Craftsman 917.376240 manual Engine, Carburetor, Handle, Forward for Storage Mowing Position

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 engine is running too fast or too slow, take your 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 and/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.

Operator

control bar

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FORWARD FOR

STORAGE

MOWING

POSITION

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/Upper handle

Handle knob

Lower handle

HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for
storage.					Handle
1.	Loosen	the two	(2) handle knobs on		bracket
	sides of the upper handle and allow
	handle to fold down to the rear.
2.	Remove	the two (2) handle		knobs and	Knob
	carriage bolts on sides of the lower
	handle and pivot entire handle as-				Bolt
	sembly forward		and allow it to rest on
	mower.
3.	Reinstall	knobs	and carriage	bolts to
	lower handle or handle brackets for
	safe keeping.
• When setting up your handle from the
storage position, the lower handle will
require manually locking into the mow-
ing position.
IMPORTANT: When folding the handle
for storage or transportation, be sure to
fold the handle as shown or you may dam-
age	the control cables.				18