Kenmore 917.37707 owner manual Storage, To Adjust Handle, Carburetor

3.Return mower to upright position.

4.Install new drive belt into idler arm assembly, then around the drive pulley. Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers.

5.Reattach idler arm assembly with hex nut previously removed.

6.Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air fi lter and carburetor are up.

7.Reattach debris shield to housing with tab of debris shield in housing hole.

8.Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter.

9.Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op- posite sharp edge) is up toward the engine as shown.

10.Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft.

11.Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise.

•The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. lbs.

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual.

12.Return mower to upright position.

13.Reattach drive cable and return spring to the idler arm assembly, then reat- tach drive cable to anchor.

14.Reattach drive cover with screw(s) previously removed.

15.Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.

TO ADJUST HANDLE

The handle on your lawn mower has three

(3)height positions - adjust to height that suits you.

1. Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the lower handle.

2. While holding handle assembly, remove knob and carriage bolt from opposite side, align hole in handle with desired hole in handle bracket and reassemble bolt and knob and tighten securely.

3.Align opposite side of handle with same positioning hole and secure with bolt and knob.

High

Med.Bolt

Low

Handle bracket

Knob

ENGINE

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 the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualifi ed 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 qualifi ed service center for repair or 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 adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualifi ed service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

STORAGE

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

1. Clean entire lawn mower (See

	“CLEANING” in the Maintenance sec-
	tion of this manual).
2.	Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance
	section of this manual.
3.	Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and
	pins are securely fastened. Inspect
	moving parts for damage, breakage
	and wear. Replace if necessary.
4.	Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
17	surfaces; sand lightly before painting.