PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

MODEL

NUMBER

 

917.388360

 

 

SERIAL

NUMBER

 

 

 

 

 

DATE OF PURCHASE

 

 

 

 

GASOLINE

CAPACITY/TYPE:

1_5 QUARTS

 

 

I ,

 

 

 

UNLEADED

REGULAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OILTYPE

(API-SF/SG/SH):

SAE

30 (ABOVE 32°F)

 

 

 

 

 

SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:

 

20 OZS.

 

 

SPARK

PLUG(GAP:

.030")

CHAMPION

RJ19LM

OR Jt 9LM

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.

LAWNMOWER

Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

TIRES

Keep tires free of gasoline,oil,or insect controlchemicalswhk_hcan harm rubber.

Avoidstumps,stones,deep ruts,sharp objectsand 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

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 tuming 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.

o The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. Ibs.

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated.

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Craftsman 917.38836 owner manual Tires, Blade Care, To Replace Blade