Craftsman 917.387203 owner manual Engine, Carburetor, Handle

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controlatotheupperhandle.

• Tochangefrommediumlowtohigh positiononlytheupperhandlesectionwill

have to be turned over.

To change from medium low to low posHion, only the lower handle section will have to be

Lower handle

Squeeze to remove

Mounting bracket

Medium

 

high

Hairpin clip

Medium

ENGINE

low

CARBURETOR

 

Highow

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 perled of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN- ING" in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance secl_onof this manual.

Be _,um that all nuts, boifs, screws, and pins are securely fastened._ Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and v_ar. Replace if necessary.

Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightlybefore paintJng.

HANDLE

You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.

Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle clears the handle bracket, then move handle forward.

Loosen upper handle mounting bolts

enough to allow upper han_e to be folded backL

Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and

adjustment.

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed has been factory set. Do

not attempt to increase engine speed as it may result in personal injury. If you believe the engine is running too fast ortoo slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service

IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for storage or transportation, be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables.

When setling up your handle from the storage pos_on, the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position.

Squeeze to fold

/I

Mounting pin

Hairpin cotter

Operator presence control bar

Upper handle _

Mowing

position

Lower handle

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Contents Raftxman Limited ONE Year Warranty on Craftsman Power Mower TrainingSEARS, Roebuckand CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman ESTATES, Illinois PreparationMaintenance and Storage OperationHOW to SET UP Your Lawn Mower Lawn Mower MaintenanceLawn Mower Performance To Remove Lawn Mower from CartonOperatorpresencecontrolbar Upperhandle@kiflupS Know Your Lawn MowerHOW to USE Your Lawn Mower To Adjust Cutting HeightEngine Zone Control GASTo Start Engine Mowing TipsLubrication Chart GeneralrecommendationsReplaceAirFilterPaperCartridge Before Each USELawn Mower To Clean AIR Filter Element Avoidpossibleenginedamage from running lowon oilGrass Catcher Engine LubricationLawn Mower To Adjust Cutting Height CleaningTo Adjust Handle MufflerEngine CarburetorHandle Troubleshooting Chart Clean/replaceairfilter Rflfuel tankConnectwire to plug Engine OILServicecenter Poor cut unevenVibration Replaceblade.ThtenPage Rotary Lawn Mower Model no KEY Part NO. no KEY Part DescriptionCraftsman 4-CYCLE Engine 3.4 Carburetor Incl of Engine Parts List Assy Part 166476 09.14.98 Printedin U.S.A