Product Specifications - Craftsman 917.377220 Owner's Manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SERIALNUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
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_iASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: i,5 QUARTS
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG!SH):
OIL CAPACITY:
SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") ....
VALVE CLEARANCE:
BLADE BOLT TORQUE;
UNLEADED REGULAR
SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)
20 OZS.
CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM
INTAKE: .004 - °008
EXHAUST: .004- .008
35-40 FT. LBS.
• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the" rear of t_e -
lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space
provided above.
LAWNMOWER
Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
"nRES
• Keep tires free of gasoline, o31, 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 bIade 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 turn}ng 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
propedyo Replace adapter if damaged.
TO REPLACE BLADE
o 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.
o Be sure the trailfng edge of blade
(opposite sharp edge) is up toward the
engine_
o Install the blade bolt with the lock
washer and hardened washer into
blade adapter and crankshaft.
o 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. lbs.
1'1'