Craftsman 917.377631 owner manual Operator presencecontrol

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READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOU'_,WN

k4OWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the kx_ationof various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

CAUTION	ENGINE	ENGINE	FAST	SLOW	CHOKE	FUEL	OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS
OR WARNING	ON	OFF					AND FEET AWAY

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Electric start key_

Starter handle

Cable clip

Grass catcher

Gasoline cap

Wheel adjuster lever

Primer

Engine oil cap w/dipstick

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MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis-

sion. The blade turns when the engine is running,

Operator presence control - must be held down to the handle to start the

engine. Release to stop the engine. Primer - pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when

starting a cold engine.

Starter handle - used for starting the engine.

Drive control bar - used to engage power-propelled foward motion of lawn mower.

Mulcher plug - Located at the rear discharge opening must be removed when converting to bagging operation.

Electric start key - used for starting the engine.

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