Drive Belt Adjustment; Engine Speed; Throttle Control - Craftsman 917376770 Operator's Manual

NOTE: W hen re-assembling pinion, be
sure thatthefeltwasher isinplace behind
therollpinand thattheroll p inisseated i n
theslots onthebearing andintheback of
thepinion.
• When reinstalling thebelt c over b esure
thefront h ook isunder clutch frame.
Reinstall inrear o fcover.
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
(FRONT BELT DRIVE M ODELS ONLY)
Amisadjusted belt w illwear f aster. B e
sure tokeep belt p roperly adjusted.
• After p rolonged useanddrive belt w ear,
iftheclutch lever h asreached thetopof
theslotintheclutch frame and thebelt
isstillloose, move adjustable idler
pulley t oupper h ole inclutch frame.
NOTE: When installing a new belt,
adjustable idler p ulley m ust b ereturned to
lower h ole (original position) inclutch
frame.
Dust cover
HaUb__ __ Nut Washer )
\ /_) z"_ Roll pin
'"-.Pioioo
Upper adjust- Clutch Drive Clutch
merit hole pulley
Lower hole
(original and
new belt
position) Driven
Drive shaft
,Clutch frame
Front
hook
ENGINE
CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be
necessary. However, minor adjustment
may be required to compensate for
differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or
load.
• The air filter must be assembled to the
carburetor when running engine.
• Best carburetor adjustment is obtained
when fuel tank is 1/4 full.
• In order for the engine to run, the
operator presence control bar must be
held in the operating position. There-
fore, and assistant will be required to
hold the control bar in the operating
position when making final adjustment
to the carburetor.
See the adjustment section of your engine
manual for further instructions.
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed has been factory set.
Do not attempt to increase engine speed
as it may result in personal injury. If you
believe the engine is running too fast or
too slow, take your lawn mower to an
authorized engine service center for repair
and adjustment.
THROTTLE CONTROL
If it becomes necessary to adjust or
replace the throttle control, see the
adjustment section of your engine manual.
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