PRODUCT
SPECIRCATnONS
MODEL NUMBER
917.387270
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
HORSEPOWER:
DISPLACEMENT:
GASOLINE CAPACITY! TYPE:
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):
OiL CAPACITY:
SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030")
CHAMPION J19LM
VALVECLEARANCE:
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 decat attached to the rear of the
lawn mower housingRecord
both sedal number and date of purchase in space
5.5
11o5CU_ IN,
1.5 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32_F)
20 OZSo
provided above.
LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety ruleswhen performing
any maintenance,
TIRES
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber,
° 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 v'_rewhere it cannot come in
contact with spark ptugo
- "rumlawn mower on its side. Make sure air
filter and carburetor are up.
- Use a woodblock between blade and
mower housing to prevent blade from
tumingwhen removing btade bolt.
• Protect yourhands with gloves and/orwrap
blade w_h heavy dot,h.
- Remove blade bolt by turningcounter-
clockwise. Use a 9/16" box or open-end
wrench.
• Remove blade and attaching hardware
(bolt, lock washerand hardened
washe
D ,
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
o Pos_on the blade adapter on the engine
crankshaft, Be sure key inadapter and
keyway in crankshaft a re aligned.
- Pos_on blade on the blade adapter
aEigning the two (2) holes in the blade with
the raised lugs on the adapter**
° Be sure the trailing edge ls up toward the
engine.
° tnstatlthe blade bolt withthe lockwasher
and hardened.washer i nto blade adapter
and crankshaft,,
° Use block of wood between blade and
lawn mower housing and tighten the blade
bolt, turning cEockwise.
° The recommended tightening torque is 35-
40"it. Ibs_
IMPORTANT:
Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treated.
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