Craftsman 917, 385141 manual Engine, Lawn Mower

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_WAR NING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjustments:

1.Release control bar and stop engine.

2.Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.

3.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire 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 mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower

into the operator's mowing position. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.

DISCHARGE GUARD

The discharge guard, attached to the

SQUEEZE

TO ADJUST

Lower handle"-"-"-

Handle

I- bracket

Hairpin cotter i.

Mounting pin----_ "J!_

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Lower handle

ROTATE

®	discharge opening of your lawn mower, is
	provided to prevent the possibility of injury

ENGINE

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resulting from objects being thrown out of
the discharge opening into the operator
mowing position. If the discharge guard
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.
1. Remove upper handle and wire tie(s)
	securing cable(s) to lower handle.
2.	Remove		hairpin		cotters		from		lower
	handle		bracket		mounting			pin.
3.	Squeeze		lower		handle		in to remove it
	from	mounting			pins.
4.	Turn	lower		handle		over	to	raise or
	lower	handle.
5.	Squeeze		lower		handle		in and		position
	holes onto mounting pins on handle
	bracket.
6.	Reassemble			upper		handle		and all
	parts removed from lower handle.

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 suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified

service center for repair and/or adjust- ment.

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.

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