Cutting system – Craftsman 917.38919 User Manual
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Cutting System
Removing Uie Blade
■ Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
1 „ DisasrmecS sparir plug wire 1mm spaA plug and place
wins where it cannot come in contact with spa Aplug,
2. Turn lawn mower on Its side. Make sura aii tiitar
and carburetor are up.
3. Use a wrench to loosen blade bolt by turning
countar-<dockwise (N1).
4. Remove the blade bolt, blade and washer.(N2)
5. Inspect for damage and dean as necessary.
Replacing the Blade
1. Fit the blade t6 Ihe machine with the sharp edges
pointing away from the machine.
2. Re-fit the blade bolt through the washerensuting that
the side stamped with ‘0’ on the washer is facing
away from the blade (N2).
3. Hold firmly and tighten blade bolt firmly with a
wrench. Do not over tighten. The recommended
lightening torque Is 22-26 ft,, lbs.
Cleaning
IIVIPOHTANT: For bast performance, keep mower
housing free of hulit-up grass and trash. Clean
underside of mower housing after each usa.
CAUTIQH: Dlsconnacl spark plug wire from sparlc
plug and place wire where it cannot come In contach
with the spark plug.
f.Tum lawn mower on Its side. Make sure air filter
and carburetor areup.*
2. Remove grass from underthe deck velh a brush (PI).
3, Using a soft brush - remove grass dippings from all air
Intakes, the discharge chute and the grass bag (P2),
3. Wipe over the surface of your lawn mower with a
dry clolh.
MODEL NUMBER
See Product Ratirsg Labef-
SERIAL NUMBER ..........................................................................................................................................................
DATE OF PURCHASE
HORSEPOWER:
5.0
DISPLACEMENT:
11.5 cu. in.
GASOLINE CAPACITY/ type;
1.25 quarts
UNLEADED REGULAR
OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH);
5AE 30 (above 32-F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32“F)
OIL CAPACITY:
20 OZS.
SPARK PLUQ(GAP; -03Q')
Champion R J19LM or J19LM
VALVE CLEARANCE:
INTAKE: ,004-.008
EXHAUST; .004-.008
SOLID STATE IGNITION
AIR GAP:
.0125 in.
BLADE BOLT TORQUE:
22-26 FT. LBS.
• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the fawn mower housing.
Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.