Craftsman 917.377592 manual Howto USE Your Lawn Mower, Engine Speed, Engine Zone Control

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Theoperationof anylawnmowercan resultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe eyes,whichcanresultin severeeye damage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldswhileoperatingyourlawn mowerorperformingany adjustmentsor repairs.Werecommenda widevision safetymaskoverspectaclesorstandard safetyglasses

HOWTO USE YOUR 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 bar which

requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and

operate the lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTrlNG HEIGHT

o 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 setting.

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 plate tabs

Plate Tab

Lower Wheels for High Cutr.._._._ ._

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO A'I'TACHGRASS CATCHER

o Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed while operating lawn mower.

oLift the 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.

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.

Hinge bracket

Rear door

Formed

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tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

° To remove grass catcher, release operator presence control bar to stop engine.

oLift up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty- ing; it will cause unnecessary wear.

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