PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
917.379300
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
HORSEPOWER:
6.6
DISPLACEMENT:
12.56 CU. IN.
GASOLINE
CAPACITY/TYPE:
'1_5QUARTS
UNLEADED
REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SGiSH):
SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY:
27 OZ&
SPARK PLUG(GAP:
.030")
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 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
provided above.
LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when 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 "wirewhere 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
checkthe
key inside hub of blade adapter.
The key must be in good condition to work
properly. Replace adapter if damaged_
TO REPLACE BLADE
• Position the blade adapter on the engine
crankshaft° Be sure key in adapter and
keyway in crankshaft are aligned°
o Position blade on the blade adapter
aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with
the raised lugs on the adapter.
° Be sure the trailing edge is up toward the
engine.
° Install the blade bott 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. Ib&
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treated.
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