Owner's Manual ICRRFTSMRW I 6.75 HORSEPOWER 21" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.379600 • • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance EspaSol Repair Parts NOTE: Engines which are certified to comply with California and U.S. EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and include the following emission control systems: Engine Modiflcatton (EM), and Three-way Catalyst ('rwc) (If so equipped).
Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Assembly .............................................. 5 Operation .............................................. 6 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 10 Maintenance ....................................... 10 Product Specifications........................ 11 Service and Adjustments.................... 13 Storage ............................................... 14 Troubleshooting ....
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing grovel drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute. • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Never operate machine in wet grass.
ALook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. A CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag.
KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the IocatLon of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
Theoperation ofanylawn mower canresultin 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. HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance, Speed is not adjustable.
DRIVE CONTROL • Self-prapelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then releasing 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. Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self-propelling.
MOWINGTIPS • Under certain conditions, suchasvery tailgrass,itmaybenecessary toraise theheight ofcuttoreduce pushing effortandtokeepfrom overloading the • • • • • • engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL CAPACITY: SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: .045") BLADE BOLT TORQUE: CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM4 35-40 FT. LBS. • The model and serial 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.
Bladeadapter Lockwasher (r[_<__ ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ, Select the oil's SAE viscositygrade according to your expected operating temperature. kOr;n ha't ' _/ / washer Trailing edge adapter GRASS CATCHER • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used• • Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear.
AIRFILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter. TO CHANGE AIR FILTER 1. Remove the air filter by turning clockwise to the stop and pull away from collar. 2. Remove filter from inside of cover. 3. Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation. 4. Insert new filter into cover. 5.
TO ADJUST HANDLE The upper handle may be adjusted to four (4) different height positions. 1. Loosen both handle knobs only enough to allow the upper handle to pivot to the desired adjustment position. 2. Tighten both handle knobs securely. Catcher f_me Frame opening Handle Knob HandleKnob TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top. 2. Slip vinyl bindingsover frame.
• When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position. Squeeze 7 Operator presence Upperhandle _ -//J roidforward for stroage ..... /7 ':" ,' _, '_j,, /,/'$_'_vy/ 3,.k¥ dS+,_< l,S' ._ position Lower handle ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start CORRECTION 1. Dirty air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 6. Bad spark plug. 7. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. 8. Control bar in released position. 9. Control bar defective. Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 3. Dirty air filter. 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 5. Too much oil in engine. 6.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher notfilling(ifso equipped) 1. Cutting height too low. 2. Lift on blade worn off. 3. Catcher not venting air. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Replace blade. 3. Clean grass catcher. Hard to push 1. Grass is too high or wheel height is too low. 2. Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass, 3. Grass catcher too full. 4. Handle height position not right for you. 1. Raise cutting height. 17 2.
ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.379600 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 175258 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 6 17490416 175248X004 137053 57072 48373 7 8 9 10 11 77881 137051 175257 57079 131484 DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 700343 86447 137050 750436X 750369 12000003 850848 81585X004 Bushing Plug Helical Gear Clutch Jaw Grease E-PJng Hi-Pro Key Spring Bracket Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-114 Engagement Bracket Shifter SeaJ Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Nos.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.379600 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 175391X479 175245X479 169780 156577 171407 136376 51793 66426 175794 128415 175069X479 175070)(479 17060410 175082X479 175081X479 175243 175244 63601 153638 175573 88652 85543 87677 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 DESCRIPTION Upper Handle LowerHaadid ControlBar Engine Zone Control Cable Haadle Bolt Handle Knob HairpinCoiter WireTie Rear Door Kit (Incl.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.379600 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 26 145755 751152 158755 175436 150495 175012 145212 15034O 12000(To8 137054 88O8O 88118 67725 701037 175252 Control Cable Assembly Locknut #10-24 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.t2 V-Belt Spring Retainer Hubcap Locknut Wheel & Tire Assembly E-Ring Pinion Dust Cover Felt Washer Washer 1/2x 1-1/2 x .134 Selector Knob Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2_/4 KEY NO. PART NO.
MODEL NO. 143.016714 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE -390 9OO 110 400 .
MODEL NO. 143.016714 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY NO. PART NO.
MODEL NO. 143.016714 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY NO. PART NO. -1 2 4 5 6 7 16 17 640271 31615 31767 631184 631183 640070 650506 631807 651025 18 20 20A 25 27 28 29 30 31 35 36 36A 37 40 44 47 48 60 630766 640027 640200 631867 631024 632019 631028 631021 631022 640259 640080 632766 632547 640030 27110A 630748 631027 632760B DESCRIPTION Carburetor (Incl.
MODEL NO. 143.016714 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE 7-=f =f-' KEY NO. PART NO. -1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 590702 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590703 12 590535 13 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Stader Spnng Pin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Sp_ng Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y Sta_er Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) Starter Rope ( 98" X 9/64" dia,) Sta_er Handle _m5 _2 V--14 --0 II KEY NO. PART NO.
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