Storage - Craftsman EZ3 917.388152 Owner's Manual

CAUTION: The operator presence control
bar must pivot freely to permit blade brake
engagement when control bar is released.
Do not over tighten the fasteners holding
the controls to the upper handle.
• To change from medium low to high
position only the upper handle section
will have to be turned over.
• To change from medium low to low
position, only the lower handle section
will have to be tumed over.
Shipping Position
High
Lower Handle
Squeeze to
remove
Handle
Bracket
Hairpin Clip
ENGINE
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed
main jet for mixture control. If your engine
does not operate properly due to sus-
pected carburetor problems, take your
lawn mower to an authorized service
center for repair or adjustment.
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 an
authorized service center for repair and
adjustment.
Immediatelyprepareyourlawnmowerfor
storageat the endof theseasonorifthe unit
willnotbe usedfor30 daysor more.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a period
of time, clean itthoroughly,remove all dirt,
grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
• Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING"
in the Customer Responsibilitiessection of
this manual)
• Lubricate as shown in the Customer
Responsibilitiessectionof 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 paint
surfaces; sand lightlybefore painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for
storage.
• Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower
handle toward each other untilthe lower
handle dears the handle bracket, then
move handle folward.
• Loosen upper handle mounting bolts
enoughto allowupperhandle to be folded
back.
IMPORTANT: When foldingthe handle for
storage or transportation,be sure to fold the
handle as shown or you may damage the
controlcables.
• When setting up your handle from the
storage position,the lower handle will
automatically lockinto the mowing position.
Lower Handle
Handle
Squeeze to fold
Operator Presence
Control Bar
Hairpin
Cotter
FoldForward
For Storage
14
FoldBackward
MowingPosition
Lower Handle