Craftsman 917.387205 Model Number, Erial Number Date of Purchase Horsepower Displacement, Spark

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PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

 

MODEL

NUMBER

917.387205

 

 

;ERIAL

NUMBER

 

 

 

 

DATE OF PURCHASE

 

 

 

 

HORSEPOWER:

 

3.5

 

 

 

DISPLACEMENT:

9.05CU. IN.

 

 

GASOLINE

CAPACITY/TYPE:

1.25 QUARTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL TYPE

(API-SF/SG/SH):

SAE

30 (ABOVE 32°F)

 

 

 

 

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

 

• Remove

blade

and attaching hardware

Always observe safety rules when

(bolt, lock washer and hardened

washer).

 

 

performing any

maintenance.

 

 

NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and

TIRES

 

 

 

 

check the key inside hub of blade adapter.

• Keep

tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

The key must be in good condition to work

control chemicals which can harm

properly.

Replace

adapter if damaged.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT:

Blade bolt is grade 8

9 heat treated.

 

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917.387205 specifications

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