Specifications; Lawn Mower - Craftsman 917.387010 Owner's Manual

3.5 horsepower 20" side discharge rotary lawn mower
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PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
GASOLINE
CAPACITY/TYPE:
1.0 QUARTS
UNLEADED
REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):
SAE 30 (ABOVE
32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (BELOW
32°F)
OIL CAPACITY:
20 OZS.
SPARK
PLUG(GAP:
.030")
CHAMPION
RJ19LM
OR J19LM
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 a decal attached
to the rear of the
lawn mower
housing.Record
both serial number
and date of purchase
in space
provided
above.
LAWN MOWER
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.
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