Craftsman 917377531 rotary lawn mower

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER 917.377531
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
HORSEPOWER: 60
DISPLACEMENT: 11,5 CU. IN.
GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS
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 J19LM
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: ,005"
EXHAUST: .007"
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 pro-
vided above.
LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when pedorm-
ing 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
o 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. 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 damage&
TO REPLACE BLADE
° Position the blade adapter on the engine
crankshafL Be sure key in adapter and
crankshaft keyway are aligned.
Position blade on the blade adapter align-
ing the two (2) holes in the blade with the
raised lugs on the adapter.
Be sure the trailing edge of blade (oppo-
site 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.
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treated.
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