Product Specifications - Craftsman 917.377542 Owner's Manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER 917.377542
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
HORSEPOWER: 6.5
DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN.
GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°1=)
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
controlchemicals wh'_h can harm rubber.
• Avok:lstumps, 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 it1_n_'t_me in
contact with spark plug.
• Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air
filterand carburetor are up.
• Use a wood block between blade and
mower housing to prevent blade from
tuming when removing blade bolt.
• Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap
blade with heavy cloth.
• Remove blade bolt by turning counter-
clockwise. Use a 9/16" box or open-end
wrench.
• 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
• Positionthe blade adapter on the engine
crankshaft. Be sure key in adapter and
crankshaft keyway are aligned.
• Positionblade on the blade adapter aligning
the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised
lugson the adapter.
• Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite
sharp edge) is up toward the engine.
• Installthe blade belt 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 belt,
turningdockwise.
• The recommended tighteningtorque is 35-
40ft. bs.
IMPORTANT: Blade belt is grade 8 heat
treated.