, release the operator presence control bar slightly until the drive control disengages.
• To stop engine, release operator MULCHING MOWING TIPS presence control bar. NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps. MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section of this manual.
F'LL 'N DATES ./'__d ASYOUCOMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ..... SERVICE /_'4"_,_._/ Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped) M ,?.
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) 20 OZS. OIL CAPACITY: CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 35-40 FT. LBS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: BLADE BOLT TORQUE: •The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.
IMPORTANT: treated. Blade bolt is grade 8 heat TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. • Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. • Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine. • Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of engine.
_f_CAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments: • Release control bar and stop engine. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST HANDLE The upper handle may be adjusted to four (4) different height positions. • Loosen both handle knobs only enough to allow the upper handle to pivot to the desired adjustment position..
ENGINE SPEED CARBURETOR Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it.may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment. Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Operator • Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. • Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.
ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER • Remove spark plug. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Excessive vibration CHART CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. Starter topull rope hard 1. Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 3. Blade adapter broken. 4. Blade dragging in grass. Loss of drive 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Contact an authorized service center. 1. Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Contact an authorized service center. 3.
ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODE L NUMBER 917.379400 BATTERYART 5 4 3 \ 2 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 PART NO. 157553 750909 17411312 86353 111549X DESCRIPTION Battery Bracket Battery Hex Washer Head Screw 13x.
ROTARY LAWN MOWER-GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY MODEL NO. 917.379400 PART NUMBER 702511 jJ j• 17 15 14 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 PART NO. 17490416 137055X004 137053 57072 48373 77881 137051 137074 57079 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Engagement Bracket Shifter Seal Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Nos. 4, and 7) Bearing Worm Shaft Drive Shaft Hardened Washer 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 PART NO.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379400 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 169933X479 151501 63601 136376 761152 151023 128415 150050 STD512505 144929 156374X479 700365X479 133190X479 140661X479 20 21 22 23 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 37 39 40 41 44 46 140540 150425 85543 87677 83923 150341 142748 62335 145935X004 701037 700331X004 146630 700325X007 150078 173569X479 173570)(479 150406 172833 851514 DESCRIPTION Upper Handle Zone Control Asm.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379400 KEY NO. .1:= 2 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 27 28 PART NO. 146323 158755 146527 150495 150182 145212 150340 12000058 137054 88080 88118 67725 169936 701037 143603 154990 DESCRIPTION Drive Control Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2-1/8 V-Belt Spring Retainer Hubcap Hex Nut Wheel & Tire Assembly E-Ring Pinion Dust Cover FeltWasher Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x ,134 Control Bar Selector Knob Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 3/4 Drive Cover KEY NO.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.005502 KEY PART NO. NO DESCRIPTION 12 ----590694 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590696 4 590601 5 590697 6 590698 7 590699 8 590700 11 590695 12 590535 13 590701 Recoil Starter Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree grommet) Starter Rope ( 98" X 9/64" dia.) Starter HandLe m O--2 KEY PART NO.
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