Engine Zone Control; To Empty Grass Catcher - Craftsman 917.379380 Owner's Manual

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 USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is nol
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
&CAUTION; .Federal regulations re.quire
an engine conu°ol 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 wtlen 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 rnower,
TO ADJUST ClJTI'ING 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 ioward 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 _ 1 ,_
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
• Lift the rear door of the lawn mower
and place the grass catcher frame
hooks onto the door pivot pins.
. The grass catcher is secured to the
lawn mower housing when the rear
door is lowered onto the grass catcher
frame,.
&CAUTION: 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.
.jRdar door
Pivot
pins
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
o Lift up on grass catcher using the frarne
handle.
• Remove grass catcher with clippings
from under lawn mower handle,
° Ernpty clippings from bag using both
frame handle and bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when
emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.
Bag handle
\
Grass
catcher
flame
handle