Storage; To Adjust Handle; Handle - Craftsman 917.370714 Owner's Manual

3. Return mowerto upright position.
4. Install new drivebelt into idler arm
assembly,then around the drive pulley.
Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers.
5. Reattachidler arm assemblywith hex
nut previouslyremoved.
6. Turnlawn moweron its side. Make
sure air filter and carburetorare up.
7. Reattachdebris shield to housingwith
tab of debris shield in housinghole.
8. Positionblade on the bladeadapter
aligningthe two (2) holesin the blade
with the raised lugson the adapter.
9. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op-
positesharp edge) is up towardthe
engineas shown.
10.Installthe blade bolt with the lock
washer and hardenedwasher into
blade adapterand crankshaft.
11.Use blockof wood between bladeand
lawn mowerhousingand tighten the
blade bolt, turning clockwise.
• The recommendedtighteningtorque is
35-40 ft. Ibs.
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.
If bolt needs replacing,replaceonly with
approvedbolt shownin the Repair Parts
sectionof this manual.
12.Return mowerto upright position.
13.Reattachdrivecable and return spring
to the idler arm assembly,then reat-
tach drive cable to anchor.
14.Reattachdrive cover with screw(s)
previouslyremoved.
15.Connectspark plug wire to spark plug.
TO ADJUST HANDLE
The handle on your lawn mower has three
(3) height positions - adjust to height that
suits you.
1. Remove knob and carriage bolt on one
side of the lower handle.
2. While holding handle assembly, remove
knob and carriage bolt from opposite side,
align hole in handle with desired hole in
handle bracket and reassemble bolt and
knob and tighten securely.
3. Align opposite side of handle with
same positioning hole and secure with
bolt and knob.
Hi
_ Bolt
J
Low
bracket
Knob
ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set.
Do not attempt to increase engine speed
or it may result in personal injury. If you
believe that the engine is running too fast
or too slow, take your lawn mower to a
Sears or other qualified service center for
repair and adjustment.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your
engine does not operate properly due to
suspected carburetor problems, take your
lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified
service center for repair or adjustment.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set
for proper engine speed. Overspeeding
the engine above the factory high speed
setting can be dangerous. If you think
the engine-governed high speed needs
adjusting, contact a Sears or other
qualified service center, which has proper
equipment and experience to make any
necessary adjustments.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for
storage at the end of the season or if the
unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a
period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove
all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a
clean, dry area.
1. Clean entire lawn mower (See
"CLEANING" in the Maintenance sec-
tion of this manual).
2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and
pins are securely fastened. Inspect
moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear. Replace if necessary.
4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your mower handle for storage.
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