PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
NUMBER
917.377284
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
HORSEPOWER:
&0
DISPLACEMENT:
11,6 CU_ IN.
GASOLINE
CAPACITY/TYPE:
1,6QUARTS
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
RJ19L
VALVECLEARANCE:
INTAKE:
005"
- .007"
EXHAUST:
.007" - 009"
SOLID
STATE IGNITION
AIR GAP:
.010 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
observe
safety
rules when
performing
any maintenance,
TIRES
• Keep tires free of gasoline,
oil, or insect
control
chemicals
which can harm
rubber,
o Avoid stumps,
stones,
deep ruts, sharp
objects
and 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
clothe
,
Remove
blade bolt by turning
counter-
clockwise,
Use a 9/16" box or open-end
wrench.
° 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 ofblade
(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
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