To Adjust Cutting Height; Rear Deflector; Drive Belt - Craftsman EZ3 917.376290 Owner's Manual

CAUTION:
B EFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
• Release control bar.
° 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 plugo
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 d rive cover Remove belt by pushing down on
gear case pulley..
• Turn Iawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel
cap upo
° Remove blade,
o Remove debris shield,,
o Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft,
• Install new belt by reversing above steps.
o Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long
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FIG. 14
15