Service and adjustment, Carburetor, Engine speed – Craftsman 247.372900 User Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet
for mixture control. It has been completely adjusted at
the factory. If your engine does not operate properly
due to suspected carburetor problems, take your

mower to an authorized Sears Service Center for
repair and adjustment.

ENGINE SPEED

Your engine slow and fast speeds have 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
mower to an authorized Sears Service Center for

repair and adjustment.

REAR TRAIL SHIELD

The rear trail shield, attached between the rear
wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the

possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of

the mower toward the operator.

If the shield becomes damaged, it should be replaced.

BELT REMDVAL AND REPLACEMENT

• Place shift lever in third speed.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it

against the engine.

• Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic

beneath the cap to prevent gasoline leakage.

• Remove the transmission belt cover by removing

five self-tapping screws. See figure 14.

Self-Tapping

Screws

Transmission

Belt

Cover

FIGURE 14

apping

Screws

• Tip the mower on its side. Block securely.
• Remove the center bolt which secures the blade to

the crankshaft. See figure 15. Remove the blade
and blade adapter.

• Remove the inside belt cover by removing three

self-tapping screws. A 3/8" wrench is required.

• Roll the belt over the pulley half and remove from

around crankshaft.

• Remove the belt from between the idler pulley and

the belt guard on the idler pulley bracket. See figure

16.

FIGURE 16.

• Remove the belt from the transmission pulley.
• Assemble the new belt as follows.
• Push the idler pulley up out of the way as shown in

figure 16.

• Slide the belt in from the rear of the deck, and

place it around the transmission pulley.

• Release the idler pulley so it falls down into posi­

tion. Slide the belt in between the idler pulley and

belt guard on the idler pulley bracket.

• Grease the crankshaft. Place belt between the two

pulley halves, and reassemble the blade adapter
and blade. Reassemble the inside belt cover.

• Reassemble the transmission belt cover.

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