Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 917.37945 Craftsman
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Owner's Manual ICRRFTSMAN'I 6.0 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ELECTRIC START ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.379450 • 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.
Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Assembly .............................................. 5 Operation .............................................. 7 Maintenance Schedule .
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel 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 tocomplete stop before removing grass catcher.
aq, Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. ACAUTION: 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 as- sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. You can now install catcher or optionat clipping deflector.
K_IOWYOUR 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 These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objec{s i;. .,:, 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.
DRIVE CONTROL • 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 releasing the lever. • Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released.
IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more than five continous seconds between each time you try to start. Wait 5 to 10 seconds between each attempt. 1. To start engine using the auxiliary starter handle, follow the steps above. Exchange the use of the start key for starter handle.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE _ERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners !1 / V / Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under ndve Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) _/ Check drive belt/ ulleys lPower.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 31L CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RC12YC BLADE BOLTTORQUE: 35-40 FT.
• 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.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engTne 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.
_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: 1. 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.
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Hake sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top. 2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes.
o 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 When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
• Cover your unit with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain mois- ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engone and exhaust areas are still warm.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Starter rope hard 1. Engine flywheel brake is on topuU when control bar is released. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 3. Blade adapter broken. 4. Blade dragging in grass. CORRECTION 1. Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope.
ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.379450 BATTERY 5 3 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 157553 Battery Bracket 2 7509C9 Battery 3 17411312 Hex Washer Head Screw 13 x .
ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.379450 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20x1-1/4 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 137053 Shifter 57072 Se_d 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key NOS.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 120607 TYPE NO. 0139-E1 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 883 i_. _-i 1022 584t_ 6_ 10'_ 718 46 43 "_ 44.
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BRIGGS & SXRATTON 4,-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 120607 TYPE NO. 0139-E1 KEY pART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 692670 Cylinder Assembly 2 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 3 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 4 499619 Bump-Engine 5 695276 Head-Cylinder 7 695166 .
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