Service And Adjustments; Lawn Mower; Cleaning; To Adjust Handle - Craftsman 917.387240 Owner's Manual

Collar
Clip
Slot
Clockwise
ToRemove
Air Filter Tab Turn Clockwise
Air Filter Cover To ]]ghten
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year to
make your engine start easier and run
better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch_
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep
mower housing free of built-up grass and
trash. Clean the underside of your mower
after each use
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with the spark
plug.
* Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure
air filter and carburetor are up. Clean
the underside of your lawn mower by
scraping to remove build-up of grass
and trash.
. Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating. A clogged engine runs
hotter and shortens engine Iife_
° Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
o We DO NOT recommend using a
garden hose to clean lawn mower
unless the electrical system, muffler, air
filter and carburetor are covered to keep
water out. Water in engine can result in
shortening engine life.
CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
. Release control bar_
• Make sure the blade and all moving parts
have completely stopped.
. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place where it cannot come in
contact with plug,
LAWN MOWER
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the
rear wheels of your mower, is provided to
minimize the possibility that objects will be
thrown out of the rear of the mower into the
operator mowing position. If the deflector
becomes damaged, it should be reptaced_
TO ADJUST HANDLE
Your lawn mower handle can be raised or
lowered for your mowing comfort. Four
(4) positions are available: high, medium
high, medium low and Iow_ Handles are
shipped mounted in the medium low
position.
• To change from medium low to medium
high position, the upper and lower
handle sections will have to be turned
over.
- Remove the cable clips.
• Remove the controls and operator
presence control bar from the upper
handle_
. Remove hairpin cotters.
° Disconnect the lower handle from the
handle brackets
. Turn the handle over and reassemble
the hairpin cotters that have been
removed.
• Route cable(s) below crossbar of lower
handle and reassemble the controls and
the operator presence control bar to the
upper handle.
Shipping Position
Medium
High
Medium
Low
CAUTION: The operator presence control
bar must pivot freely to permit blade/brake
engagement when control bar is released.
Do not overtighten the fasteners holding
the controls to the upper handle,
• To change from medium low to high
position only the upper handle section
will have to be turned over.
,, To change from medium low to low
position, only the lower handle section
will have to be turned over.
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