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

_kCAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the dsk

of blade contact injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade rums 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.

Plate Tab

LowerWheels for High Cutr'-_L_L_-A_

TO CONVERTTO DISCHARGING MOWER

Your mower is shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:

Lift discharge guard and remove mulcher plate.

Mower can now be used for side

discharge or optional grass catcher can be attached.

To retum to mulching operation, simply reinstall mulcher plate as shown.

_I_CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without discharge guard, ap- proved grass catcher or mulcher plate in place.

Housing opening

Hooks

Mulchplate

Hinge

Tab

rod

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Raise Wheels for Low Cut

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Craftsman 917.3875 owner manual Howto Useyour Lawn Mower Engine Speed, Engine Zone Control, To Convertto Discharging Mower