Product Specifications - Craftsman 917.377810 Owner's Manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:
OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ):
OIL CAPACITY:
;PARKPLUG (GAP: .045")
BLADE BOLTTORQUE:
1.5 QUARTS (UNLEADED REGULAR)
SAE 30 (ABOVE 32_F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°FI
20 OUNCES
CHAMPION RJ19LM4
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 beth serial number and date of purchase in the specs
provided above.
LAWN MOWER
Alwayscbeervesafety mlee when performing
any maintenance.
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• Keeptires free of gasoline,oil,or insect
controlchemlcalawhich can harm robber.
• Avoidstumps,stones,dsap ruts,sharp
objectsand otherhazardsthat may osuse
tire damage.
BLADE CARE
For best results, mower blade must be
kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged
blades.
TO REMOVE BLADE
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come In contact with spark plug.
2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make
sure air filter and carburetor are up.
3. Use a wood block between blade and
mower housing to prevent blade from
turning when removing blade bolt.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
4. Remove blade belt by tuming counter-
clockwise.
5. Remove blade and attaching hard-
ware (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
1. Positionthe blade adapter on the
engine crankshaft. Be sure key in
adapter and crankshaft keyway are
aligned.
2. Position blade on the blade adapter
aligning the two (2) holes in the blade
with the raised lugs on the adapter.
3. Be sure the trailing edge of blade
(opposite sharp edge) is up toward the
engine.
4. Install the blade belt with the lock
washer and hardened washer into
blade adapter and crankshaft.
5. Use block of wood between blade and
lawn mower housing and tighten the
blade belt, turning clockwise.
• The recommended tightening torque Is
35-40 ft. Ibs.
IMPORTANT: Blade belt is grade 8 heat
treated.
Crankshaft
Key-_ keyway
Blade
bolt
washer
shaft
Trailing edge Blade adapter
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