Craftsman 917387402 rotary lawn mower

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Theoperationofanylawn mower can result in
foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your lawn mower or performing any adjust-
ments or repairs. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over spectacles or standard
safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
ACAUTION: Federal regulations require
an engine control to be installed on this
lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of
blade contact injury. Do not under any
circumstances attempt to defeat the
function of the operator control. The blade
turns when the engine is running.
Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence control bar which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start and
operate the lawn mower.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut.
Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
ments. Medium position is best for most
lawns.
To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or down
to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels
are in the same se_ng.
NOTE: Adjuster isproperly positioned when
plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-
position adjusters (ifso equipped) allow lever
to be positioned between the plate tabs.
LowerWheels for High Cut
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
Close the flip lid. Rip lidmust be dosed
while operating lawn mower.
I_iftthe rear door on the mower housing and
place the grass catcher frame onto the
formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket.
The grass catcher is secured to the lawn
mower housing when the rear door is
lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
ACAUTION: 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.
Hinge
bracket
Grass catcher
Formed
tabs
TO EMPTYGRASSCATCHER
To remove grass catcher, release operator
presence controlbar to stop engine.
Lift up rear door and remove the grass
catcher by the handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;
itwillcaus_ rwear.
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