Craftsman 247.372900 - Manual (Page 13)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
Turn the lower handle around so the notch on the
bottom of the lower handle is facing forward as
shown In figure 11. Reassemble, placing the bot­
tom holes In the handle over the weld pins in the
handle mounting bracket.
Reassemble the upper handle.
Place the hairpin clips in the Inner holes in the
weld pins and attach the starter rope as instructed
in the Assembly Section,
DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTIVIENT
The correct drive clutch adjustment varies with the
speed of the mower. The drive clutch adjustment may
be checked as follows. Without starting the engine,
engage the drive clutch control (squeeze control lever
against the handle) and pull the mower backward.
The wheels should lock. Then release the drive clutch
control and pull the mower backward, it should move
freely (or with only a small amount of resistance).
If the wheels lock up when pulled backward with the
drive clutch control released (engine off), or if mower
moves forward with the drive clutch control released
(engine running), turn the adjustment wheel, located
beneath the drive clutch control housing, toward the
operator to loosen the cable, See figure 12. Recheck
the adjustment as instructed above.
If the mower does not drive in low spaed, tighten the
cable by turning the adjustment wheel away from the
operator. Recheck the adjustment.
Periodic adjustment may also be necessary due to
normal stretch and wear on the belt. Adjustment may
be needed if the wheels seem to hesitate, but the
engine maintains the same speed. To tighten the
cable, move the adjustment wheel toward the right.
Always be certain to recheck the adjustment.
SIX SPEED SHIFT ADJUSTMENT
Periodic adjustment may be required due to normal
wear. Adjustment is needed if the shift lever cannot
be moved to all six positions.
• Loosen the nut which secures the adjustable cable
bracket, located on the left side of the engine. See
figure 13.
• Place the shift lever in high speed (6) position.
• Move the bracket to make certain it is loose. Then
slide It towards the rear of the unit as far as it will
go, so that the pulley halves (beneath the deck) are
against each other. Make certain the belt does not
interfere.
• Tighten the nut to secure the bracket in this
position.