Craftsman 917.387205 owner manual Engine, Handle, Carburetor

•To change from medium low to high

position only the upper handle section will have to be turned over.

•To change from medium low to low

position, only the lower handle section will have to be turned over.

Shipping Position

_Medium

low

Medium

HighLow

Lower handle

Handle

bracket

Squeeze to remove

	Mountin_O
Hairpin clip	pin

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or ifthe unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

LAWN MOWER

When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, dean itthoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

•Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN- ING" in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

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

•Be sure that all nuts, belts, screws, and pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sandT_jhtly before painting.

HANDLE

You can fold your lawn mower handle for

storage.

ENGINE

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and 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

a_ljusting, contact your nearest AUTHO- RIZED service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed as it may result in personal injury. If you believe the engine is running too fast ortoo slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment.

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

•Loosen upper handle mounting belts 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 damage the control cables.

•When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position.

Squeeze tofold

I pin

1; Hairpin cotter