Craftsman 917.370560 Owner's Manual page 16

3. Return mower to upright position.
4. Install new drive belt into idler arm
assembly,then around the drive pulley.
Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers.
5. Reattachidler arm assembly with hex
nut previously removed.
6. Turn lawn moweron its side. Make
sure air filter and carburetor are up.
7. Reattachdebris shield to housing with
tab of debris shield in housing hole.
8. Position blade on the blade adapter
aligning the two (2) holes in the blade
with the raised lugs on the adapter.
9. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op-
positesharp edge) is up toward the
engine as shown.
10.Install the blade bolt with the lock
washer and hardened washer into
blade adapter and crankshaft.
11.Use block of wood between blade and
lawn mower housing and tighten the
blade bolt, turning clockwise.
The recommendedtightening torque is
35-40 ft. Ibs.
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.
If bolt needs replacing, replace only with
approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts
section of this manual.
12.Return mower to upright position.
13.Reattachdrive cable and return spring
to the idler arm assembly,then reat-
tach drive cable to anchor.
14.Reattachdrive cover with screw(s)
previouslyremoved.
15.Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
TO ADJUST HANDLE
The handleon your lawn mower has three
(3) height positions - adjust to height that
suits you.
1. Remove knob and carriage bolt on one
side of the lower handle.
2. While holding handleassembly,remove
knobandcarriageboltfromoppositeside,
align hole in handle with desired hole in
handlebracket andreassemblebolt and
knob and tighten securely.
3. Align opposite side of handle with
same positioning hole and secure with
bolt and knob.
High
,_ Bolt
/
bracket
Knob
ENGINE
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 a
Sears or other qualified service center for
repair and adjustment.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your
engine does not operate properly due to
suspected carburetor problems, take your
lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified
service center for repair or adjustment.
IMPORTANT," Never tamper with the
engine governor, 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 a Sears or other
qualified service center, which has proper
equipment and experience to make any
necessary adjustments.
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 thoroughly, remove
all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a
clean, dry area.
1. Clean entire lawn mower (See
"CLEANING" in the Maintenance sec-
tion of this manual).
2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and
pins are securely fastened. Inspect
moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear. Replace if necessary.
4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your mower handle for storage.
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