Craftsman 917.37459 Service Adjustments, Lawn Mower, To Adjust Cutting Height, Rear Deflector

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SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS

SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

=Release control bar.

b" 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 CUTTING HEIGHT

See "TO ADJUST CUTTING 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's mowing position. If the rear deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.

TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 14)

Remove drive cover. Remove belt by pushing down on gear case putiey.

Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor 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.

DRIVE

COVER

BELT

PRESS

FIG. 14

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Craftsman 917.37459 owner manual Service Adjustments, Lawn Mower, To Adjust Cutting Height, Rear Deflector