Craftsman 917.376674 Turnlower handleover to raiseor lower handle, Mowing, position -_, 3osition

4.Turnlower handleover to raiseor lower handle.

5.Squeezelowerhandleinandpositionholes onto mounting pins on handle bracket.

6.Reassembleupper handle and all parts removedfrom lower handle.

Mowing		_		Mowing
position [-_!				3osition
	F	I		/ //
				/
		I
cotter	__		__Handle
Mounting _"_-=<_j			bracket
pin	_			HIGH POSITION
	LOW POSITION

ROTATE

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 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.

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.								• When setting	up your	handle	from the
LAWN		MOWER
								storage position, the lower handle will
When lawn mower is to be stored for a
								automatically	lock into	mowing	position.
period		of time,		clean it thoroughly,			remove
									SQUEEZE
all	dirt,	grease,		leaves,	etc.	Store	in a
clean,		dry	area.						TO FOLD
1.	Clean		entire	lawn	mower	(See	sec-		Lower handle _
	"CLEANING"			in the Maintenance

tion of this manual).

2.Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.

3.	Be	sure	that	all	nuts,	bolts,	screws,	and	L
	pins	are	securely		fastened.		Inspect
	moving		parts	for	damage,		breakage	Operator	MOWING
	and	wear. Replace				if necessary.		presence	POSITION
4.	Touch up all rusted or chipped paint							control bar

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				Upper
lower handle clears the handle bracket,									handle
then	move		handle	forward.
2. Loosen upper handle mounting bolts
enough		to	allow	upper handle		to	be		Handle
folded		back.							knob
IMPORTANT:			When	folding	the	handle
for storage		or	transportation,		be	sure	to
fold the handle as shown or you may dam-								Lower	handle
age the	control		cables.
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