Craftsman 917.387101 Operator's Manual page 9

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 recom-
mend a wide vision safety mask over
spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOWTO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
MODELS WITH FIXED SPEED ENGINES
Engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum performance. Engine speed is
not adjustable.
MODELS WITH REMOTE THROTTLE
Engine speed is controlled by the throttle
control located on the upper handle.
• Move lever forward for fast engine
speed, starting, and for better grass
bagging.
• Move lever backward for slow engine
speed.
• Some models have engines equipped
with a choke feature. Move the lever all
the way forward to the choke position
when starting a cold engine.
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Choke
(start)
Remote
throttle control
MODELS WITH ENGINE MOUNTED
SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed is controlled by a lever
located at the carburetor on the engine.
High or fast position is for starting engine,
normal cutting and better grass bagging.
Low or slow position is for light cutting,
trimming and fuel economy.
BRIGGS & STRATTON CLASSIC AND SPRINT
Rapid
Spark
plug
/
_Engine
speed
Primer (if equipped) control lever
BRIGGS & STRATTON QUANTUM
Engine speed
control lever
TECUMSEH
Engine speed
controllever