Sears 917.387023 Model Number, Serial Number Date Purchase Horsepower Displacement, Below, Spark

PRODUCT			SPECnFICATIONS
MODEL	NUMBER			917.387023
SERIAL	NUMBER
DATE	OF	PURCHASE
HORSEPOWER:				&0
DISPLACEMENT:				11o5 CUd 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.
SPARK	PLUG(GAP: .030")			CHAMPION		RJIgL
VALVECLEARANCE:				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 performing

(bolt,

lock washer

and hardened

washer).

any maintenance.

NOTE:

Remove

the blade

adapter

and check

TIRES

the key

inside

hub of blade

adapter. The key

•

Keep

tires free of

gasoline,

oil,

or insect

must be

in good

condition to work

properly.

control chemicals

which can

harm rubber.

Replace

adapter

if damaged.

o

Avoid

stumps, stones, deep

ruts, sharp

TO REPLACE

BLADE

objects and other hazards that may cause

o

Position

the

blade

adapter

on the engine

tire damage

crankshaft.

Be sure

key

in adapter and

BLADE

CARE

crankshaft

keyway

are aligned,

For best results, mower blade must be kept

,,

Position

blade

on the blade

adapter aligning

sharp. Replace bent qr damaged blades.

the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised

TO REMOVE

BLADE

lugs on the adapter.

o

Disconnect

spa_rkplug wire

from spark plug

,,

Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite

and place

wire where it cannot

come in

sharp

edge)

is up

toward

the engine,

contact

with spark

plug.

o

install the blade bolt with

the rock washer

o

Turn

lawn

mower

on its side. Make sure air

and

hardened

washer into blade

adapter

filter and carburetor are up.

and

crankshaft.

°

Use block of wood

between

blade and lawn

,,

Use a wood block between

blade and

mower

housing to prevent

blade from

mower

housing

and

tighten

the blade

bolt,

turning

when removing blade

bolt,

turning

clockwise,

,,

Protect

your hands with gloves

and/or wrap

•

The

recommended

tightening torque

is 35-

blade

with

heavy

cloth.

40 f1,,Ibs.

Remove

blade bolt by turning

counter-

IMPORTANT:

Blade

bolt is grade

8 heat

clockwise. Use a 9/I 6" box or open-end

treated_

wrench.