Product Specifications - Craftsman EZ3 917.388152 Owner's Manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER 917.388152
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
HORSEPOWER: 5.0
DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN.
GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS.
;PARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19L
VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004" - .008"
EXHAUST: .004" - .008"
SOLID STATE IGNITION
AIR GAP: .0125 IN.
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.
The model and sedal 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 ordamaged blades.
TO REMOVE BLADE
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug
and place wire where itcannot come in
contact with spark plug.
•Tum 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
tuming when removing blade belt.
• Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap
blade with heavy cloth.
• Remove blade bolt by tuming counter-
clockwise. Use a 9116"box or open-end
wrench.
• Remove blade and attachinghardware
(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 conditionto work
properly. Replace adapter if damaged.
TO REPLACE BLADE
• Positionthe blade adapter on the engine
cranksh_t. Be sure key in adapter and
keyway in crankshaft are aligned.
• Position blade on the blade adapter
aligningthe two (2) holes in the blade with
the raised lugs on the adapter.
• Be sure the trailingedge is up toward the
engine.
• Install the blade bolt with the lockwasher
and hardened washer intoblade adapter
and crankshaft.
• Use block of wood between blade and
lawn mower housing and tighten the blade
belt, turning clockwise.
• The recommended tighteningtorque is 35-
40ft. Ibs.
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treated.
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