Craftsman 917.37892 manual Rear Deflector, Push Down To Adjust Handle

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

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

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.

_il, WARNmNG: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments:

1.Release control bar and stop engine.

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

3.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

LAWN MOWER

TO ADJUST CUTTmNG HEmGHT

See "TO ADJUST CUTTING 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.

TO REMOVE DRmVE BELT

1.Remove drive cover and belt keeper.

2.Remove belt from gearcase pulley by

pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it.

3.Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor down.

4.Remove blade and debris shield.

5.Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft.

TO REPLACE DRmVE BELT

1.Install new belt on engine pulley.

2.Reinstall debris shield and blade.

3.Return mower to upright position.

4.Install new belt on gearcase pulley.

5.Reinstall belt keeper and drive cover. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long 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 short- ened engine life.

CLEAN UNDER DRmVE COVER

Clean under drive cover at least twice a season. Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any build-up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover.

Drive cover

Belt keeper

PUSH DOWN

TO ADJUST HANDLE

The handle can be mounted in a high or

low position. The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for

raising or lowering the handle.

1.Remove upper handle and wire tie(s) securing cable(s) to lower handle.

2.Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin.

3.Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins.

4.Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle.

5.Squeeze lower handle in and position

holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket.

6.Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle.

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917.37892 specifications

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