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Owner's Manual

ICRRFTSMRN°J

6.75 HORSEPOWER

21" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.379610

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Espa_ol

• Repair Parts

NOTE: Engines which are cedffied to comply with California and U.S. EPA emission regulations

for SORE (Smatl Off Road Equipment), are certified to operate on regular unleadedgasoline,

and include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), and Three-way

Catalyst (TWC) (If so equipped).

AVISO: Los motores homologados para cumplir con la reglamentaci6n sobre emisiones de

California y de la Agencia de Protecci6n Ambiental estadounidense (EPA) para equipos

pequefios no cimulantes (SORE) funcionan con gasolina normal sin plomo, e incluyen los

siguientes sistemas de control de emisiones: modificaci6n del motor (EM) y catalizador de triple

acci6n (TWC) (en caso de tenet/o).

The D.O.M. decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of

your engine. This period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPNCARB. To

find theiifa period specification for your engine, please match one of the following letters with the

letter printed on your D.O.M. decal: (C) 125 hours, (B) 250 hours, (A) 500 hours.

La calcomanfa D.O.M. incluya especiflcaciones sobre la duraci6n del motor para el perfodo de

vida util de su motor relaccionado con emisiones, Este periodo se relaciona con la duraci6n en

conformidad con las emisiones seg0n Io cerUficado por EPNCARB. Para hallar la especificaci6n

del perfodo de vida de su motor, mire cudl de las siguientes letras viene impresa en su

calcomanfa D.O.M.: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 horas.

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.corn/craftsman

Summary of content (27 pages)

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Owner's Manual ICRRFTSMRN°J 6.75 HORSEPOWER 21" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.379610 • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance • • Espa_ol Repair Parts NOTE: Engines which are cedffied to comply with California and U.S. EPA emission regulations for SORE (Smatl Off Road Equipment), are certified to operate on regular unleadedgasoline, and include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), and Three-way Catalyst (TWC) (If so equipped).
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Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules ...................................... 2-4 Assembly ............................................... 5 Operation ........................................... 6-9 Maintenance Schedule ....................... 10 Maintenance .................................. 10o13 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY Product Specifications ......................... 11 Service and Adjustments ..................... 14 Storage .........................................
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• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you I_ave 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.
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• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and [_se extra caution when servicing them. • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. 4$Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions: it means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!H YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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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.
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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 location 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.
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. S,_"rf 0L_SU Theoperation ofanylawn mower can resultin TO CONVERT MOWER Yourlawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging : REAR BAGGING 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.
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DRIVE CONTROL • _elf-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 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.
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TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator 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.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ;ERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/ ulleys (Power-Propelle_Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace IJ/ i/ I/' If I_ i/ ¥1 It/ Blade t,/ 3 Lubrication Chart Clean SatteP//Rechar e fElectdc Start Mowerrl if I_ 1#/4 _Check En_gine Oil Level Change Engine Oil _#'t,2 Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler _ Clean o
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OFPURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): 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 RJ t 9LM4 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 themand date of purchase in space provided above.
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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, ddve 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.
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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to ' drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty, 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. 2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. 3. 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. 4.
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_,CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: t. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped, 3. 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.
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ENGINE ENGINE SPEED 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 a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment.
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ENGINE ENGINE OIL FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: it is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel rifler, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. 1. Drain the fuel tank. 2.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM Does not start Dirty air filter. Oyt of fuel. Stale fuel. 1. 2. 3. 14, Water in fuel. 4. 8. 9, position. Control bar defective, 9. Replace control bar. 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Set to "Higher Cut" position, 2. 3. 4, Set to "Higher Cut" position. Clean/replace air filter. Clean underside of mower 6. Too much oil in engine. Walking speed too fast, 5. 6. housing. Check oil level, Cut at slower walking speed. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1, 2. 3.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.379610 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 175258 17 KEY NO. PART NO, I 2 3 4 6 17490416 175,?.48X(X)4 137053 57072 48373 7 8 9 10 11 77881 137051 175257 57079 131484 DESCRIPTION Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Engagement Bracket Shifter Seal Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Nos. 4, and 7) Beadeg WormShaft Ddve Shaft Hardened Washer Clutch Yoke KEY NO. PART NO.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379616 KEY PART NO. NO. G3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 175391)(479 175245X479 169780 156577 171407 136376 51793 66426 175794 128415 175069X479 175070X479 17060410 175576X479 17557"7X479 175243 175244 63601 153638 178.398 88652 85543 87677 84 .....
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11 / 14 14 41 8 13 12 16
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379610 KL=Y pART NO. NO. 1 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 26 145755 751152 158755 175436 150495 17501,2 145212 150340 12000058 137(To4 88080 88118 67725 701037 175262 DESCRIPTION Control Cable Assembly Locknut #10-24 Hex Washer Head Screw V-Belt Spring Retainer 1/4-20 x 2.12 Habcap Locknut Wheel & Tire Assembly E-Ring Pinion Dust Cover Felt Washer WaSher 1/2 x %1/2 x ,134 SeleCtor Knob Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 K_-Y NO. PART NO.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.016/'14 400 135 119 125 275.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. 1 37465 2 26727 6 33734 7 36557 12 36775 12A 36558 12B 36694 14 28277 15 30589 16 34839A 17 31335 18 651018 19 36281 20 32600 30 37464 40 40027 41 40042 42 40006 43 20381 45 36777 46 32610A 48 27241 50 37460 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) Dowel Pin Breather Element Bmatber Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) Breather Tube Breather Cover/Tube (lecL 12B) Breather Tube Elbow Washer Governor Rod (Incl.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL _m_7 ,o KEY NO. PART NO. ---1 2 4 5 6 7 16 17 18 20 20A 25 27 28 29 30 31 35 36 36A 37 40 44 47 48 60 640271 31615 31767 631184 631183 640070 650506 631807 651025 630766 640027 640200 631867 631024 632019 631028 631021 631022 640259 640080 632766 632547 640030 27110A 630748 631027 632760B DESCRIPTION * * • * • * * * • • Carburetor (Incl.
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CRAFTSMAN MODEL 4-CYCLE ENGINE 13/ 4 KEY NO. PART NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 590702 590599A 590600 690696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 11 590703 12 590535 13 590701 NO. 143.016714 DESCRIPTION Recoil Stader 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 m5 O--2 ]__14 KEY PART NO. NO.
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