PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
917.387261
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
HORSEPOWER:
4+5
DISPLACEMENT:
11+5CU+IN.
GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:
1.5 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SFtSG/SH):
SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W+30 (BELOW 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY:
20 OZS.
SPARK PLUG(GAP:
.6-39")
CHAMPION RJ19LM
VALVECLEARANCE:
iNTAKE:
.004 - .008
EXHAUST:
,004+.008
SOLID STATE IGNITION
AIR GAP:
,0125 IN.
BLADE BOLT TORQUE:
35+40 FT. LBS.
The model and sedat 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 perform+ng
any maintenance+
TIRES
= Keep tiros free of gasoline, ell,or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber+
, Avo+d stumps, stones, deep ruts,sharp
objectsand other hazardsthat may cause
tire damage.
BLADE CARE
For best results, m owerblade must be kept
sharp.. Replace bent or damaged b+ades
TO REMOVE BLADE
= Disconnect spark plug wire from sparkplug
and place w_rewhere it cannot come in
contact with spark plug
, Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air
filter and cad3uretorare up.
, Use a wood block between blade and
mower housing to prevent blade from
turningwhen removing btade bolt+
° Protectyour hands with gloves and/or wrap
blade with heavy cloth.
+ Remove blade bolt by turningcour_ter-
clockwise. Usea 9/I6" box or open-end
wrench+
,, Removeblade and attaching hardware
(bolt, lockwasher and hardened washer).
NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and check
the key insidehub of blade adapter. The key
mustbe in good condition to work properly.
Replaceadapter+ if damaged.
TO REPLACEBLADE
• Positionthe blade adapter on the engine
crankshaft+Be sure key in adapter and
keyway incrankshaft are aligned.
° Positionblade on the blade adapter aligning
the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised
lugs on the adapter.
,, Be sure thetrai+ing edge is up toward the
engine.
• lnstaUthe blade bolt with the rockwasher
and hardened washer into blade adapter
and crankshaft
o Use block of wood between blade and lawn
mower housing and tighten the blade bolt,
turningclockwise.
- The recommended tightening torqueis 35-
40 ft+lbs.
IMPORTANT: Bladebolt is grade 8 heat
treated.
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