Craftsman 917.387258 owner manual To Adjust Handle, Lawn Mower To Adjust Cutting Height

_,CAUTION: Before performing any service and 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 'q-OADJUST 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 possibilitythat objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the

operator'smowing position. If the rear deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.

TO ADJUST HANDLE

The handle can be mounted in a high or

low position. The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for

raising or lowering the handle.

•Remove upper handle and all parts attached to lower handle.

•Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin.

•Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins.

•Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle.

•Squeeze lower handle in and position

holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket.

•Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle.

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handle

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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. ACAUTION: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 frame

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Rigid Bottom

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