Craftsman 917.38721 owner manual NOTE Incoolerweatherit may be, Mowing Tips

NOTE:Incoolerweatherit may be

necessary to repeat priming steps_ In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine wait a few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT repeat priming steps,

MOWING TIPS

o Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings.

•For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut and raise the rear of the

lawn mower housing one (1) wheel adjuster setting higher than the front for better discharge of grass.

o For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be set in the fast position

o For side discharge lawn mowers, cutting in a counter-clockwise direction, starting at the outside of the area to be cut, spreads grass clippings more evenly and puts less load on the engine. To keep clippings off of walkways, flower beds, etc. make the first cuts in a clockwise direction

°Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use

and catchers will collect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using,

°Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff,

This will help engine air flow and extend engine life.

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