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Owner's Manual

CRRFTXHRN°

6.75 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE _'

POWER PROPELLEI_

ROTARY LAWN MO_/_i_

Model No.

917.379590

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

•Maintenance

•EspaSol

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoflman Estates, IL 60179

Vis_,_o_ Great,mart websi_:e:www sears,com/craltsman

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14

Assembly 4 Storage 16

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 17

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 37

Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained,

lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the

owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty

applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This Warranty does not cover:

*Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower

blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.

o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank-

shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-

tained in the owner's manual.

Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest

Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while

this product is in use in the United States.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

Safety standards require operator

presence controls to minimize the

risk of injury. Your unit is equipped

with such controls. Do not attempt to

defeat the function of the operator

presence controls under any

circumstances.

TRAINING:

•Read this operator's manual carefully.

Become familiar with the controls and

know how to operate your mower

properly. Learn how to quickly stop

mower.

• Do not allow children to use your mower.

Never allow adults to use mower without

proper instructions.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, especially small children and

pets.

• Use mower only as the manufacturer

intended and as described in this

manual.

•Do not operate mower if it has been

dropped or damaged in any manner.

Always have damage repaired before

using your mower.

•Do not use accessory attachments that

are not recommended by the manufac-

turer. Use of such attachments may be

hazardous.

• The blade turns when the engine is

running.

PREPARATION:

•Always thoroughly check the area to be

mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks,

wires, bones, and other foreign objects.

These objects will be thrown by the

blade and can cause severe injury.

•Always wear safety glasses or eye

shields when starting and while using

your mower.

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 spilled gasoline before starting

the engine.

• Always make wheel height adjustments

before starting your mower. Never

attempt to do this while the engine is

running.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

OPERATION:

• Keep your eyes and mind on your

mower and the area being cut. Do not let

other interests distract you.

•Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never

run while operating your mower. Always

be sure of your footing -- keep a firm

hold on the handles and walk.

•Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-

charge opening at all times.

•Always stop the engine whenever you

leave or are not using your mower, or

before crossing driveways, walks, roads,

and any gravel--covered areas.

•Never direct discharge of material

toward bystanders nor allow anyone

near the mower while you are operating

it.

• Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing

your mower, stop the engine and make

absolutely sure the blade and all moving

parts have stopped. Then disconnect the

spark plug wire and keep it away from

the spark plug to prevent accidental

starting.

• Do not continue to run your mower if you

hit aforeign object. Follow the procedure

outlined above, then repair any damage

before restarting and operating you

mower.

• Do not change the governor settings or

overspeed the engine. Engine damage

or personal injury may result.

• Do not operate your mower if it vibrates

abnormally. Excessive vibration is an

indication of damage; stop the engine,

safely check for the cause of vibration

and repair as required.

• Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust

fumes are dangerous.

• Never cut grass by pulling the 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 the mower on uneven

terrain or when changing directions --

maintain good footing.

•Never operate your mower without

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or

other safety devices in place.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

•Check the blade and the engine

mounting bolts often to be sure they are

tightened properly.

• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at

frequent intervals for proper tightness to

be sure mower is in safe working

condition.

•Keep all safety devices in place and

working.

• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine

free of grass, leaves or excessive

grease and oil.

•Check grass catcher often for deteriora-

tion and wear and replace worn bags.

Use only replacement bags that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of

your mower.

•Always keep a sharp blade on your

mower.

•Allow engine to cool before storing in

any enclosure.

•Never store mower with fuel in the tank

inside a building where fumes may

reach an open flame or an ignition

source such as ahot water heater,

space heater, clothes dryer, etc.

_Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!H BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFE]Y IS INVOLVED.

_CAUTION,: Always disconnect spark

plug wire an(] place wire where it cannot

contact spark plug in order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

_WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

These acceasories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not

sidpped 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 accessonas may not apply to your lawn mower,

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES,

AIR FILTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

STABIUZER

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Read these instructions and this manual in its

entirety before you attempt to assemble or

operate your now lawn mower.

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOUNE inthe engine.

Your new lawn mower has been assembled

at the factory with the exception of those parts

left unassembled for shipping purposes. All

parts such as nuts, washers, belts, etc.,

necessary to complete the assembly have

been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe

and proper operation of your lawn mower, all

parts and hardware you assemble must be

tightened securely, Use the correct tools as

necessary to ensure proper tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

•Remove loose parts included with mower.

•Cut down two end comers of carton and

lay end panel down fiat.

• Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower handle

and padding holding operator presence

control bar to upper handle.

•Roll lawn mower out of carton and check

carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.

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 holding operator

presence central bar to upper handle.

•Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted

for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust

Handle" in the Service and Adjuslment

section of this manual.

Operator presence

bar

Upper handle _

Uft up

Mowing

position

Lower handle

TO INSTALL A'I-rACHMENTS

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 optional

clipping deflector.

•To return to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into dischan:je opening of

mower. Be sure all tabs are seated

properly.

Mulcher plug

_CAUTION: Do not run your lawn

mower without mulcher plug in place or

approved clipping deflector or grass

catcher in place. Never attempt to

operate the lawn mower with the rear

door removed or propped open.

KNOWYOUR 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 adju§tments. Save,,this manual for future reference.

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CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Engine zone COntrolcable

Operator presence control bar

Drive control lever

Starter handle

Grass

Engine oil

Mulcher plug cap w/

dipstick

Housing

Gasoline cap

cover

Primer

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE inthe engine. Wheel adjuster

(on each wheet)

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade

turns when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar -must be

held down to the handle to start the engine.

Release to stop the engine.

Primer - pumps additional fuel from the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting

a cold engine.

Starter handle - used for starting the engine.

Drive control lever - used to engage power-

propelled forward motion of lawn mower.

Mulcher plug - must be removed to convert to

bagging or discharging operation.

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.

HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed was set at the factory

for optimum performance. Speed is not

adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

_CAUTION: Federal regulations

require an engine control to be installed

on this lawn mower in order to minimize

the risk of blade contact injury. Do not

under any circumstances attempt to

defeat the function of the operator control.

The blade turns when the engine is

running.

•Your lawn mower is equipped with an

operator presence control bar which

requires the operator to be positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to start and

operate the lawn mower.

TO ADJUST cuTrlNG HEIGHT

• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels

for high cut.

•Adjust cutting height to suit your require-

ments. Medium position is best for most

lawns.

• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster

lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or

down to suit your requirements. Be sure all

wheels are in the same setting.

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned

when plate tab inserts into hole in lever.

Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)

allow lever to be positioned between the

plate tabs.

Plate Tab

Lower Wheels for High Cutr ._._. _

,ever

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO ATrACH GRASS CATCHER

• Close the lifttop lid. Lifttop lid must be

dosed while operating lawn mower.

• Lift the rear deer on the mower housing

and place the grass catcher frame onto the

formed tabs on the rear door hinge

bracket,

• The grass catcher is secured to the lawn

mower housing when the rear door is

lowered onto the grass catcher frame.

CAUTION: Do not lawn

run your

mower without clipping deflector or

approved grass catcher in place. Never

attempt to operate the lawn mower with

the rear door removed or propped open.

Hinge

Rear door

Grass catcher

frame

Formed

tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

•To remove grass catcher, release operator

presence control bar to stop engine.

• Lift up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when

emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

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 lever.

•Forward motion will stop when the

operator presence control bar is

released. To stop forward motion

without stopping engine, release the

operator presence control bar slightly

until the drive control disengages. Hold

operator presence control bar down to

handle to continue mowing without self-

propelling.

•To keep drive control engaged when

turning corners, push down on handle

and lift front wheels off ground while

turning lawn mower.

Operator presence control bar

,,,, Drive

%,\ ./_ _XX.\control

To engage drive Drive control

control disengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the

engine.

• Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fill is dean.

•Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full

line on the dipstick.

NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine

for accurate dipstick reading

• Engine holds 27 ozs. of oil. For type and

grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in

Maintenance section of this manual.

• Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.

• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if

needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.

• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap

each time.

• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

• Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or each season. You may need

to change the oil more often under dusty,

dirty conditions.

GAS

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quartzes that can be

used within 30 days to assure fuel

freshness.

WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohot or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas

can damage the fuel system of an engine

while in storage. To avoid engine problems,

the fuel system should be emptied before

storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas

tank, start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use

fresh fuel next season. Sea Storage

InstTuctions for additional information. Never

use engine or carburetor cleaner products in

the fuel tank or permanent damage may

occur.

Gasoline filler cap Engine oil cap

TO START ENGINE

• To start a cold engine, push primor three

(3) times before trying to start. Use afirm

push. This step is not usually 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 snap

back.

• To stop engine, release operator presence

control bar.

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be

necessary to repeat priming steps. In

warmer weather over priming may cause

flooding and engine will not start. If you

do flood engine, wait a few minutes

before attempting to start and do not

repeat priming steps.

MOWING TIPS

•Under certain conditions, such as very

tall grass, it may be necessary to raise

the height of cut to reduce pushing effort

and to keep from overloading the engine

and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It

may also be necessary to reduce

ground speed and/or run the lawn

mower over the area a second time,

• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the

width of cut by overlapping previously

cut path and mow slowly.

• For better grass bagging and most

cutting conditions, the engine speed

should be set in the fast position.

• When using a rear discharge lawn

mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of

cut grass may not enter the grass

catcher. Reduce ground speed (push-

ing speed) and/or run the lawn mower

over the area a second time.

•If a trail of clippings is left on the right

side of a rear discharge mower, mow in

a clockwise direction with a small

overlap to collect the clippings on the

next pass.

•Pores in cloth grass catchers can

become filled with dirt and dust with use

and catchers will collect less grass. To

prevent this, regularly hose catcher off

with water and let dry before using.

• Keep top of engine around starter clear

and clean of grass clippings and chaff.

This will help engine air flow and extend

engine life.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section

of this manual.

The special mulching blade will recut the

grass clippings many times and reduce

them in size so that as they fall onto the

lawn they will disperse into the grass and

not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will

biedegrade quickly to provide nutrients for

the lawn. Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade) speed as this will provide the

best recuttJng action of the blades.

Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet

grass tends to form dumps and interferes

with the mulching action. The best time to

mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At

this time the grass has dried and the newly

cut area will not be exposed to the direct

sun.

For best results, adjust the lawn mower

cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts

off only the top one-third of the grass blades.

If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary

to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing

effort and to keep from overloading the

engine and leaving clumps of mulched

grass. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut by overlapping

previously cut path and mow slowly.

Certain types of grass and grass conditions

may require that an area be mulched a

second time to completely hide the

clippings. When doing a second cut, mow

across or perpendicular to the first cut path.

Change your cutting pattem from week to

week. Mow north to south one week then

change to east to west the next week. This

will help prevent matting and graining of the

lawn.

Max I/3

MA,NTENANCESC.EDULE

FILL tN DATES _ _ _.lb q.._ ,_

AS YOU COMPLETE .#___._"_

Check for Loose Fasteners !_ II/

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped) I_

MClean Lawn Mower _

OClean Under Drive Cover

(Power-Propelled Mowers) ll/

Check drive belt/pulleys

IE Power-Propelled Mowers) I_

RCheck/Sharpen/Replace Blade 1_3

LubriCationChart I_ 11#

Glean Bakery/Recharge

/Electric Start iowers_ I/ IW#'4

i Check En_line Oil Level I_

Change Engine Oil I/'1.2

I_1 Clean Air Filter 1_2

Inspect Muffler

Clean or Replace Spark Plug

E iReplace Air Filter Paper Cartridge V'2

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures,

2 - Sen/ice more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions,

3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

4- Charge 48 hours at end of season.

'Of_SERVlCE DATES

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence, To receive

full value from the warranty, operator must

maintain mower as instructed in this

manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your unit.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year, replace the spark plug,

replace air filter element and check

blade for wear. A new spark plug and

clean/new air filter element assures

proper air-fuel mixture and helps your

engine run better and last longer.

• Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

13) Wheel adjuster

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ine oil

Rear door hinge

1_ Handle bracket mounting pin

(_) Spray lubricant

(_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section,

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the serf

lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be

lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite

type lubdcant sparingly.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NUMBER 917.379590

SERIALNUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

HORSEPOWER:

GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:

OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):

6.75

1.5 QUARTS

UNLEADED REGULAR

SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 27 OZS.

SPARK PLUG IGAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR Jt 9LM

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008

EXHAUST: .004 - .008

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP: .0125 IN.

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.

•The model and serial numbers will be found on adecal attached to the rear of the

lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space

provided above.

LAWN MOW__R

Always observe safety rules when performing

any maintenance.

TIRES

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may cause

tire damage.

BLADE CARE

For best results, mower blade must be

kept sharp, Replace bent or damaged

blades,

TO REMOVE BLADE

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place wire where it cannot

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

turning when removing blade bolt.

• Protect your hands with gloves and/or

wrap blade with heavy cloth.

• Remove blade bolt by turning counter-

clockwise.

• Remove blade and attaching hardware

(bolt, lock washer and hardened

washer).

NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and

check the key inside hub of blade adapter.

The key must be in good condition to work

properly. Replace adapter if damaged.

TO REPLACE BLADE

• Position the blade adapter on the

engine crankshaft. Be sure key in

adapter and crankshaft keyway are

aligned.

• Position blade on the blade adapter

aligning the two (2) holes in the blade

with the raised lugs on the adapter.

• Be sure the trailing edge of blade

(opposite sharp edge) is up toward the

engine.

• Install the blade bolt with the lock

washer and hardened washer into

blade adapter and crankshaft.

• Use block of wood between blade and

lawn mower housing and tighten the

blade bolt, turning clockwise.

• The recommended tightening torque is

35-40 ft. Ibs.

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

treated.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade

is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause eventual damage to lawn mower or

engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a file

:or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

•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 ahorizontal position. If either

end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade

is balanced. Crank shaft

Blade _ _ keyway

adapter _'-_(_._ A_=wm==

Key _ _._'_=_

bolt /"_'' '_ I.,.i _"" shaft

Lock' \ Trailin 13lade

washer Hardened edge adapter

washer

GRASS CATCHER

•The grass catcher may be hosed with

water, but must be dry when used,

• Check your grass catcher often for

damage or deterioration. Through normal

use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing,

replace only with a manufacturer approved

replacement catcher. Give the lawn

mower model number when ordering.

DRIVE WHEELS

Check front drive wheels each time before

you mow to be sure they move freely.

The wheels not turning freely means

trash, grass cuttings, etc. are in the drive

wheel area and must be cleaned to free

drive wheels.

If necessary to clean the drive wheels,

check both front wheels.

Remove hubcaps, hairpin cotters and

washers.

•Remove wheels from wheel adjusters.

• Remove any trash or grass cuttings

from inside the dust cover, pinion and/

or drive wheel gear teeth.

• Put wheels back in place.

• If after cleaning, the drive wheels do

not turn freely, contact your nearest

authorized service center.

GEAR CASE

• To keep your drive system working

properly, the gear case and area

around the drive should be kept clean

and free of trash build-up. Clean under

the drive cover twice a season.

• The gear case is filled with lubricant to

the proper level 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 1 Grease, Part No.

750369, Do not substitute.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-20'

.30° .20• 0' 30,

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL GHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption

when used above 32°F. Check your

engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running

low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in

one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each five (5)

hours of continuous use. -i3ghten oil plug

securely each time you check the oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to

drain oil, drain fuel tank by running

engine until fuel tank is empty.

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug

end place wire where it cannot come in

contact with spark plug.

•Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a

clean surface.

•Tip lawn mower on its side as shown end

drain oil into a suitable container. Rock

lawn mower back and for_ to remove any

oil t_ped inside of engine.

• Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and

on side of engine.

•Fill engine with oil. Fill only to the "FUll"

line on the dipstick. DO NOT overfill.

•Replace engine oil cap.

•Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

ner

AIR RLTER

Your engine will not run properly and may

be damaged by using adirty air filter..

Replace the air filter every year, more

often if you mow in very dusty, dirty

conditions. Do not wash air filter.

TO CHANGE AIR FILTER

•Loosen cover knob.

• Swing cover down and remove from

hinge.

•Pull paper filter out of air cleaner body.

•Clean air cleaner cover and body.

•Install a new paper filter.

•Reinstall cover to air cleaner body. Be

sure hinge is assembled properly.

•Swing cover up and tighten cover knob.

(Do not overtighten).

Hil _r cover

MUFFLER

Inspect end replace corroded muffler as it

could create a fire hazard end/or damage.

SPARK PLUG

Change your spark plug each year to make

your engine start easier and run better. Set

spark plug gap at .030 inch.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. Clean the underside of your mower

after each use.

_,CAUTION: spark plug

Disconnect

wire from spark plug and place wire

where it cannot come in contact with the

spark plug.

• Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air

filter end carburetor are up. Clean the

underside of your lawn mower by scraping

to remove build-up of grass end trash.

• Clean engine often to keep trash from

accumulating. A dogged engine runs

hotter and shortens engine life.

• Keep finished surfaces end wheels free of

all gasoline, oil,etc.

• We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean lawn mower unless the

electrical system, muffler, air filter end

carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in shortened

engine life.

CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER

Clean under drive cover at least twice a

season. Scrape unders'de of cover with putty

knife or similar tool to remove any build-up of

trash or grass on underside of drive cover.

Paper filtei"

Cover knob 13

j0_CAUTION: Before performing any

service and 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 CUFFING HEIGHT

See 'q-O ADJUST CUB-ING HEIGHT" in the

Operation section of this manual.

REAR DEFLECTOR

The roar deflector, attached between the roar

wheels of your lawn mower, is provided to

minimize the possibility that objects will be

thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the

operator's mowing position. If the rear

deflector becomes damaged, it should be

replaced.

TO REMOVF./REPLACE DRIVE BELT

• Remove drive cover. Remove belt by

pushing down on gear case pulley and roll

belt oft.

• Turn lawn mower on its side with carbure-

tor and fuel cap up.

• Remove blade.

•Remove debris shield.

• Remove bell from engine pulley on

crankshaft.

• Install new belt by reversing above steps.

• Always use factory approved belt to assure

fit and

cover

• Remove the starter rope guide from the

upper handle.

• Remove hairpin cotters.

•Disconnect the lower handle from the

handle brackets.

•Turn the handle over and reassemble the

hairpin cotters that have been removed.

• Reassemble the starter rope guide.

• Route cable(s) below crossbar of lower

handle and reassemble the controls

and the operator presence control bar

to the upper handle.

co_nCAUTION: The operator presence

trol bar must pivot freely to permit

blade brake engagement when control

bar is released. Do not over tighten the

fasteners holding the controls to the upper

handle,

• To change from medium low to high

position only the upper handle section will

have to be turned over.

• To change from medium low to low

position, only the lower handle section will

have to be turned over.

Shipping position

Medium low

_. Medium high

Belt

Push

down

TO ADJUST HANDLE

Your lawn mower handle can be raised or

lowered for your mowing comfort. Four (4)

positions are available: high, medium high,

medium low and low. Handles are shipped

mounted in the medium low position.

•To change from medium low to medium

high position, the upper and lower handle

sections will have to be turned over.

•Remove the cable dips.

• Remove the controls and operator

presence control bar from the upper

handle.

Low

High

. Lower handle

Squeeze to f_'__

bracket

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 has anon-adjustable

fixed main jet for mixture control. If your

engine does not operate properly due to

suspected carburetor problems, take your

lawn mower to an authorized service

center for repair and/or adjustment.

IMPORTANT: never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed

setting can be dangerous, if you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest authorzed

service center, which has proper

equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER

Insert leg of tubular frame through front

opening of grass catcher and thread

frame into sewn hem of bag.

NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the

straight leg of the tubular frame.

•When frame comes out the other end of

sewn hem, immediately work the end of

frame down inside the bag as shown in

inset.

•Slide sewn hem evenly around the

tubular frame until both ends of frame

are exposed out of the front opening.

•Assemble lower frame to tubular frame

as shown. Be sure handle is outside of

bag and frames are fully seated as

shown in inset.

•Slip vinyl bindings over frame.

NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold

them in warm water for a few minutes. If

bag gets wet, let it dry before using.

•Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed

while operating lawn mower.

_,CAUTION: Do not run your lawn

mower without clipping deflector or

approved grass catcher in place. Never

attempt to operate the lawn mower with

the rear door removed or propped open.

Sewn

Tubular frame hem

Sewn hem Flip lid

Lower frame

,,,_ (Frames

.-" must be

fully

seated)

Tubularframe

Lower frame handle

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.

LAWNMOWER

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 "CLEAN-

ING" in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

•Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

HANDLE

You can fold your lawn mower handle for

storage,

• Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower

handle toward each other until the lower

handle clears the handle bracket, then

move handle forward.

• Loosen upper handle mounting bolts

enough to allow upper handle to be folded

back.

IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for

storage or transportation, be sure to fold the

handle as shown or you any damage the

control cables.

• When setting up your handle from the

storage posi'don, the lower handle will

automaticaJly lock into the mowing position.

Lower

handle

Squeeze to fold Handle

bracket

Operator presence control bar

Fold foward

for storage

Upper

Fold

backward

Lower Mowing

handle position

ENGINE

FUELSYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum

deposits from forming in essential fuel system

parts such as carburetor, f fuel filter, fuel hose

or tank during storage. Also, experience

indicates that alcohol blended fuels ( called

gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas

can damage the fuel system of an engine

while in storage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel

lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur,

• Use fresh fuel next season,

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel

gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer

to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.

Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes

a_er adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to

reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas

tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

Hairpin

cotter

ENGINEOIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with

clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

CYUNDER

•Remove spark plug.

•Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark

plug hole into cylinder,

•Pull starter handle slowly a few times to

distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug.

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season to

another.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Does not start

Loss of power

Poor cut- uneven

• 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 proteclJve

cover that does not retain moisture. Do

not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe

which allows condensaUon to form and will

cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

_CAUTION: Never store the lawn

mo_wer wtth gasoline in the tank ns de a

building where fumes may reach an open

flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

1, Dirty air filter.

2. Out of fuel,

3. Stale fuel.

4. Water in fuel.

5. Spark plug wire is

disconnected.

6. Bad spark plug.

7. Loose blade or broken blade

adapter.

8. Control bar in released

position.

9. conb'al bar defective.

t. Rear of lawn mower housing

or cutting blade dragging

in heavy grass.

2. Cutting too much grass.

3. Dirty air filter.

4. Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

5. Too much oil in engine.

6. Walking speed too fast.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Wheel heights uneven.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves

and frash under mower.

CORRECTION

1. Clean/replace air filter,

2. Fill fuel tank.

3. Drain tank and refill with

fresh clean fuel.

4. Drain fuel tank and

carburetor and refill tank

with fresh gasoline.

5. connect wire to plug.

6. Replace spark plug.

7. Tighten blade belt or

replace blade adapter.

8. Depress control bar to

handle.

91 Replace control bar.

1. Setto "Higher Cut"

position.

2. Set to "Higher Cut"

posi_on.

3. Clean/replace air filter.

4. Clean underside of mower

housing.

5. Check oil level.

6. Cut at slower walking

speed.

1. Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

2. Set all wheels at same

height

3. Clean underside of

mower housing.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Excessive

vibration

Starter rope hard

topull

Loss ofddve

Grass catcher

not filling ('rfso

equipped)

Hardtopush

1. Worn, bent or loose blade,

2. Bent engine crankshaft.

Engine flywheel brake is on

when control bar is released.

Bent engine crankshaft.

Blade adapter broken.

Blade dragging in grass.

1. Drive wheels not turning

with drive control engaged.

2. Belt not driving

1. Cutting height too low.

2. Lift on blade worn off.

3. Catcher not venting air.

1. Grass is too high or wheel

height is too low.

2. Rear of lawn mower

housing or blade dragging

in grass.

3. Grass catcher too full.

4, Handle height position not

right for you.

1. Replace blade. -Sghten

blade bolt.

2. Contact an authorized

service center.

1. Depress control bar to

upper handle before

purling starter rope.

2. Contact an authorized

service center.

3. Replace blade adapter.

4. Move lawn mower to cut

grass or to hard surface.

1. Adjust or replace drive control

cable.

2. Put belt on pulleys er

replace belts if broken.

1. Raise cutting height.

2. Replace blade.

3. Clean grass catcher.

1. Raise cutting height.

2. Raise rear of lawn mower

housing one (1) setting

higher.

3. Empty grass catcher.

4. Adjust handle height to

suit.

ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.379590

GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511

17 7\

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

17490416

137055X004

137053

57072

48373

77881

137051

KEY PART

DESCRIP_ON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 9 137074 Drive Shaft

1-1/4 10 57079 Hardened Washer

Engagement Bracket 11 131484 Clutch Yoke

Shifter 12 700343 Bushing

Seal 13 86447 Plug

Gear Case Halves Kit 14 137050 Helical Gear

(Includes Key Nos. 4, 5, 15 750436X Clutch Jaw

and 7) 16 750369 Grease

Bearing 17 12000003 E-Ring

Worm Shaft 18 850848 Hi-Pro Key

19 81585X004 Spring Bracket

NOTE: All component dimensions given

in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379590

61 10_

2O37

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUM,-,==, ......

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 165451 X479

• 2 158152

4 150425

5 66426

6136376

8145793

9151023

10 128415

11 150050

12 STD512505

13 63601

14 156374X479

15 700365x47g

16 133190X479

17 140661X479

2O 14054O

22 85543

23 87677

25 83923

27 151138

28 142748

29 61651

30 750913X004

31 701037

32 700331X004

34 146630

35 750085X007

37 150078

38 88348

39 161814X479

40 161812X479

Upper Handle

Engine Zone Control Cable

MulcherPlug

WireTie

HandleKnob

Control Bar

Rear Door Kit

Pop Rivet

Self Tapping Screw #10-24 x 5/8

HexTapping Sereww/Sems 1/4-20x 1/2

Nut 1/4 - 20

Back Plate

Side Baffle

Discharge Baffle

Rear Baffle

Rear Skirt

Engine Pulley

Hi-Pro Key #505

Hex Flange Nut

Wheel

Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16 x 1

Spring Washer

Axle Arm Assembly

Selector Knob

SelectorSpring

Spacer

Wheel AdjustingBracket

Thread Cutting Screw w/Seres 5/16o18 x 3/4

Flat washer 3/8

Handle BracketAssembly (Left)

Handle Blacket Assembly (Right)

41 t 50406

44 161769

46 851514

47 157101

48 851074

49 850263

50 851084

51 165548

52 85463

53 747604612

55 751592

56 88652

57 51793

58 157081X479

59 131959

61 132001

62 134612

64 ......

69 151448

- - 161858

-- 169983

Hex Head Thread RoilingScrew 3/8-16 x1-1/8

Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key #14, 15, 51)

BladeAdapter

Blade 22"

Hardened Washer

Helical Washer 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr. 8

Hex Head Machine Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr. 8

Front Baffle Kit

DangerDecal

Hex Bolt 3/8-16x3/4

Locknut 3/8-16

Hinge Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4

HairpinCotter

LowerHandle

Handle Bolt

RopeGuide

Debris Shield

Engine - (See Breakdown)

Teeumseh Model 143.996704

Hubcaps

Warning Decal (Not Shown)

Owner's Manual (E[iglish/Spanfsh)

Available accessories not included with lawn mower:

- - 71 33303 Clipping Deflector

- - 71 33623 Gas Can (2.5 gal.)

- - 71 33500 Fuel Stabilizer

--71 33027 SAE 30W Oil (27 oz.)

--71 33417 Dust Shield

-- ,7133316 MowerCover

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379590

14 16

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379590

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

.--L

1 145755

3 751152

4 158755

5 146527

6150495

8150182

9 145212

11 150340

12 12000058

13 137054

14 88080

15 88118

16 67725

18 701037

26 143603

ControlCableAssembly

Locknut#10-24

Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12

V-Belt

SpringRetainer

Hubcap

FlangedNut

Wheel &"13reAssembly

E-Ring

Pinion

DustCover

FeltWasher

Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x .134

SeFectorKnob

Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4

28 154990 DriveCover

31 132010 Hex Flange Nut

32 137052 Drive Pulley

35 152018 Wheel AdjusterAssembly (Left)

36 702511 Gear Case Assembly

37 137090 Spring

38 63601 Nut

40 75192 Spdng

41 152019 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Right)

53 144747 FrameThroat

54 166069 GrassbagAssembry

55 86012 DriveshaftCover

57 144748 GrassbagTube

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704

301 30O

292 261_

_i_¸

900

12 151A

35O

251

240

243B

251A

/135

CRAFTSMAN 4-C'YCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

136177 Cylinder

(Incr. 2,10,12,20 & 125)

2 27652 Dowel Pin

636059 Breather Element

9 590568 Screw, 10-24 x 3/4"

10 36002 Breather Valve Body

11 36003A Check Valve

12 32447 Breather Tube

12C 36005A Breather Cover & Gasket

14 28277 FlatWasher

15 36006 Governor Rod (Machined)

16 36008 Governor Lever

17 313,35 GovernorLeverC_amp

18 651016 Screw, Torx T-15,

8-32 x 19/64"

19 36103 GovernorSpring

20 36010 Oil Seal

25 37149 BlowerHousing Baffle

Ass'y.(_noH95)

26 650802 Screw, 1/4-20 x 5/8"

30 36185 Crankshaft

40 40004 Piston,Pin,Ring Set (Std.)

40005 Piston,Pin,Ring Set (.010 aS)

Piston & Pin Aes'y.(Std,)

41 36070 (IncL.43)

36071 Piston & Pin Ass'y.

(.010 0S)(Inc1.43)

42 40006 Ring Set (Std,)

40007 Ring Set (.010 aS)

43 20381 Piston Pin Retaining Ring

45 36023A Connecting Rod Ass'y.

(Incl. 46)

46 32610A Connecting Rod Bolt

48 36030 Vatve Lifter

50 36031A Camshaft (MCR)

52 29914 Oil Pump Ass'y.

69 36032A * Mounting Flange Gasket

70 37271 Mounting Flange

(Incl. 72 thru 85)

75 36010 Oi_Seal

80 30574A Governor Shaft

81 30590A Washer

82 30591 Governor Gear Ass'y.(Incl.81)

83 36057 Governor Spool

85 36034 Idler Gear

86 650924 Screw, 1/4-20 x1-9/16"

89 611154 Flywheel Key

90 611155 Flywheel

91 611156 Flywheel Fan

92 650815 BellevilleWasher

_3 650816 Flywheel Nut

100 34443B Solid State Ignition

101 610118 Spark PlugCover

103 651007 Screw,Torx T-15,

10 24x 15/16"

110 36054 GroundWire

119 36061 Cylinder Head Gasket

120 36187 Cylinder Head

125 36471 Exhaust Valve (Std.)

(Incl. 151)

36472 Exhaust Valve (1/32" aS)

126 29314C intake Va_ve (Std.) (incl. 151)

29315C Intake Valve (1/32" aS)

130 6021A Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"

135 35395 Resistor Spark Plug (RJt 9LM)

150 31672 Valve Spring

151 31673 Lower Valve Sphng C_.p

151A 40016A intake Valve Seal

169 27234A

172 32755

174 30200

177 650925A

184 36183

186 36009

187A 37148

190 36013

191A 36012

192 36016

193 36015

194 36014

195 61(3973

198 36017

199 36018

239 36048

240 36190

243B 651041

245 36046

250 36191

251 650928

251A 650933

255 36193

256 650983

260 36188

261 650737

263A 36192

275 36107A

276 36043

277 650927

285 34449A

267 650926

290 29774

292 26460

300 36189

301 36246

305 36063

307 35499

308 36040

310 36064

346A 28763

347 650898A

35O 36045A

370A 36261

370C 37318

370R 37317

380 640020A

390 590739

4O0 360620

416 36085

417 650821

900 --r

Valve Spring Box Gasket

Valve Spring BoxCover

Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"

Carburetor Mounting Stud

Carburetor Gasket

Governor Link

Air Baffle

Brake Lever Ass'y.

Brake Control Lever

Brake Control Lever Link

Brake Spring

Retaining Ring

Terminal Ass'y.

Brake Control Lever Spring

Brake Lever Bushing

Carburetor To Air Cleaner

Gasket

Air Cteaner Body

(Incl. 239 & 350)

Air Cleaner Stud

Air Cleaner Filter

Air Cleaner Cover

LookNut 1/4-20

Wing Nut, 1/4-20

Control Plate

Screw, 8-32 x 17/32"

Slower Housing

Screw, !/4-20 x1/2"

Starter Grill

Muffler

Locking Plate

Screw, 5/16-18 x 2-I 1/32"

Starter Cup

Screw, 8-32 x 21/64"

Fuel Line

Fuel Line Clamp

Fuel Tank (Incl, 301)

Fuel Cap

Oil Fill Tube

"O" Ring

Fill Tube Clip

Dipstick

Screw, 10-32 x 35/64"

Screw, 10-32 x27/64"

Pdm_r

Lubrication Decal

Primer Decal

Warning Decal

Carburetor (IncL184 & 239)

Rewind Starter

Gasket Set

(Incl. Items Marked *)

Spark Arrestor Kit

( nc 417)(Optional)

Screw, 10-32 x 1/2" (Optiona)

Reptacement Engine

750819B, order from 71-999

Replacement Short Block

750797B,

RPM High 2900 to 3200

NOTE: This engine could have been built with

590702 starter,

NOTE: All component dimensions given in

U,S. inches 1 inch =25.4 mm

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704

14A

27'_ I

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

640020A

1632539

5632593

6632541

7650506

14A 632773

25 632675A

27 632544

28 632543

29 632548

30 632709

32 632672

33 632673

36 64OO22

37 632547

37A 632547

38 632545

38A 632545

39 632549

40 640021

47 632554

Carburetor (IncL 187B & 239 of Engine Parts

List)

ThrottleShaft & Lever Assembly

Dust Seal

Throttle Shutter

ThrottleShutter Screw

Venturi

FloatBowl

Float Shaft

Float

Float Bowlto Body Gasket

Inlet Needle & Seat

BowlDrain Screw

BowlDrainWasher

Main Nozzle Tube

"O" Ring

"O" Ring,Main Nozzle Tube

Spring, Main Nozzle Tube

Spring

Float BowlRetainer

Main Fuel Jet

Welch Plug, IdleMixingWell

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704

O--2

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

590702

590599A

59O600

59O696

59O601

590697

59O698

590699

59070O

590703

590535

590701

DESCRIPTION

Recoil Starter

Spring Pin (Incl. 4)

Washer

Retainer

Washer

BrakeSpring

Starter Dog

DogSpring

Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y,

Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree

grommet)

Starter Rope ( 98" X 9/64" dia.)

StarterHandle

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704

_ -----14

KEY

NO. PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

590739 Rewind Starter

590740 Retainer

590616 StarterDog

590617 Dog Spring

590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring

Ass'y

590638 Starter Housing Ass'y

(40degreegrommet)

590535 Starter Rope (Length 98"

x 9/64" dia.)

590701 Starter Handle

590760 Spring Clip

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-HOME sM (1-800-469-4663)

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio

1-800-676-5811

In Canada for all your service and parts needs call

Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces

1-800-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week

PartsDirect sM

1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio

1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center

in your area:

Call 24 hours a day, 7days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance

Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Saturday

1-800-827-6655

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Craftsman 917379590 User Manual ROTARY MOWER Manuals And Guides L9910333

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