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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
NUMBER
917.388360
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
GASOLINE
CAPACITY/TYPE:
1_5 QUARTS
UNLEADED
REGULAR
I
,
OILTYPE
(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 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 a decal attached to the rear of the
lawn mower housing.Record
both serial number and date of purchase in space
provided
above.
LAWNMOWER
Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
TIRES
• Keep tires free of gasoline,oil,or insect
controlchemicalswhk_hcan harm rubber.
• Avoidstumps,stones,deep ruts,sharp
objectsand 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
o
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 tuming 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.
11
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.
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