Craftsman 917.37248 Brush Cutter User Manual


 
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs, 18 Thru 20)
Your lawn 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. 18B).
Remove the controls and operator presence control
bar from the upper handle,
o Remove the starter rope guide from the tower handle.
Remove hairpin cotters.
Disconnect the lower handle from the hand!e brackets
(See Fig. 20).
° 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
control bar to the upper handle.
CAUTION: The operator presence
control bar must pivot freely to permit
blade brake engagement when contro_
bar is released. Do not over t{ghten 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, 19A)_
, To change from medium low to tow position, only the
lower handle section wil! have to be turned over (See
Fig, 19B).
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 an authorized Sears
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 Sears Service Center for repair and
adjustment,
SHiPPiNG POSITION
MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HiGH
FiG, 18A
HIGH
FIG. 18B
LOW
FIG. 19A FiG. 19B
LOWER HANDLE
HANDLE
BRACKET
FiG, 20
16