Craftsman 917.377544 owner manual Lawn Mower, Rear Deflector, To Adjust Handle

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_kCAUTION: Before performing any service and 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 CUTrlNG HEIGHT

See "TO ADJUST CUI-I-ING HEIGHT" in the

Operation section of this manual.

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your lawn mower, is provided to

minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the

operator'smowing position. If the rear deflector becomes damaged, it should be

replaced.

TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT

•Remove drive cover. Remove belt by

pushing down on gear case pulley and roll be_off.

•Tum lawn mower on its side with carbure- tor and fuel cap up.

•Remove blade.

•Remove debris shield.

•Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft.

•Install new belt by reversing above steps.

•Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life.

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cover Belt

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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.

•Remove upper handle and all parts attached to lower handle.

•Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin.

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

•Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle.

•Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket.

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

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Contents CRnFTSMnN SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman ESTATES, Illinois Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Power MowerTraining PreparationMaintenance and Storage OperationLawn Mower Performance Lawn Mower MaintenanceTo Remove Lawn Mower from Carton Remove loose parts included with mowerLift up Howto SET Upyour LawnmowerTo Unfold Handle Lower handleCap w Meets Cpsc Safety RequirementsKnow Your Lawn Mower Gasoline in the engineEngine Zone Control HOW to USE Your Lawn Mower Engine SpeedTo Adjust Cutting Height Grass catcher frameADD Gasoline Drive ControlBefore Starting Engine OIL To Start EngineMowing Tips Mulching Mowing Tips3ERVICE Dates Tion Chart Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEOIL Capacity Model NumberSerial Number Date of Purchase Spark PlugGrass Catcher EngineGear Case Drive WheelsMuffler CleaningClean Under Drive Cover Rear Deflector To Adjust HandleLawn Mower To Assemble Grass Catcher Engine SpeedCarburetor Slip vinyl bindings over frameEngine Fuelsystem LawnmowerHandle EngineoilOther Troubleshooting Chart Problem CauseCylinder CorrectionTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Page Rotary Lawn Mower - Model no Gear Case Assembly Part Number KEY PartRotary Lawn Mower Model Number KEY Part NO. no KEY Part DescriptionRotary Lawn Mower Model Number Rotary Lawn Mower Mode L NU Mber Locknut #10-24Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine Model noCraftsman 4-CYCLE ENG!NE Model noM37 Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine KEYCraftsman 4-CYCLEENGINE KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionRewind Starter Sears
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