Craftsman 917.773420 - Manual (Page 12)

CLEAN UNDER ENGINE COVER
Clean under engine cover before each
use, or more frequently in heavy cutting
or dirty conditions. Engine cover screen
and engine air intake screen must be
kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating.
Knob Engine
Be sure engine is cool before cleaning.
1. Unscrew knob on top of cover.
2. Lift cover up and away from engine.
3. Clean cover and cover screen
thoroughly.
Clean top of engine and air intake
screen.
Replace engine cover and tighten
knob securely. Be sure the front tabs
of engine cover are located in the
slots in engine housing.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
A CAUTION; Before performing any
service and adjustments:
1. Stop engine.
2. Make sure the rotating lines and all
moving parts have completely
stopped.
3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place where it cannot come
in contact with plug.
TRIMMER
TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT
See TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT'” in the
Operation section of this manual.
TO ADJUST HANDLE
The upper handle may be adjusted to
different height positions.
• Loosen handle knob only enough to
allow the upper handle to pivot to the
desired position.
* Tighten handle knob securely.
NOTE: The handle knob and bolt may be
reversed for left handed operation.
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