Craftsman 917373491 lawn mower

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST DR_VE CONTROL
(See Figs. 24=26 )
To check for proper adjustment of drive control, slowly
pull down on the drive lever while pulling lawn mower
backwards until rear wheels stop turning.
. When rear wheels stop turning, hold the drive lever and
check the dimension as shown in Fig. 25.
, The drive control is properly adjusted when the mea-
surement over the handle and drive lever is approxi-
mately 2-1/2". Ifthe measurement isless than 3" adjust
drive control cable.
The drive control adjuster is the hex shaped fitting at
the front of the drive speed control, where cable enters
control box (See Fig. 26)
To make the drive control adjustment, use a 5/16"
wrench or pliers to turn the adjusting sleeve clockwise
from operator position.
This adjustment should be checked after approxi-
mately 25 hours of operation.
If after several adjustments no further adjustment is
left, the drive wheel must be replaced.
NOTE: Through normal use the drive wheel wil! wear.
If you have problems making the described adjust-
ments, contact your nearest authorized service center/
department.
DRIVE SPEED CONTROL RANGE
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
CONTROL BAR _
/)72 uPPER
_ HANDLE
FIG. 25
J
_" TURN SLEEVE
TO ADJUST
DRIVE
CONTROL
CABLE
The speed control range is properly set at the factory and FIG. 26
should not require additional adjustment. If you feel the
speed adjustment is incorrect or speed control does not
work properly contact your nearest authorized service
center/department.
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 of the rear of the lawn mower
into the operator's mowing position.
If the rear deflector becomes damaged, it should be re-
placed.
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