Storage - Craftsman EZ3 917.387280 Owner's Manual

To change from medium low to low
position, only the lower handte section
will have to be turned over.
Medium Low
Shipping Position
MediumHigh
"" Lower Handle
Squeeze to
remove
Handle
Bracket
HairpinClip
ENGINE
CARBURETOR
"Yourcarburetor has a non-adiustable fixed
main jet fbr mixture control. If your engine
does not operat e properly due to sus-
pected carburetor problems, take your
lawn mower to an authorized service
center for repair or adjustment.
ENGINE SPEED
"Yourengine speed has been factory set.
Do not attempt to increase engine speed
or it may result in personal injury, tf 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
wilt not be used for 30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is tobe stored for a period
of time, clean it thd_oughly,remove all dirt,
grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
, Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING"
in the Customer Responsibilities section of
this manual).
, Lubricate as shown in the Customer
Responsibilitiessection of this manual.
• Be sure that all nuts,bolls, screws, and pins
are securely fastened, Inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Replace if necessary.
- Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightlybefore painting.
HANDLE
"Youcan 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
enoug!_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 ,wilt
lock into the mowing position.
Lower Handle
Handle
Squeeze to fold
Operator Presence
Contro{ Bar
Hairpin
Cotter
Upper Handle
Fold Forward
14 For Storage
Fold Backward
Mowing Position
Lower Handle