Specifications - Craftsman EZ3 917.387261 Owner's Manual

PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NUMBER

917.387261

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

HORSEPOWER:

4+5

DISPLACEMENT:

11+5CU+IN.

GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:

1.5 QUARTS

UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SFtSG/SH):

SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W+30 (BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:

20 OZS.

SPARK PLUG(GAP:

.6-39")

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 sedat 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 perform+ng

any maintenance+

TIRES

= Keep tiros free of gasoline, ell,or insect

control chemicals which can harm rubber+

, Avo+d stumps, stones, deep ruts,sharp

objectsand other hazardsthat may cause

tire damage.

BLADE CARE

For best results, m owerblade must be kept

sharp.. Replace bent or damaged b+ades

TO REMOVE BLADE

= Disconnect spark plug wire from sparkplug

and place w_rewhere it cannot come in

contact with spark plug

, Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air

filter and cad3uretorare up.

, Use a wood block between blade and

mower housing to prevent blade from

turningwhen removing btade bolt+

° Protectyour hands with gloves and/or wrap

blade with heavy cloth.

+ Remove blade bolt by turningcour_ter-

clockwise. Usea 9/I6" box or open-end

wrench+

,, Removeblade and attaching hardware

(bolt, lockwasher and hardened washer).

NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and check

the key insidehub of blade adapter. The key

mustbe in good condition to work properly.

Replaceadapter+ if damaged.

TO REPLACEBLADE

• Positionthe blade adapter on the engine

crankshaft+Be sure key in adapter and

keyway incrankshaft are aligned.

° Positionblade on the blade adapter aligning

the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised

lugs on the adapter.

,, Be sure thetrai+ing edge is up toward the

engine.

• lnstaUthe blade bolt with the rockwasher

and hardened washer into blade adapter

and crankshaft

o Use block of wood between blade and lawn

mower housing and tighten the blade bolt,

turningclockwise.

- The recommended tightening torqueis 35-

40 ft+lbs.

IMPORTANT: Bladebolt is grade 8 heat

treated.

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