Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN 55 HORSEPOWER 22 REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.379480 • • • • • • 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.sea rs.
Warranty .............................................. Safety Rules ........................................ Assembly ............................................. Operation ............................................. Maintenance Schedule ....................... Maintenance ........................................ 2 2 4 6 10 10 Product Specifications ......................... 11 Service and Adjustments ..................... 14 Storage ................................................
• Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. • 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.
These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced, 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 ,f(.vi.l_=*,.
HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS TO UNFOLD HANDLE Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: • Open rear door and remove muleher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. • You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflector. • To retum to mulching operation, install mulcher plug into discharge opening of mower.
_NOWYOUR 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 I ° These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature product. Learn and understand their meaning.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. ENGINE SPEED The engine speed is controlled by a throttle control located on the side of the upper handle.
DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOLINE • 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 drive control 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 presence control bar. Wait until blade and all moving parts have stopped and turn fuel valve to OFF position if you do not intend to restart the engine soon. On Fuel Valve lever MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher !/ (If Equipped) oM Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) W Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers} R Check/Sharpen/Replace ¥/ _ ¥/ Blade . .Ip#.3 Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start Mowers I NE Check ChangeEngine EngineOil OilLevel Inspect Muffler Clean Air Filter DATES !/ I_ If # I/ 1/14 I/1.2 ....
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: JNLEADED 1.0 QUARTS REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 18.50ZS. OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): OIL CAPACITY: CHAMPIONR INTAKE: EXHAUST: SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: J19LM OR J19LM .005" - .007" .007" - .009" SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: .010 IN. BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.
• To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed. Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. Lockwasher Blade • The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory.
• To read proper level, insert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read the oil level. • Replace engine oil cap. • Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. Oil filler cap/dipstick MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch.
ACAUTION: Before performing anyservice or 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 CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual. REAR DEFLECTOR TO ADJUST HANDLE The upper handle may be adjusted to four (4) different height positions.
ENGINE CARBURETOR ENGINE SPEED Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous.
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. LAWN MOWER Operator presence control bar Upper Handle -_ Fold When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance "section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.
OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. • Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Excessive vibration Starter rope hard topull CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. 1. Engine flywheel brake is on 1. when control bar is released. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. 3. 4. Blade adapter broken. Blade dragging in grass. 3. 4. Replace blade. ]]ghten blade bolt. Contact an authorized service center. Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. Contact an authorized service center.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.379480 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 14 J KEY NO. PART NO. 17490416 2 3 4 6 137055X004 137053 57072 48373 7 8 9 77881 137051 137074 s DESCRIPTION KEY NO. Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Engagement Bracket Shifter Seal Gear Case Halves Kit (includes Key Nos, 4, and 7) Beadng Worm Shaft Drive Shaft 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 17 18 19 PART NO.
ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL.NUMBER 917.379480 27 13 72 22 30 12 10 14 29 1_23 35 10, 37 78 .
ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379480 KEY NO. 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 22 23 25 27 28 29 3O 31 32 34 35 37 39 40 41 44 PART NO.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379480 KEY NO. 1 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 26 • PART NO. 146323 751152 158755 146527 150495 150182 145212 15O340 1200OO58 137054 88O8O 88118 67725 701037 143603 DESCRIPTION Control Cable Assembly Locknut #10-24 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 V-Belt Spring Retainer Hubcap Flanged Nut Wheel & Tire Assembly E-Ring Pinion Dust Cover FeltWasher Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x .134 Selector Knob Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 KEY NO.
HONDA 4-CYCLE CONTROL CAMSHAFT ENGINE MODEL NO.
HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO.
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HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE CONTROL KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5580311 5580329 5580345 5580352 4439428 0800466 5580378 7 6094122 8 9 10 11 12 5580386 2418671 5580998 0145557 0471623 CAMSHAFT CARBURETOR DESCRIPTION Arm, Governor Rod, Governor Spring, Governor Spring, Throttle Return Spring, Lever Holder, Cable Base Comp., Control Use up to sn 1177559. Base Comp., Control Use from sn 1177560.
HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE AIR CLEANER FAN COVER KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Rubber, Supporter 107 mm Petcock Assy. Man Bracket, Petcock Cap Assy., Fuel Tank Tube, Fuel Cover Comp., Fan NH1 Black Coller, Fan Cover Collar, Ft. Turn Signal Bolt, Stud Screw-Washer 5X10 Bulk Hose, Fuel Clip, Tube (B8) Clip, Tube (B10) Clip, Tube (C9) 3683646 5028923 5580394 5580451 5580469 5580519 5580527 2499440 5581004 0671636 2449593 0250647 0250985 0053447 MODEL NO.
HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. GCV160-AIA II CYLINDER BARREL KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5579982 2399780 5579990 5580006 0636845 0803619 5581038 1441112 DESCRIPTION Cylinder Assy. Clip, Valve Guide Cover, Head Cover Comp., Breather Bolt, Flange (6X12) Bolt, Flange (6X14) Oil Seal 25.4X62X6 Spark Plug (BPR6ES NGK) OIL PAN KEY PART NO.
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