Craftsman 38872 Howto Useyour Lawn Mower Engine Speed, Engine Zone Control, To Convert Mower

Theoperationofanylawn mowercanresultinforeign

objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

_,CAUTION: 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 bsr 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 end lower

wheels for high cut. Adjust cutting height to suityour requirements. Medium position is best for most lawns,

•To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your require- ments. Be sure all wheels are in the

same setf_ng,

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the prate tabs.

Lower Wheels for High Cu_

Raise Wheels for Low Cut Le er

TO CONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to

bagging or discharging:

REAR BAGGING

•Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame books onto the door pivot pins.

•To convert to mulching or discharging operation, remove grass catcher and close rear door.

Pivc.t "	Rea_	Grass
		catcher
		handle

Catcher frame hook

SIDE DISCHARGING

•Rear door must be closed.

•Open mulcher door and install dis-

charge deflector under guard as shoWn.

•Mower is now ready for discharging operation.

•To convert to mulching or bagging

operation, discharge deflector must be removed and muicher door must be dosed.

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBERWHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER

FOR MULCHING -

1.Rear door closed.

2.Mulcher door closed.

FOR REAR BAGGING -

1, Grass catcher installed, 2. Mulcher door closed.

FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -

1.Rear door closed.

2.Side discharge deflector installed. A, CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without rear door closed or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.

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