Service And Adjustments - Sears Craftsman 917.372810 Owner's Manual

SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
o 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
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See 'q'O ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation
section of this manual,.
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 dam-
aged, it should be replaced°
DISCHARGE GUARD
The discharge guard, attached to the discharge opening of
your lawn mower, is provided to prevent the possibility of
injury resulting from objects being thrown out of the dis*
charge opening into the operator mowing position. If the
discharge guard becomes damaged, it should be replaced.
TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 11)
= Remove drive cover. Remove belt by pushing down on
gear case pulley.
• Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor' and fuel
cap upo
° Remove blade,.
° Remove debris shield,
o Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft.
• tnstall new belt by reversing above steps.
• Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long
life,
DRIVE
COVER
BELT
PRESS
FIG. 11
12