Craftsman 917.377542 Howto Useyourlawnmower, ENGINESPEED Theenginespeedwasset atthefactory

Theoperationofanylawnmowercan resultin foreignobjectsthrownintothe eyes,whichcanresultin severeeye damage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldswhileoperatingyourlawn mowerorperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.Werecommenda widevision safetymaskoverspectaclesor standard safetyglasses,

HOWTO USEYOURLAWNMOWER

CAUTION:Donotrunyourlawnmower withoutmulcherplatein placeanddoor closedorwithoutan approvedclipping deflectororgrasscatcherin place. Never attemptto operatethelawnmowerwith thereardoorremovedorproppedopen.

ENGINESPEED Theenginespeedwasset atthefactory

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

requiresthe 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 positionis best for most lawns.

•To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster laver-toward wheel, Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements. Be sure all

wheels are in the same_et'_.

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

t

Lower Wheels for High Cut _.._

_ " _Lever

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

•Close the flip lid. Rip lid must be cloeed while operating lawn mower.

•Lift the reer 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 cured to the lawn mower housingwhen 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

Rear door

Grass catcher frame

Formed tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

•To remove grass catcher, release operator presence controlbarto stop engine.

•Lift up rear door and remove the grass catcher by the handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

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