Sears 917.377201, 975502 Operation, How To Use Your Lawn Mower, TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig

OPERATION

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 the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. 2)

The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the side of the engine. Fast position is for starting the engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging. Stow position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy.

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

FiG. 2

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

CAUTION: Federal regulations require

an engine control to be installed enth s 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 con= trol, The blade turns when the engine is running.

Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres- ence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower.

DRIVE CONTROL (See Fig. 3)

-Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then release the lever.

,Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released. To stop forward motion without stopping engine, release the operator presence control bar slightly until the drive control disengages. Hold operator presence control bar down to handle to con- tinue mowing without self-propelling.

*To keep drive control engaged when turning corners, push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground while turninq lawn mower.

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROL BAR

DRIVE

CONTROL

TOENGAGE	DRIVE CONTROL
DRIVE C_ONTROL	DISENGAGE_

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 4)

=Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut.

Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Me- dium position is best for most lawns,

To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever to- ward 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.

LOWER WHEELS	PLATETAB
FORHIGHCUT

RAISE WHEELS

FOR LOW CUT _=._ _

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NOTE: Your lawn mower has been shipped ready for mulching operation. To convert to discharging operation, you must install the discharge deflector attachment in- cluded with your mower.

TO INSTALL DISCHARGING DEFLECTOR

(See Fig. 5)

•Lift door upward on it'shinge until the deflector frame can be hooked over the door mounting bracket as shown.

,Release the door to rest against deflector frame.

To return to mulching operation, reverse the above steps and be sure door is in closed position.

.< . ._.4._ MULCHER DOOR

DEFLECTOR _- << _ -- :'-.s_

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 6)

Your lawn mower is shipped without oi! in the engine.

Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean.

Remove engine oil cap w!dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick.

FIG. 3