Craftsman 917.388732 - Manual (Page 14)

ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has 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 lawn mower to a
Sears or other qualified service center for
repair and adjustment.
CARBURETOR
Your cartiuretor is not adjustable. If your
engine does not operate properly due to
suspected carburetor problems, take your
lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified
service center for repair and/or adjust­
ment.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is fectory set for
proper engine speed. Overspeeding the
engine above the factory high speed
setting can be dan^rous. 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.
STORAGE
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for
storage at the end of the season or if the
unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a
period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove
all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a
clean, dry area.
1. Clean entire lawn mower (See
"CLEANING" in the Maintenance
section of this manual).
2. Lubricate as shown in the Mainte­
nance section of this manual.
3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws,
and pins are securely fastened.
Inspect moving parts for damage,
breakage and wear. Repiace if
necessary.
4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for
storage.
1, Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on
sides of the upper handle and allow
handle to fold dovwi to the rear.
2. Squeeze the bottom ends of lower
handle toward each other until pins in
handle clear the brackets and pivot
entire handle assembly fonvard and
allow it to rest on mower.
• When setting up your handle from the
storage position, the lower handle will
require manually locking into the
mowing position.
IMPORTANT: When folding the handle
for storage or transportatfon, be sure to
fold the handle as shown or you may
damage the control cables.
Operator presence
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