Craftsman 917.377542 owner manual Product, Specifications

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PRODUCT

PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

MODEL

NUMBER

 

917.377542

 

 

SERIAL

NUMBER

 

 

 

 

 

DATE OF PURCHASE

 

 

 

 

 

HORSEPOWER:

 

 

6.5

 

 

 

DISPLACEMENT:

 

11.5 CU. IN.

 

 

GASOLINE

CAPACITY/TYPE:

 

1.6 QUARTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL TYPE

(API-SF/SG/SH):

 

SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°1=)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 performing

 

(bolt, lock washer and hardened washer).

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

 

controlchemicals wh'_hcan harm rubber.

properly. Replace adapter if damaged.

Avok:lstumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

TO REPLACE BLADE

 

 

 

objects and other hazards that may cause

 

 

 

Positionthe 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

 

Positionblade on the blade adapter aligning

sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.

 

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

TO REMOVE BLADE

 

 

lugson the adapter.

 

 

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug

 

 

 

Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite

 

and place wire where it1_n_'t_me in

 

sharp edge) is up toward the engine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

contact with spark plug.

Installthe blade belt with the lock washer

Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air

 

and hardened washer into blade adapter

 

filterand carburetor are up.

 

 

 

and crankshaft.

 

 

Use a wood block between blade and

Use block of wood between blade and lawn

mower housing to prevent blade from

mower housing and tighten the blade belt,

tuming when removing blade bolt.

turningdockwise.

 

Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap The recommended tighteningtorque is 35-

blade with heavy cloth.

40ft. bs.

Remove blade bolt by turning counter-

IMPORTANT: Blade belt is grade 8 heat

clockwise. Use a 9/16" box or open-end

treated.

wrench.

 

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