Lawn Mower; Service And Adjustments - Craftsman 3One 917.372910 Owner's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
Release control bar.
o 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 "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation
section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of
your lawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibility
that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower
into the operator's mowing position if the rear deflector
becomes damaged, it should be replaced
TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 14)
• Remove drive cover Remove belt by pushing down on
gear case pulleyo
, Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel
cap up.
o Remove blade°
o Remove debris shield.
° Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft.
• Install new belt by reversing above steps.
= Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and tong
life
DRIVE
COVER
PRESS
L_-
FIG. 14
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