Sears 917.37283 - Manual (Page 16)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST HANDLE {See Figs. 15 Thru 17)
Your !awn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your
mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high,
medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped
mounted in the medium low position.
= To change from medium low to medium high position,
the upper and lower handle sections will have to be
turned over (See Fig. 15B).
® Remove the controls and operator presence control
bar from the upper handle.
® Remove the starter rope guide from the lower handle.
• Remove hairpin cotters.
® Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets
(See Fig. 17),
» Turn the handle over and reassemble the hairpin
cotters that have been removed.
« Reassemble the starter rope guide.
® Reassemble the controls and the. operator presence
contro! bar to the upper handle.
CAUTION: The operator presence con­
tro! bar must pivotfreeiy to permit blade
brake engagement when control bar is
released. Do not over tighten the
fasteners holding the controls to the
upper handle.
® To change from medium low to high position only the
upper handle section will have to be turned over (See
Fig, 16A).
® To change from medium low to low position, only the
lower handle section will have to be turned over (See
Fig, 168).
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 ortoo slow,
take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for
repair and adjustment.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for
mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly
due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn
mower to an authorized service center for repair and/or
adjustment.
FIG. 16Д FIG. 16B
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