Sears 917386121 Service Adjustments, Lawn Mower To Adjust Cutting Height, Rear Deflector

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SERVICE

AND ADJUSTMENTS

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Release control bar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Make sure

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all moving parts have completely

stopped,

 

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Disconnect

spark plug wire from spark plug and place:where

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LAWN MOWER

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

See "TO ADJUST CUTTtNG HEIGHT" in the OperatiOn secflbn of this manual,,

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deflector, attached beiween the rear wheels of your lawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects wiii be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the 0perator's mowing p0sition:

tf the rear deflector becomes damaged, it should be re- ptacedo

TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 12 Thru 14)'

Your town mower handle can be raised or towered for your mow!ng'comfort. Four (4) positions are available', high, medium high, mediuro'!ow and low. H_,ndles are shipped

mounted In the medium low position° _

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To change from medium tow to mediom high postliei!, the upper and lower handle sections will ha;_e to be turned over (Sea Fig, 12B),

. Remove the cable clips,

,,Remove the controls and ope[ato_'presence control bar from the upper handle

,,Remove th_ starter rope guide lrol_1the lower handle. ', Remove hairpin coffers.

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Disconnect

the lower hand

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brackets

 

(See Fig,

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Turn the handle over and reassemble the hairpin cotters that have been removed. ,.

Reassemble the starter rope guide i

Reassemble theconrois and the operator presence control bar to the upper handteo

CAUTION i The operai0ri}_esen_ec0n- ']

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brake

engagement

when

control

bar, Is

trol bar mbst plvot

freelyto

permtt blede

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released, Do not over tighten the fas;_ 'I

 

tenors

hold{ng the contro!s

to the up-

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°To change fl:om medium low to h!gh posittcn only the u?per handle section will have to be turned o,ver (See

Fig. 13A),

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To change from medium low lo,l_w position, 0nty the

lower handle section will have to,be turned over (See

Fig. 13B}.:,"

ENGINE

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor

has a

non-adjustable

fixed main Jet for

mixture

central

t1your

engine

does not operate prop6rty

due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn

mower

to an authorized

service

center

for repair Or adjust-

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HANDLE

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HAIRPIN CL!P

FIG, t4

ENGINE SPEED

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Your engine speed has been factory set,, Do not attempt

to increase engine speed or it may resu l in personal Injury,, li you believe that the englhe !s running too fasi o _too stow,

take your fawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment.

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Contents 153943 01,22,96 JJ Model Number 917.386121 OwnersmanualThis Equipment 4lb Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers Maintenance and StorageSafety is Involved Tlheengine exhaust from this product conLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Power Mower Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesTABLE..... of Contents IndexLawn Mower Performance Lawn Mower AccessoriesLawn MOWER. Maintenance ENGNEolkCarton AssemblyHowto SET Upyour Lawn Mower LI UPCatcher See Figs, 3A thru AssemblyTo Assemble and Attach Grass TubularKnow Your Lawn Mower Meets Cpsc Safety RequirementsOperation FuelEngine Zone Control HOW to USE Your Lawn MowerOperation Engine Before Starting OILMulching Mowing Tips To Start EngineMowing Tips GASGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities UBRICATtONImportant Blade Bolt is Grade 8 Heattreated Lawn MowerTires To Change Engine OIL See Fig EngineLubrication MufflerRear Deflector Service AdjustmentsLawn Mower To Adjust Cutting Height CarburetorFuel System OtherHandle See Fig Engine oILIJJ ILl Model Number 143o964006 Description Model NumberPart Peel NU!W&e DEsqRiPrIot, JSpitC!lig Troubleshooting Points CauseService Notes Service Notes FON-pART Ifyou Need Repair Service Or PartsFor Replacement Parts Engine CRAFTSMAN. Model no Part Number Part Description