Craftsman 38872 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS
SERIALNUMBER:
DATEOFPURCHASE:
GASOLINECAPACITY/TYPE:
31LTYPE(API-SF-SJ):
OIL CAPACITY:
SPARK PLUGIGAP: .030")
BLADE BOLTTORQUE:
1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR
SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)
20 OZS.
CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM
35-40 FT. LBS.
The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear ofthe
lawn mower housing. Record both sedal number and date of purchase in the space
provided above.
LAWN MOWER
Alwaysobservesafetyrulaswhen perform-
ingany maintenance.
"nRES
Keep tiresfreeof gasoline,oil,or insect
cenf_l chemicaJswhich can harmrubber.
Avoidstumps,stones,deepruts,sharp
objectsand otherhazardsthat rneycause
_'e damage.
BLADE CARE
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 contactwith spark plug.
2. Tum 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: Protectyour handswith gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
4. Remove blade boltby turningcounter-
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 propedy. 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 trailingedge 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. Ibs.
IMPORTANT: Blade boltisgrade 8 heat
treated.
Blade adapter Crankshaft
Key_.
Blade shaft
bolt
washer Trailing edge Blade adapter
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