Craftsman 917.38823 owner manual Product Specifications, Blade Care

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT:

GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:

dL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):

)IL CAPACITY:

SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030")

VALVE CLEARANCE:

917.388230

5.0

11.5 CU. IN.

1.5QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR

SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 20 OZS.

CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM

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

Always obsewe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

TIRES

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

•Avoidstumps,stones,deep ruts,sharp objectsand otherhazardsthatmay cause tiredamage.

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.

•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 damaged.

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.