Craftsman EZ3 917.376310 Owner's Manual page 15

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS;
Refeasecontr0! bar: : , i
• Make sure the bl_ade a_td all moving parts have completely stopped,
:' = Disconnect epar'k piug Wire from spark plug and place Where it cannot come In contact wlth plug,
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LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See 'q:O ADJUST (_UTTiNG HEIGHT _' lnfhe Operation
section Ofths manual,
REAR DEFLECTOR
The _ear .deflector, attached between the rear wheefs of
your fawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibttlty
that objects wilt be thrown out the rea_rof the lawn mower
into the operato#s mowing position, if the rea,r deitector
becomes damaged It should be replaced,
TO FIEMOVEJREPLACE DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 15) "
• F_emo_,edrive cover, Remove belt by pushing down on
gear case pulley and roiling belt o!f pulley. •
• Turn lawn mower or1 its side with carburelor and fuel
cap up
• Remove blade
• Remove debris shield.
• Remove [pelt from engine pultey on crankshaft°
• Install new bell by reversing above steps
• Always use factory approved belt io assure 1It and ong
life "
TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Fig. 16) "
The handle on your lawn mower has three (3 i'hetght
posillons, adjust fo height lhai Su is'you.
• Squeeze the bottom ehds of lower h&ndle towards
each Other until the pin in handle can be inserted into
one of he three height adjustment h(_les ,
ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
Your eng rle speed has been facto_ Set. Do not a, t tempt
to increase engine speed or it may resuit In personal injury
If you believe that the engine Is running toofast or too stow,
take your lawn mower to an authorized service center/
department for repair and a.d us!ment
DRIVE
COVER
/
BELT
PRESS
FIG. 15
LOW
HANDLE
ADJUSTMENT
BRACKET
FIG_ 16
CARBURETOR
Your carbure_tor has e non-adjustable fixed main jet ior
mixture control If your engine does not operate properly
due to sdspected carburetor problems, take your [awn
mower to an authorized service centerldepartment for
repair an d adlustment,
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