Service And Adjustments - Sears CRAFTSMAN 917.377220 Manual Del Propietário

,.If, C AUTION: Before performing any
service and adjustments:
, Release control bar and stop engine.
= Make sure the blade and all moving
parts have completely stopped.
- Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place where it cannot come in
contact with plug.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the
Operation section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the rear
wheets of your lawn mower, is provided to
minimize the possibility that objects wilt be
thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the
operator's mowing position, tf the rear
deflector becomes damaged, it should be
replaced.
TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT
6 Remove drive cover. Remove belt by
pushing down on gear case pulley and roll
belt off.
• Turn lawn mower on its side with carbure-
tor and fuel cap up.
- Remove blade,
• R6move debris shield.
° Remove belt from engine pulley on
crankshaft.
• Install new belt by reversing above steps.
• Always use factory approved belt to assure
fit and long life.
Drive
cover
Belt
Push
down
TO ADJUST HANDLE
The upper handle may be adjusted to four
(4) different height positions,
o Loosen both handle knobs only enough
to allow the upper handle to pivot to the
desired adjustment position.,
o Tighten both handle knobs securely,
Handle Knob
Handle Knob
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER
• Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
with rigid part of bag on the bottom.
Make sure the frame handle is outside
of the bag top.
• Slip vinyl bindings over frame°
NOTE: tf vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold
them in warm water for a few minutes. If
bag gets wet, let it dry before using.
_,CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without clipping deflector or approved
grass catcher in place. Never attempt to
operate the lawn mower with the rear
door removed or propped open.
Catcher
frame
handle
opening
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