Storage - Craftsman 917.389151 Owner's Manual

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To change from medium low to low
position, only the lower handle section
will have to be turned over.
Medium Low
Shipping Position
F
Medium High
Low
Lower Handle
Squeeze to
remo
Hairpin Clip
ENGINE
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed
main jet for mixture control. If your engine
does not operate properly due to sus-
pected carburetor problems, take your
lawn mower to an authorized service
center for repair or adjustment.
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set.
Do not attempt to increase engine speed
or it may result in personal injury. If you
believe that the engine is running too fast
or too slow, take your lawn mower to an
authorizbd service center for repair and
adjustment.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for
storage at the end of the season or ifthe unit
will not be used for 30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a period
of time, clean itthoroughly,remove all dirt,
grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
• Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING"
in the Customer Responsibilitiessectionof
this manual).
• Lubricate as shown in the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual.
• Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins
are securely fastened. Inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Replace if necessary.
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for
storage.
• Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower
handle toward each other until the lower
handle clears the handle bracket, then
move handle fo_ard.
• Loosen upper hart. d ie mounting bolts
enough to allow upper handle to be folded
back.
IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for
storage or transportation,be sure to fold the
handle as shown or you may damage the
controlcables.
• Whensetting up your handle from the
storage position,the lower handle will
automaticallylock intothe mowing position.
Lower
Handle
Handle
Squeeze to fold
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Operator Presence
Control Bar
Upper Handle _,J_'_/_
Fold Forward
For Storage
Hairpin
Cotter
_old Backward
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)_ Mowing Position
Lower Handle