Storage; Engine; Carburetor; Engine Speed - Craftsman 917.387240 Owner's Manual

IGINE
,RBURETOR
Jr carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed
in jet for mixture control. If your engine
_s not operate properly due to sus-
;ted carburetor problems, take your
in mower to an authorized Sears
vice center for repair and adjustment.
IGINE SPEED
e engine speed has been factory seL
not attempt to increase engine speed
it may result in personal injury. If you
ieve the engine is running too fast or
, slow, take your lawn mower to an
',horized Sears service center for repair
High
sq
Remove
/
Lower
Handle
-I adjustmenL Hair Pin Cotter
mediately prepare your lawn mower for Lower
,rage at the end of the season or if the
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
ling Pin
tWN MOWER
len lawn mower is to be stored for a
riod of time, clean it thoroughly, remove
dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a
an, dry area
._lean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN-
NG" in the Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual).
_ubricate as shown in the Customer
_esponsibilities section of this manual
3e sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and
3ins are securely fastened. Inspect
"noving parts for damage, breakage and
Near. Replace if necessary.
louch up all rusted or chipped paint
_urfaces; sand lightly before painting.
[NDLE
u can fold your lawn mower handle for
_rage.
Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower
landle toward each other until the lower
3andle clears the handle bracket, then
_qove handle forward.
_oosen upper handle mounting bolts
_nough to allow upper handle to be
folded back,
portant: When folding the handle for
_rage or transportation, be sure to fold
., handle as shown or you may damage
., control cables_
Squeeze To
Remove
/
Hair pin
Cotter Mounting Pin
Upper
Handle
Fold Forward
For Storage
Operatora Presence
Bar
Fold Backward
Mowing Position
Lower Handle
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming in parts such
as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank
during storage. Also, experience indicates
that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol
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