Craftsman EZ3 917.377591 Owner's Manual page 7

The operationof any lawn mowercan
resultin foreignobjectsthrowninto the
eyes,which can result in severeeye
damage. Alwayswear safetyglasses or
eye shieldswhile operatingyour lawn
moweror performingany adjustmentsor
repairs. We recommenda wide vision
safetymaskover the spectaclesor
standardsafetyglasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
CAUTION: Do not runyour lawn mower
without mulcher plate in place and door closed
or without an approved clipping deflector or
grasscatcher in place. Never attempt to
operate the lawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open.
ENGINE SPEED
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 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 require-
mentso Medium position is best for most
lawns.
o To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or
down to suit your requirements. Be sure all
wheelsare 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
Lever
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
• Close the flip lid. Rip lid must be closed
while operating lawn mower.
, Lift the rear door 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
without dipping deflector or approved grass
catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the
lawn mower with the rear door removed or
propped open.
Hinge
brack._,
Rear door
Formed
tabs
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
" To remove grass catcher, release operator
presence controlbar to stop engine.
• Liftup rear doorand remove the grass
catcherby the handle.
° Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will
cause unnecessary wear,
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