Craftsman 917.379600 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRRFTSMRWI6.75 HORSEPOWER21" REAR DISCHARGEPOWER PROPELLEDROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.917.379600• Safety• Assembly• Operation•

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,,,,,,,__°_.._JAS YOU COMPLETE f_a_O_l_\/iel:: nA--_Check for Loose Fasteners VSCtaan/Inspect Grass Catcher(If Equipped) _ (t_ I

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSERIALNUMBERDATE OF PURCHASEGASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTSUNLEADED REGULAROILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)SAE 5W-30

BladeadapterkOr;n ' ha'tLockwasher (r[_<__ _//washer Trailing edge adapterGRASS CATCHER• The grass catcher may be hosed withwater, but mu

AIRFILTERYour engine will not run properly and maybe damaged by using a dirty air filter.Replace the air filter every year, moreoften if you mow in ve

TO ADJUST HANDLEThe upper handle may be adjusted tofour (4) different height positions.1. Loosen both handle knobs onlyenough to allow the upper handl

• When setting up your handle from thestorage position, the lower handle willautomatically lock into the mowingposition.Squeeze7Operator presenceUpper

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEDoes not start 1. Dirty air filter.Loss of powerPoor cut-uneven2. Out of fuel.3. Stale fuel.4. Water in fuel.5. Spar

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONGrass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height.notfilling(ifso 2. Lift on blade worn of

ROTARYLAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.379600GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 175258KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1142 175248

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINEMODEL NO. 143.0167149OO_ 262_110 .285400 135130 _,120119416125103_-390"305"3064O

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINEMODEL NO. 143.016714KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP]ION1 374652 267276 337347 3655712 3677512A 3655812B 3669414 2827715 3058916 34839A

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINEMODEL NO. 143.016714KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION- - 640271 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List)1 31615 Throttle Shaft &a

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• Stop the blade(s) when crossing groveldrives, walks, or roads.• Stop the engine (motor) whenever youleave the equipment, before cleaningthe mower or

ALook for this symbol to point outimportant safety precautions. It meansCAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED.A CAUTION: In order to preve

Read these instructionsand this manualin its entirety before you attempt toassemble or operate your new lawnmower.IMPORTANT: This lawn mower isshipped

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURLAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to f

Theoperationofanylawnmowercanresultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe eyes, which can resultin severe eye damage.Always wear safety glasses or eyeshields w

DRIVE CONTROL• Self-prapelling is controlled by holdingthe operator presence control bar downto the handle and pushing the drivecontrol lever forward

MOWINGTIPS• Undercertainconditions,suchasverytailgrass,itmaybenecessarytoraisetheheightofcuttoreducepushingeffortandtokeepfrom overloading theengine a