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MODEL NUMBER 917.377542
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
HORSEPOWER: 6.5
DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN.
GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°1=)
SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS.
SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM
VALVE CLEARANCE: 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 ruleswhen performing
any maintenance.
TIRES
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
controlchemicals wh'_h can harm rubber.
• Avok:lstumps, stones,deep ruts, sharp
objectsand other hazards that may cause
tiredamage.
BLADE CARE
For best results,mower blade must be kept
sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.
TO REMOVE BLADE
• Disconnectspark plugwire from spark plug
and place wire where it1_n_'t_me in
contact with spark plug.
• Turn lawn mower on itsside. Make sure air
filterand carburetor are up.
• Use awood blockbetween blade and
mower housingto prevent blade from
tuming when removing blade bolt.
• Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap
blade with heavy cloth.
• Remove blade bolt by turningcounter-
clockwise. Use a 9/16" box or open-end
wrench.
• Remove blade and attaching hardware
(bolt,lockwasher and hardened washer).
NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and
check the key inside hub of blade adapter.
The key must be in good condition to work
properly. Replace adapter if damaged.
TO REPLACE BLADE
• Positionthe blade adapter on the engine
crankshaft. Be sure key in adapter and
crankshaft keywayare aligned.
• Positionblade on the blade adapter aligning
the two (2) holesin the blade withthe raised
lugson the adapter.
• Be sure the trailingedge ofblade (opposite
sharpedge) is up towardthe engine.
• Installthe blade belt withthe lockwasher
and hardened washer intoblade adapter
and crankshaft.
• Use blockof wood between blade and lawn
mower housingand tightenthe blade belt,
turningdockwise.
• The recommended tighteningtorque is35-
40ft. bs.
IMPORTANT: Bladebelt isgrade 8 heat
treated.