Engine, Rear Deflector, Low

SERVMCE ADJUSTMENTS

I_ CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

o Release control bar.

=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 "TO ADJUST 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 possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operator's mowing position_

If the rear deflector becomes damaged, it should be re- placed,

TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 12 Thru 14) Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort, Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low, Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position.

To change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over (See Fig. 12B).

Remove the cable clips.

•Remove the controls and operator presence control bar from the upper handle.

°Remove the starter rope guide from the lower handle Remove hairpin cotters,

Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets (See Fig_ 14)

°Turn the handle over and reassemble the hairpin cotters that have been removed_

. Reassemble the starter rope guide.

•Reassemble the controls and the operator presence control bar'to the upper handle_

CAUTION: The operator presence con- trol bar must pivot freely to permit blade brake engagement when control bar is released. Do not over tighten the fas- teners holding the controls to the up- per handle.

oTo change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section will have to be turned over (See Fig_ 13A).

oTo change from medium low to low position, only the lower handle section will have to be turned over (See Fig. 13B)_

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 or adjust- ment

SHIPPING POSITION
MEDIUM LOW	MEDIUM HIGH

FIG. 12A

FIG. 12B

LOW

FIG. 13A

FIG. 13B

LOWER HANDLE

SQUEEZE

TO REMOVI

HAIRPIN CLIP

FIG. 14

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 stow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment.

917.38713 specifications

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Sears 917.38713 owner manual Engine, Rear Deflector, Low

Models: 917.38713