Craftsman EZ3 917.387280 Owner's Manual page 7

The operation of any dawnmower 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 adiust-
merits or repairs. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over the spectacles or
standard saiety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: 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 ,Mthan
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 tow cut and towerwheels
for high c_.
, Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
ments. Medi_m posilion is best for most
tawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or down
to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels
are inthe 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 for High Cut
RaiseWheels Ior Low Cut
TO ATrACH GRASS CATCHER
Ctose the flip lid. Flip lid must be dosed
while operating lawn mower,
° Lift the reardoor 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.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
withoutdipping deflector or approved grass
catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the
lawn mower with the rear door removed or
propped open.
ear door
Hinge
bracket 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 wit1cause unnecessary wear.
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