Craftsman 917377170 gas walk-behind lawn mower

User Manual - Page 14

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ACAUTION: Before performing
anyservice or 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 "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 replaced.
TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT
Remove drive cover. Remove belt by
pushing down on gear case pulley and
rolling belt off it.
Turn lawn mower on its side with
carburetor and fuel cap up.
Remove blade.
Remove debris shield.
Remove belt from engine pulley on
crankshaft.
Install new belt by reversing above
steps.
Always use factory approved belt to
assure fit and long life.
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.
Drive
cover
Push
down
Mowing ,-, Mowing -,
position _"L position ;('!
I i
Low position High position
Lower
handle
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