ACAUTION: Before performing anyservice or adjustments.

Release control bar and stop engine.

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 REMOVFJREPLACE DRIVE BELT

Remove drive cover. Remove belt by pushing down on gear case pulley and rolling belt off it.

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.

TO ADJUST HANDLE

The upper handle may be adjusted to four

(4)different height positions.

°Loosen both handle knobs only enough to allow the upper handle to pivot to the desired adjustment position..

Tighten both handle knobs securely.

Handle Knob

Handle Knob

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER

Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top.

Slip vinyl bindings over frame.

NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If

bag gets wet, let it dry before using.

_,CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.

 

 

Catcher

Drive

 

frame

cover

Belt

handle

Push

down

•Frame

opening

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Craftsman 917.379480 To Adjust Handle, Lawn Mower To Adjust Cutting Height, Rear Deflector, To Removfjreplace Drive Belt