Craftsman 917.379420, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 379420 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espahol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Cmfl sman website www ssars com cmftsman ...

Page 2: ...n the United States This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 Safety standards require operator presence controls to minimize the dsk of injury Your unit is equipped with such controls Do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence controls under any circ...

Page 3: ...ower if it vibrates abnormally Excessive vibration is an indicationof damage stop the engine safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required Do net run the _ indoors Exhaust fumes are dangerous Never cut grass by pullingthe mower towards you Mow across the face of slopes never up and down or you might lose your footing Do not mow excessively steep slopes Use caution when operating t...

Page 4: ...t the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct toolsas neces sary to ensure proper tightness All parts such as nuts washers belts etc neces sary to complete the assembly have been placed in the pads bag TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FR...

Page 5: ...KEEPHAND8 OR WARNING ON OFF ANO FEETAWAY Operator presence control lever Engine zone control cabF Starter handle Handle knob Engine oil cap with dipstick Mulcher door Gasoline Biercap _lrner Drive cover IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Searsrotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American N...

Page 6: ...operatorpresence controlbar down to handle to continuemowingwithouteelf propelling To keep drive controlengaged when turningcorners push down on handla and liftfrontwheels off groundwhile turning lawn mower Operator presence control Drive bar _ control To engage ddve control Drive control disengaged TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Raise wheetsfor lowcut and lowerwheels for highcut Adjustcuttingheightto s...

Page 7: ...on any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE To start a cold engine push primer five 5 times before Wing to start Use a firm push This step is not usually 7 necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to sn...

Page 8: ...our lawn isthe earlyafternoon At thistimethe grasshas dded and the newty cutarea wiUnotbe exposedto lhe direct sun For best results adjustg_elawn _ cut6ngheightsolhst tbe lawn rnowercuts offonlythe topone thirdof_e grass blades ffthe lawfl is ovorgrownit wil be necessan to rabe the heightofcutto reducepushingeffortand to keepfrom overloacr_gthe engine and leaving clumpsof mulchedgrass For extremel...

Page 9: ...wer as instructed in this manual Someadj_ willneedtobe made _ toprope_ m_m_ you_ ur_ Alladjustmentsinthe _ vice andAdjust rnentS section ofthis menuel shouldbe ched ed at least once eech season Once awar rap_ _ ap_rk p_ cV_ or repla_ air filter alenlent and died blede for wear A new spe_ plug and dean new air filter element assuras proper air fuel mixture andhelpsyourerminerun better and _st_ger F...

Page 10: ...nnot come in contact with spark plug Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from tuming when removing blade bolt Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Remove blade bolt by tuming counter clockwise Remove blade and attaching hardware bolt lock washer and hardened washer NOTE...

Page 11: ...vel at the factory The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case If lubricant is required use only Texaco Starplex Premium Grease part no 750369 Do not substitute DRIVE WHEELS Check front ddve wheals es ch time before you mow to be sure they move freely The wheels not tuming freely means trash grass cuttings etc are in the drive wheal area and must b...

Page 12: ... filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot Push in on cover and turn counterclock wise to tighten Slot Air filter Tum dock v_e to Air filter cover countel clockwise to tighten MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffleras it couldcreate a firehazard and ordamage SPARK PLUG Change yourspark plugesch yasrto make yourenginestarteasierand runbetter Set spa_p_ggapat 030r_h CLEANING IMPORTANT F...

Page 13: ...mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE REPLACE DRIVE BELT i Remove drive cover Remove belt by pushing down on gear case pulley and rollingbelt off it TumJawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up Remove blade Remove debds shield Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft Install new belt by reversing above steps Always use factory approved be...

Page 14: ...tbe used for 30 days or more LAWNMOWER When lawn mower is to be storedfor e period of time clean itthoroughly removeall dirt grease leaves etc Store ina clean dry area Clean entire lawn mower See CLEAN ING inthe Maintenancesectionof this manual Lubdcate as shown intheMaintenance sectionof thismanual Be surel_at all nuts bolts screws and pins aresecurelyfastened Inspect moving parts for damage brea...

Page 15: ... 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to mash the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINEOIL Drain oil with engine warm and replacewith cleanengine oil See ENGINE inthe Maintenancessction of thismanual CYLINDER Remove sparkplug Pourone ounce 29 ml of oilthrough sparkplug hole intocylinder Puffstarterhandle slowlya few timesto distri...

Page 16: ...n engine 6 Wai_ng speed toofasL 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Wh_ hekahts uneven 3 Buildupof grass leaves and trash underrnower 1 Clean replaceair filter 2 Fillfueltank 3 Draintankand re_l with freshdean fuel 4 Drainfuel tankand carburetorand refilltank withfresh gasoline 5 Connect wiretoptug 6 Replace spa__ug 7 Tighten blade boltor replace blade adapter 8 Depress controlbarto handle 9 Replace cont...

Page 17: ...nting air 1 Grass is too high or wheel hek_t k too k w 2 Rear of lawn mower hou_gorUade dra_ng ingrass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Hand_ he_ po_onnot dght foryo_ CORRECTION _ _ b_do T_ blade bo_ 2 Contact an authodzed service cert 1 Depre con_bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope 2 Contact an authorized service center 3 Retrace Uade adap_r 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard sudace ...

Page 18: ... ERVICENOTES 34 ...

Page 19: ...484 12 700343 13 86447 14 137050 15 750436X 16 750369 17 12000003 18 85O848 19 81585X004 Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 EngagementBrack t Shifter Seal Gear Case Halvas Kit Inctudea Key Nos 4 6 and 7 Beadng Worm Shaft Ddve Shaft HardenedWasher ClutchYoke Bushing P_g Helical Gear ClutchJaw Grease E Ring Hi Pro Key Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 35 ...

Page 20: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 379420 4O _60 51 72 ...

Page 21: ...t3 8 16x3 4 Wheal AdjustingBracket Spacer Sclector Spdng Selector Knob AxleArm Aseambly BellevilleWeaher ShoulderBOlt v_eal 1 IraAseambly WaveWuher Locknut3 18 16 Danger Decal KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 48 149741 Thread Cuffing Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 49 STD541425 Hex Locknut 51 134612 DebrisShield 52 150406 Hex Head Thread RollingScrew 3 6 16 x 1 1 8 53 851084 Hex Head Screw 3 6 24 x 1 3 8 Grd 8 54 8...

Page 22: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 379420 24 22 23 ...

Page 23: ...ocknut 114 20 SelectorKnob FeltWasher Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 Dust Cover I_nk n 1 4 x 2 0 KEY PART NO NO 23 12000058 24 150340 26 145212 28 150182 30 143603 32 154990 36 132010 37 137052 39 75192 41 1370g0 42 7O2511 43 152018 44 152019 45 86012 m E RV_ Wheal Tire Assembly Hex Flange Locknut Hubcap Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 DriveCover Locknut Drive Pulley sp_ng sprig Gear Case Assembly ...

Page 24: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 996510 126 119 313 20 125 238 25O 4O ...

Page 25: ...6 Mounting Flange Incl 72 thru 83 306 301 36246 Oil Drain Plug Incl 73 305 35647 Drain Plug Gasket 306 36996 Oil Seal 307 35499 Governor Shaft 309 650562 Washer 310 35648 Governor Gear Ass y 313 34080 Incl 81 325 37152 GovernorSpool 347 651038 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 370A 36261 RywbeelKey 370C 37199 380 640174 Bollevllla Washer 390 590739 Flywheel Nut 400 3679213 Soild State Ignltion Spark PlugCover ...

Page 26: ... Screw 631807 Fue F_ng 651025 Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw 630766 Tension Spring 640018 Idle Reatdctor Screw 640053 Idle Restdctor Screw Cap 631867 FloatBowl 631024 Float Shaft 632019 Float 631028 Float Bowl O R mg 631021 Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 631O22 SpringClip 36O45A PdmerBulb RetainerRing 640080 Main NozzleTube 632766 CarbumtorTube 632547 O Ring Main Nozzle Tube 640175 High Spe...

Page 27: ...lner Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog DogSp_ng Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle W t4 KEY NO um 3 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 PART NO 5g0739 5g0740 590616 5g0617 590618A 59O638 59O535 590701 59O76O DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog DogSpr_ng Pulley Rewind Spdng Ase y Starter HousingAss y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Len...

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