Storage; Engine Carburetor/Speed; Handle - Craftsman 917.388391 Owner's Manual

CAUTION: 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.
Catche; -
frame "'"_>._ _ \ \_
ENGINE _ opening
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed
main jet for mixture control. If your engine
does not operate properly due to suspected
carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to
an authorized service center for repair or
aqustmenL
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine
gevemor, 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 your
nearest authorized service center, which has
proper equipment and experience 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 end adjustment.
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.
LAWNMOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a period
of _rne, clean itthoroughly, remove all dirt,
grease, leaves, etc. Store in a dean, dry area.
• Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN-
ING" in the Maintenance section of this
manual).
* Lubricate as shown in the MsintenarK;e
section of this rnanual.
• Be sure that all nuts, bolts, ecrews, and pins
are securely fastened. Inspect moving
_ damage, breakage and wear.
if necassery.
• Touch up all rusted or chipped I.:__.'.'nt
surfaces; sand lightly before pemting.
HANDLE
• You can fold your lawn mower handle
for storage.
• Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on
sides of the upper handle and allow
handle to fold down to the rear.
• Squeeze the bottom ends of lower
handle toward each other until pins in
handle clear the brackets and pivot
entire handle assembly forward and
allow it to rest on mower.
• When setting up your handle from the
storage position, the lower handle will
require manually locking into the
mowing position.
IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for
storage or transportation, be sure to fold
the handle as shown or you may damage
the control cables.
Low
Handle pin
/
3-position
Handle
adjustment
bracket
Operator Presence Control Bar
Upp_
Fold Forward
For Storage
Fold
Backward
14
Lower Handle
Mowing
Position