Craftsman 917.377592 manual Erial Number, Mower

PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

NUMBER

917.377592

;ERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

HORSEPOWER:

675

DISPLACEMENT:

12,560

CU

IN

GASOLINE

CAPACITY/TYPE:

15 QUARTS

UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL TYPE

(API-SF/SG/SH):

SAE

30 (ABOVE

32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:

27 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

o Remove

blade

and

attaching

hardware

Always

observe safety rules when performing

(bolt. lock

washer

and

hardened

any maintenance.

washer).

"TIRES

NOTE:

Remove

the

blade

adapter

and

•

Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

check the

key

inside

hub

of

blade

adapter,

control chemicals which can harm rubber,

The key

must

be in good

condition

to work

o Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

properly.

Replace

adapter

if damaged.

objects and other hazards that may cause

TO REPLACE

BLADE

tire damage

o Position the blade adapter on the engine

BLADE CARE

crankshafL Be sure key in adapter and

For best results, mower blade must be

crankshaft

keyway

are aligned.

kept sharp, Replace bent or damaged

o Position blade on the blade adapter

blades_

aligning the two (2) holes in the blade

TO REMOVE

BLADE

with the raised lugs on the adapter.

.

Disconnect

spark plug wire

from

spark

o Be sure the trailing

edge

of blade

plug

and place

wire

where

it cannot

(opposite

sharp

edge)

is up

toward

the

come

in contact

with spark

plug.

engine,

•

Turn

lawn

mower on its

side.

Make sure

°

Install

the

blade

bolt with

the

lock

air filter

and

carburetor

are

up

washer

and

hardened

washer into

blade

o

Use a wood

block between

blade

and

adapter

and crankshaft.

mower housing

to prevent

blade

from

•

Use block

of wood

between

blade

and

turning

when

removing

blade bolt,

lawn

mower

housing and

tighten

the

•

Protect

your

hands

with

gloves

and/or

blade

bolt,

turning

clockwise,

wrap blade with heavy cloth.

o The recommended

tightening

torque is

o Remove

blade

bolt

by turning

counter-

35-40 ft. Ibs_

clockwise,

IMPORTANT:

Blade

bolt

is grade

8 heat

11treated.