Craftsman 917.375013 - Manual (Page 15)

Blade adapter^ Key
Lockwasher
Crankshaft
keyway
Blade
bolt Hardened
washer Trailing edge
Belt
retainer
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 all wire tie(s)
securing cable(s) 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 bracket.
Reassemble upper handle and all parts
removed from lower handle.
SQUEEZE
TO ADJUST
Lower handle
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3.
4.
5.
6
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Mounting pin
Handle
bracket Hairpin cotter
Lower
handle
ROTATE
ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
Yourengine 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 yourmowerto a Sears orotherqualified
service center for repair and adjustment.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your
engine does not operate properly due to sus­
pected carburetor problems, take your lawn
mower to a Sears or other qualified service
center for repair and/or adjustment.
IMPORTANT: Nevertamperwith the engine
governor, which is factory set for proper en­
gine speed. Overspeeding the engine above
the factory high speed setting can be danger­
ous. 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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