Craftsman 247.388250 owner manual Using Grass Catcher, Height Adjustment, Using Your Lawn Mower

Using Your Lawn Mower

Your mower is designed to operate as a mulching or a rear bagger unit.

•For converting from a mulcher to a rear bagger unit, refer to instructions on page 8 of this manual. Do not operate mower without the mulching cover or the grass catcher properly installed and tightly secured.

•Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.

•For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower, preventing proper discharge of grass clippings, and could cause you to slip and fall. New grass,

thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut.

The best mowing pattern is one that allows the clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn. This permits recutting of the clippings to further pulverize them. When cutting high weeds, discharge towards cut portion, then recut at right angles to first direction.

•For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. Lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth.

A WARNING: if the mower strikes a foreign object, stop the engine. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against post.

Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting the mower. Extensive vibration during operation is an indication of

equipment damage.

Using Grass Catcher

You can use the grass catcher bag to collect clippings while operating the mower.

•Attach the grass catcher to the mower following instructions on page 8 of this manual.

•Operate the mower till the grass catcher bag is

full, or the job has been completed whichever is earlier.

Stop the engine completely by releasing the blade control handle. Make sure that the unit

has come to a complete stop and the blade has

stopped rotating. Empty the grass catcher bag as follows.

•Lift the discharge door and pull the grass bag away from the mower. See Figure 10.

•Holding the bag firmly, carry the bag away from the mower. Dispose off the clippings appropriately.

Chute Door

Beg Handle

Figure 10

Height Adjustment

Refer to height adjustments section of this manual on page 16 for instruction on how to adjust the cutting height and the handle height.

For best results in mowing, keep the cutting height position high until it is determined which height is best for your lawn.

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