Craftsman EZ3 917.388151 Owner's Manual page 14

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 tow to low
position, only the lower handle section
will have to be turned over
High
Shipping Position
Lower Handle
Squeeze te
remove
Handle
Bracket
Hairpin Clip
ENGINE
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor has a non.-adjustable fixed
main jel 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 seL
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.
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
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a period
of time, clean it lhoroughly, remove all dirt,
grease, leaves, etc, Store in a clean, dry are&
• Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING"
in the Customer Responsibilities section of
this manual).
• Lubricate as shown in the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual.
° Be sure that all nuts, bolls, 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 lightly before painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for
storage.
• Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower
handle toward each other until the lower
handle clears the handle bracket, then
move handle forward.
• Loosen upper handle mounting bolls
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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 Joc, k into the mowing position.
ower __ Handle
aodle .2",r'<'Bracket
Squeeze to ,o;d_._._O_, _
/_/H_air_
Cotter
Operator Presence
Control Bar
Upper Handle
Fold Forward
For Storage
Fold Backward
Mewing Position
Lower Handle