Craftsman 917.38721 owner manual Tires

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PRODUCT

SPECUFICATUONS

 

 

 

MODEL

NUMBER

917.387210

 

SERIAL

NUMBER

 

 

 

DATE OF PURCHASE

 

 

 

HORSEPOWER:

 

4.0

 

 

DISPLACEMENT:

9O5CU

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

J19LM

VALVECLEARANCE:

INTAKE:

.004 - .008

 

 

 

 

EXHAUST:

.004- .008

SOLID

STATE

IGNITION

 

 

 

AIR GAP:

 

 

,0125

IN.

 

BLADE

BOLT TORQUE:

35-40

FT. LBS.

o The model ahd 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

o Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber

o 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

o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot

come in contact with spark plug.

o Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure

air filter and carburetor are up.

o Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt.

o Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

o Remove blade bolt by turning counter- clockwise Use a 9/16" box or open-end wrench.

o 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 damage&

TO REPLACE BLADE

•Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshafL Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned.

o Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter.

o Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp edge) is up toward the engine.

o Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade

adapter and crankshaft.

o Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade belt, turning clockwise.

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917.38721 specifications

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