Craftsman 917.37193 owner manual Handle, Carburetor, Squeeze To Fold

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ENGINE

ENGINE SPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you

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

1.Clean entire lawn mower (See

"CLEANING" in the Maintenance sec- tion of this manual).

2.Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

clean,sectiondry areaof this. manual.

3.Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and

pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.

4.Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

HANDLE

You can fold your mower handle for storage.

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

2.Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow upper handle to be

folded back.

IMPORTANT: When folding the handle

for storage or transportation, be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may dam- age the control cables.

believe that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment.

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your

engine does not operate properly due to sus- pected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed

setting can be dangerous. If you think

the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

•When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower handle will

automatically lock into mowing position.

SQUEEZE

TO FOLD

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