Craftsman 944.361530 - Manual (Page 10)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SÉRIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OILTYPE(API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 6W-30 (BELOW 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS.
SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.
• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn
mower housing. Record serial number & date of purchase in space provided above.
LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when perform­
ing 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.
BLADECARE
For best results, mower blade must be
kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged
blades.
TO REMOVE BLADE
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.
2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make
sure air filter and carburetor are up.
3. Use a wood block between blade and
mower housing to prevent blade from
turning when removing blade bolt.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
4. Remove blade bolt by turning counter­
clockwise.
5. Remove blade and attaching hard­
ware {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 condi­
tion to work properly. Replace adapter if
damaged.
TO REPLACE BLADE
1. Position the blade adapter on the
engine crankshaft. Be sure key in
adapter and crankshaft keyway are
aligned.
2. Position blade on the blade adapter
aligning the two {2} holes in the blade
with the raised lugs on the adapter.
3. Be sure the trailing edge of blade
(opposite sharp edge) is up toward
the engine.
4. Install the blade bolt with the lock
washer and hardened washer into
blade adapter and crankshaft.
5. 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. lbs.
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt Is grade 8 heat
treated. Crank shaft
Blade a d a p t e r " ^ k e y w a y
Lock
washer
Hardened
washer
edge
Crank
shaft
Blade
adapter
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TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen­
ing blade - but if you do, be sure the
blade is balanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade
balanced. An unbalanced blade will
cause eventual damage to lawn mqwer
or engine.
• The blade can be sharpened with a file
or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt
to sharpen while on the mower.
> To check blade balance, drive a nail
into a beam or wall. Leave about one
inch of the straight nail exposed. Place
center hole of blade over the head of
the nail. If blade is balanced, it should