Manual Craftsman 917.379480

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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 ...

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    Warranty .............................................. 2 Safety Rules ........................................ 2 Assembly ............................................. 4 Operation ............................................. 6 Maintenance Schedule ....................... 10 Maintenance ........................................ 10 Product Specifica ...

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    • Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. • Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean off any ...

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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 retail outlets and 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 M ...

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    HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables • Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position. • Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. • Remove handle padding h ...

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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. Lea ...

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    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 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. ENGINE SPEED The engine spee ...

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    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 release the drive control lever. • Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released. To stop forward motion without stopping engine, release th ...

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    • To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. Wait until blade and all moving parts have stopped and turn fuel valve to OFF position if you do not intend to restart the engine soon. On Fuel Valve lever MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing eff ...

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES 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 # Cl ...

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    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.0 QUARTS JNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): OIL CAPACITY: SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 18.50ZS. CHAMPIONR J19LM OR J19LM INTAKE: .005" - .007" EXHAUST: .007" - .009" SOLID STATE IGNI ...

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    • 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. Lockwasher Spacer Blade ...

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    • To read proper level, insert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read the oil level. • Replace engine oil cap. • Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. Oil filler cap/dipstick __Upper limit _Lower limit AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged ...

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    ACAUTION: Before performing anyservice or adjustments. • Release control bar and stop engine. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. • 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 ...

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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 an authorized service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not ...

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    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. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance ...

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    OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain moisture ...

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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Excessive vibration Starter rope hard topull Loss of drive Gross catcher hot filling (if so equipped) Hard to push 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 1. Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 3. Blade adapter broken. 4. Blade dragging in grass. 1 ...

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    ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.379480 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 s J 14 KEY NO. 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 PART NO. 17490416 137055X004 137053 57072 48373 77881 137051 137074 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 10 57079 HardenedWasher 1-1/4 11 131484 Clutch Yoke Engagement Bracket 12 700343 Bushing Shifter 13 86447 Plu ...

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    ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL.NUMBER 917.379480 78 57 27 25 13 10 14 12 10, .J < < 15 3O 2O 37 52 72 22 1_23 35 37 30 27 28 29 41 13 ...

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    ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379480 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 22 23 25 27 28 29 3O 31 32 34 35 37 39 40 41 44 169933X479 130861 150425 66426 136376 169936 170947 128415 15O050 STD512505 150191 156374X479 700365X479 1331g0x479 140661X479 63601 140540 84596 87677 83923 ...

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    ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379480 54 53 14 18 12 • ° 14 15 13 16 11 / 13 ...

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    ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379480 KEY NO. 1 • 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 26 PART NO. 146323 751152 158755 146527 150495 150182 145212 15O340 1200OO58 137054 88O8O 88118 67725 701037 143603 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Control Cable Assembly 28 154990 Locknut #10-24 31 132010 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 32 137052 V-Belt 35 1515 ...

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    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. GCV160-A1A CONTROL I CAMSHAFT I CARBURETOR I 11 10 t 14 4 42 ...

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    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. GCV160-A1A _FANCOVERJ I 6_ 13 13 FLYWHEEL I 1 3 5 7 14 5 nn , i ,n RECOIL STARTER I 1 l AIR CLEANER 43 ...

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    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. GCV160-A1A 4 44 ...

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    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. GCV160-A1A CONTROL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 5580311 Arm, Governor 2 5580329 Rod, Governor 3 5580345 Spring, Governor 4 5580352 Spring, Throttle Return 5 4439428 Spring, Lever 6 0800466 Holder, Cable 7 5580378 Base Comp., Control Use up to sn 1177559. 7 6094122 Base Comp., Control Use from sn 1177560. 8 5580386 R ...

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    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. GCV160-AIA FAN COVER KEY PART NO. NO. 1 3683646 2 5028923 3 5580394 4 5580451 5 5580469 6 5580519 7 5580527 8 2499440 9 5581004 10 0671636 11 2449593 12 0250647 13 0250985 14 0053447 FLYWHEEL KEY PART NO. NO. 1 0348433 2 5580659 3 5723747 4 5580675 5 5580683 6 5580782 7 5580790 8 0803619 9 1725050 10 0671552 11 044203 ...

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    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. GCV160-AIA II II • CYLINDER BARREL KEY PART NO. NO. 1 5579982 2 2399780 3 5579990 4 5580006 5 0636845 6 0803619 7 5581038 8 1441112 DESCRIPTION Cylinder Assy. Clip, Valve Guide Cover, Head Cover Comp., Breather Bolt, Flange (6X12) Bolt, Flange (6X14) Oil Seal 25.4X62X6 Spark Plug (BPR6ES NGK) OIL PAN KEY PART NO. NO ...

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    For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1"800-4-MY-HOME s" Anytime, dayor night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 ...

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