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PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL
NUMBER
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
GASOLINE
CAPACITY/TYPE:
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):
OIL CAPACITY:
SPARK
PLUG (GAP:
.030")
VALVE
CLEARANCE:
917.377544
1.25 QUARTS
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
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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