Craftsman EZ3 917.387160 Owner's Manual page 11

PRODUCT SPEClEICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER 917,387160
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
HORSEPOWER: 5°5
DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN,,
GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1,5 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)
sAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)
20 OZ&
CHA-_IO a RJI9L
INTAKE: .008
EXHAUST: .008
O1L CAPACITY:
SPARK PLUG(GAP: ,030") ..o
VALVECLEARANCE:
SOLID STATE IGNITION
AIR GAP: .0125 IN.
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. :
Themodel and serial numbers will be found on a decal at!ached to the rear Qf the. ]"
lawn mower t_ou_sing.Record both serial number and date of Purchase in space
provided above. , __----
LAWN MOWER
Always observe safe_y rules when performing
an_i maintenance°
TIRES
° Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber.,
, Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
• Remove blade and attaching hardware
(bolt, lock washer and hardened washe .
NOTEi Remove the blade adapterland
check the key inside hub of blade adapter
The key rhust be in good condition to wod
properiy. Replace adapter if damaaed.
TO REPLACE BLADE
objects and other hazards that may cause
tire damage.
BLADE CARE
For best resul!s, mower b!ade must be kept
shar F Repi&ce bent or damaged blades.
TO REMOVE BLADE
• Disconnect spark plug wih_ from spark plug
and place wire where it cannot come in
contact with spark ptug,
• Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air
filter and carburetor are up.
.__Use, a,woc_dbbck_betweenblade_and.
mower housing to prevent blade from
• posit!on the blade adapter on the engine
crankshaft, Be sure key in adapter and
keyway in crankshaft 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 ls up toward the
eng!ne. , : :
• Install th e blade bolt with the lock washer
and hardened .washer inb blade adapter
and crankshaft.
• Use block of wood between blade and
.... fawn mowe_housing and4ighten4he blade.
bolt, tiJmt_g 61_k-wise.
tumlng when removing blade bolt.
Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap
blade with heavy cloth.
Remove blade boltby turning counter-
clockwise Use a 9/16 '_box or openend
wrench:
. The recommended tightening torque is 35-
40 ft. Ibs.
IMPORiANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treated,
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