Engine Speed; Lawn Mower - Craftsman EZ 917.387140 Owner's Manual

To change from medium low to low
position, only the lower handle section
will have to be turned over.
Medium Low
Shipping Position
Medium High
Low
High
Lower Handle
Squeeze to \\
remove
Handle
Bracket
Hairpin Clip
ENGINE
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor has a non-adiustabie fixe_
main jet for mixture control. If your engin_
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 persona] injury. If you
believe that the engine is running too fast
or too slow, take your lawn mower to an
authorized service center for repair and
adjustment.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for
storage at the end of the season or if the unit
will not be used for30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower [s to be stored for a period
of time, clean i1: thorougH},; remove all dirt,
grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
,, Clean entire tawn mower (See "CLEANING"
in the Customer Responsibilities section of
this manual).
® Lubricate as shown in the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual,
o 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
sudaces; sand tightly before painting.
HANOLE
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 forward.
Loosen upper handle 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
control cables.
When setting up your handle from the
storage position, the lower handle will
automatically lock into the mowing position.
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Cotter
Operator Presence
Control Bar
Upper Handle
Fold Forward
For Storage
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Fold Backward
Mowing Position
Lower Handle