Craftsman 917.388732 OIL Capacity, Spark Pluggap Champion RJ19LM or J19LM Blade Bolt Torque

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

SERIAL NUMBER:

 

 

DATE OF PURCHASE:

 

 

SASOUNE CAPACITY/TYPE:

1.6 QUARTS

 

UNLEADED

REGULAR

31LTYPE (API-SF-SJ):

SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:

20 OZS.

 

SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030")

CHAMPION

RJ19LM OR J19LM

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

35-40 FT. LBS.

The model and sadal numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing, Record both sedal number and date of purchase in space provided above.

LAWNMOWER

Alwaysobservesafetyroleswhenperfon_ ingany maintenance.

TIRES

Keeptiresfreeofgasallee,oil,or insect controlchemicalswhichcanharmrubber.

Avoidstumps,stones,deepruts,sharp objectsandotherhazards_ maycause tiredamage.

BLADE CARE

For bestresults,mowerblademust be

keptsharp. Replacebent 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 bolt by turning 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 condi- tion to work propedy. Replace adapter if damaged.

TO REPLACE BLADE

1.Position the 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 bolt 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 bolt, turning clockwise.

The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. Ibs.

IMPORTANT: Blade belt is grade 8 heat treated.

Crankshaft

Key_keyway

Blade

shaft

bolt

\

washer

Trailingedge Bladeadapter

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Contents OwnersManual General Operation III. Children IV. ServiceI1. Slope Operation Lawn Mower Maintenanc Cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harmLawn Mower Performance To Remove Lawn Mower from Carton Howto SET Upyour Lawn Mower To Unfold HandleTo Install Attachments Without OIL or Gasoline in the engine Meets Cpsc Safety RequirementsTo Convert Mower Simple Steps to Rememberwhen Converting Your Lawn MowerHowto Useyour Lawn Mower Engine Speed Control Engine Zone ControlBefore Starting Engine ADD OIL Mulching Mowingtips To Start EngineTo Stop Engine To stop engine, release operator presence control barBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartCation Chart General RecommendationsTo Replace Blade OIL CapacitySpark Pluggap Champion RJ19LM or J19LM Blade Bolt Torque To Remove BladeAIR Filter Grass CatcherEngine Lubrication To Change Engine OILMuffler CleaningLawn Mower To Adjust Cutting Height To Adjust HandleHandle CarburetorLawn Mower Cylinder Troubleshooting Chart ProblemcauseEngine Fuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Craftsman Rotary Lawn MOWER-- Model NUMBER917.388732 Craftsman Rotary Lawn MOWER-- Model Number Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine MODELNUMBER12H802-2639-BI Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine MODELNUMBER12H802-2639-B1 Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine MODELNUMBER12HS02-2639-B1 597615 404 KF-Y Part KEY Description Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine MODELNUMBER12H802-263KEY Part Description Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine MODELNUMBER12H882.2639-BIBX366-727B

917.388732 specifications

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