Craftsman 917.387205 Muffler, Spark Plug, Acaution Before Performingany Service or Adjustments

to remove any dirt accumulation.

•Insert new filter into cover.

•Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot.

•Push in on cover and turn clockv_se to

tighten. Collar

Turn

counter-

remove

Slot

Air filter

Tab	clockwise
Air filter cover	to tighten

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it

could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG

Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch.

ACAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMINGANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

•Release control bar and stop engine..

•Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.

•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact

with plug.

LAWN MOWER

TO ADJUST cu'n'ING HEIGHT

See 'qO ADJUST CUI-I-ING HEIGHT" in the

Operation section of this manual.

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator mowing position. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.

DISCHARGE GUARD

The d=scharge guard attached to the discharge opening of your lawn mower, is provided to prevent the possibility of injury resulting from objects being thrown out of the discharge opening into the operator mowing pos_ion. Ifthe discharge guard becomes

damaged, it should be replaced.

TO ADJUST HANDLE

Your lawn mower handle can be raised or

lowered for your mowincl comfort. Four

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use.

ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug.

•Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash.

•Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil,etc.

•We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the

electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in shortened engine life.

(4)positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position.

• To change from medium low to medium

high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned

over.

•Remove the cat_le clips.

•Remove the controls and operator presence control bar from the upper handle.

•Remove the starter rope guide from the upper handle.

•Remove hairpin cotters.

•Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets.

•Turn the handle over and reassemble

the hairpin cotters that have been removed.

•Reassemble the starter rope guide.

•Reassemble the controls and the

operator presence control bar to the

upper handle.

&CAUTION: The operator presence control bar must pivot freely to permit blade/brake engagement when control bar is released. Do not overtighten the

fasteners holding the controls to the upper handle.

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