Craftsman 917.387258 owner manual Howto Useyour Lawn Mower Engine Speed

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

ACAUTION: 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 require-

ments. Medium position is best for most lawns.

•To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements. 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.

Plate Tab

Lower Wheels for High Cut

TO A'n'ACH GRASS CATCHER

•Close the lifttop lid. Lift top lid must be closed while operating lawn mower.

•Lift the rear 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 secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame.

ACAUTION: 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 control bar to 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.

Lever

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

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