Craftsman 917.37841 Howto Useyour Lawn Mower Engine Speed, Engine Zone Control, To Convert Mower

The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign 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

A_.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 CUTTING HEIGHT Raise wheels for low cut and lower

wheels for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit your 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 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.	PlateTab
Lower Wheelsfor High Cut		/ ,,rib.

TO CONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower was shippedreadyto be usedas a mulcher. To convertto bagging:

REAR BAGGING

•Liftrear door ofthe lawnmower and place the grasscatcherframe hooks ontothe door pivotpins.

•To convertto mulchingoperation,remove grasscatcher and closerear door.

_,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.

Pivot

Grass catcher handle

Catcher frame hool

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

1.Open door and lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.

2.Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle.

3.Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle.

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

Bag	catcher frame
handle	handle

_Lever

RaiseWheelsfor Low Cut

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