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Storage - Craftsman 917.388330 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower

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Catcher
frame
handle
\
Lower
Rotate
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER
• Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
with rigid part of bag on the bottom.
Make sure the frame handle is outside
of the bag top.
• Slip vinyl bindings over frame.
NOTE:
If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold
them in warm water for a few minutes. If
bag gets wet, let it dry before using.
ACAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
without clipping deflector or approved
grass catcher in place.
Never attempt to
operate the lawn mower with the rear
door removed or propped open.
Frame
ENGINE
opening
CARBURETOR
If your engine does not operate propedy due
to suspected carburetor problems, take your
lawn mower to an authorized service center
for repair or adjustmenL
IMPORTANT:
Never tamper with the engine
govemor, 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-govemed
high speed needs adjusting,contact your
nearest authorized service center, which has
proper equipment and experiance to make
any necessary adjustments.
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 runningtoo 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 ifthe unit
will not be used for 30 days or more.
LAWNMOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a period
of time, dean itthoroughly, remove all dirt,
grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
• Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN-
ING" in the Maintenance section of this
manual).
• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
• 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 l_..'nt
surfaces; sand lighify before painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for
storage.
• Squeeze the bottom ands of the lower
handle toward each other untilthe lower
handle dears 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.
to fold
Handle
Mounting Pin
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