Craftsman 917.386411 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
PRODUCT SPECnF CA33ONS
MODEL NUMBER 917.386411
POWER 24V DC BATTERY / 17 AMP-HOUR
4O AMP FUSE
BLADE SPEED 3200 RPM
CUTTING WIDTH 20"
CHARGER 12-16 HOUR RECHARGE
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.
TIRES o 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.
o Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber.
o 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
, Remove fuse and keep in a safe place
away from mower.
Use a wood block between blade and
mower housing to prevent blade from
turning when removing blade boll
o Protect your hands with gloves and/or
wrap blade with heavy cloth.
o Remove blade bolt by turning counter-
clockwise. Use a box or open-end
wrench.
Remove blade and attaching hardware
(bolt, lock washer and hardened washer).
o 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
Position the blade adapter on the
motorshaft. Be sure key in adapter and
motorshaft keyway 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 of blade
(opposite sharp edge) is up toward the
motor.
o Install the blade bolt with the lock washer
and hardened washer into blade adapter
and motorshafL
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treatedr
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-
ing blade, but if you do, be sure the blade
is balanced.
Blade Adapter
Motorshaft
Blade Key _ zKeyway
Blade
I -_ ,, _, J/-_. Blade
Lockwasher\, , "_ra',lino Adapter
Hardened Y
Washer Edge
TO SHARPEN BLADE
Care should be taken to keep the blade
balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause
eventual damage to lawn mower or motor.
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 intoa
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, itshould remain in a horizontal
position.. If either end of the blade moves
downward, sharpen the heavy end until the
blade is balanced.
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