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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.com/craftsman
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Warranty .............................................. 2 Product Specifications ......................... 11 Safety Rules ........................................ 2 Service and Adjustments ..................... 14 Assembly ............................................. 4 Storage ................................................ 16 Operation ............................................. 6 Troubleshooting .................................. 17 Maintenance Schedule ....................... 10 Repair P
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• Dress properly.Do not operate mower • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust when barefoot or wearing open sandals. fumes are dangerous. Wear only solid shoes with good traction • Never cut grass by pulling the mower when mowing. towards you. Mow across the face of • Check fuel tank before starting engine. slopes, never up and down or you might Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the lose your footing. Do not mow exces- engine is running or when the engine is sively steep slopes. Use caution wh
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These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced, are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retailoutletsand 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_=*,. - CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHERK_S STABILIZER GRASS CATCHERS FOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISC
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TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS HOWTO SETUPYOUR LAWN MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be TO UNFOLD HANDLE used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so discharging: as not to pinch or damage control cables • Open rear door and remove muleher plug. • Raise handles until lower handle section Store mulcher plug in a safe place. locks into place in mowing position. • You can now installcatcher or optional • Remove protective padding, raise upper clipping deflect
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_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 supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION ENGfNE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEPHANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Engine zone controlcable )
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Lower Wheels for High Cut PlateTab 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 Lever shields while operating your lawn mower Raise Wheels for Low Cut or performing any adjustments or repairs. TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER We recommend a wide vision safety • Lift the rear door of the lawn mower mask over spectacles or standard safety and place the grass catcher frame glasses. hooks onto the
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ADD GASOLINE DRIVE CONTROL • Self-propelling is controlled by holding the • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever 87 octane(Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide forward until it clicks;then release the drive control lever. deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in • Forward motion will stop when the operator quant
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS • To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. Wait until blade IMPORTANT: For best performance, and all moving parts have stopped and keep mower housing free of built-up turn fuel valve to OFF position if you do grass and trash. See =Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual. not intend to restart the engine soon. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce On them in size so that as they fall ontothe lawn they will disp
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILLIN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR 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 I_ If# Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start Mowers I I/ 1/14 NE Check Engine Oil Level !/ Change Engine Oil I/1.2 Inspect Muffler .... Clean Air Filter _2 N; Cle
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE 1.0 QUARTS GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: JNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 18.50ZS. OIL CAPACITY: CHAMPIONR J19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .005" - .007" EXHAUST: .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.Record both seria
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• To check blade balance, drive a nail • The gear case is filled with lubricant to into a beam or wall. Leave about one the proper level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs attention is if inch of the straight nail exposed. Place center hole of blade over the head of service has been performed on the the nail. If blade is balanced, it should gear case. remain in a horizontal position. If either • If lubricant is required, use only Texaco end of the blade moves downward, Starplex Pr
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MUFFLER • To read proper level, insert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it tube. Do not thread the cap onto the could create a fire hazard and/or dam- tube. Remove and read the oil level. age. • Replace engine oil cap. SPARK PLUG • Reconnect spark plug wire to spark Change your spark plug each year to plug. make your engine start easier and run Oil filler cap/dipstick better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch. CLEANING IMPORTANT: For b
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ACAUTION: Before performing TO ADJUST HANDLE anyservice or adjustments. The upper handle may be adjusted to four • Release control bar and stop engine. (4) different height positions. • Make sure the blade and all moving ° Loosen both handle knobs only enough parts have completely stopped. to allow the upper handle to pivot to the • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark desired adjustment position.. plug and place where it cannot come in • Tighten both handle knobs securely. contact with plug. L
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CARBURETOR ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to Your engine speed has been factory set. suspected carburetor problems, take your Do not attempt to increase engine speed lawn mower to an authorized service or it may result in personal injury. If you center for repair and/or adjustment. believe that the engine is running too fast IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the or too slow, take your lawn mower to an engine governor, which is facto
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Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Upper Handle -_ //,,,._P_)_ LAWN MOWER Fold _/_'_----_ ,"_ When lawn mower is to be stored for a forward for __.__,_';;'_'/J period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove storage __, ,J_ Fold all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a \ backward clean, dry area. • Clean entire lawn mower (See "__ Mowing "CLEANING" in the Maintenance Lower handle
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OTHER IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. ACAUTION: Never store the lawn mower • Replace your gasoline can if your can with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your spark. Allow the engine to cool before gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your unit indoors and storing in any enclosure. cover it to give protection
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. ]]ghten vibration blade bolt. 2. Contact an authorized 2. Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Starter rope hard 1. Engine flywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to when control bar is released. topull upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Contact an authorized 2. Bent engine crankshaft. service center. 3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Move lawn mower to cu
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.379480 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 14 s J PART KEY KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 10 57079 HardenedWasher 1-1/4 11 131484 Clutch Yoke 137055X004 2 Engagement Bracket 12 700343 Bushing 3 137053 Shifter 13 86447 Plug 4 57072 Seal 14 137050 Helical Gear 6 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit 15 750436X Clutch Jaw (includes Key Nos, 4, 15 750369 Grease and 7) 17 12000003 E-Ring 7 77881 Beadng 18 850848 Hi-ProKay 8 1
