Craftsman 917.38721 owner manual Engine, Lawn Mower, Lower handle

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ENGINE

oTochangefrommediumlowtohigh positiononlytheupperhandlesectionwill havetobetumedover.

°Tochangefrommediumlowtolowposition, onlythelowerhandlesectionwillhavetobe tumedover_

Lower handle

Mounting bracket

Squeeze to remove

Medium

Medium low

High __ow

Hairpin clip

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.

ENGINE SPEED

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

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 lawrl mower is to be stored for a peded of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc_ Store in a clean, dry area.

oClean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN- ING" lt] the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual)_

oLubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual.

=Be sure that all nuts, bolts, 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; sand lightly before painting.

HANDLE

You carl fold your lawn mower handle for storage.

,,Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle dears the handle bracket, then move handle fonNard.

o 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 damage the control cables.

°When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower'handle will automatically lock irrto the mowing position.

Squeeze to fold

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Mounting pin

Hairpin cotter

Operatorbar

Upper'handle

Lift up

Mowing position

Lower handle

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Craftsman 917.38721 owner manual Engine, Lawn Mower, Lower handle