Craftsman 917.377543 Owner's Manual page 6

KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN
MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the
locationof various controls and adiustmonts. Save this manual for future reference.
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CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS
OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY
Engine zone controlcable
Operator presence controlbar
Drive control lever
Srarter handle
Handle knob
Mulcher plug
Gasoline cap.."
Primer
Housing
Engineoil
cap w/
dipstick
Wheel adjuster
(on eachwheel)
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Sears rotarywalk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American
National Standards Instituteand the U.S, Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade
turns when the engine is nJnning.
Operator presence control bar - must be
held down to the handle to startthe engine.
Release to stop the engine.
Primer - pumps addlfJonal f uel from the
carburetor to the cylinderfor use when starling
a cold engine.
Starter handle - used for startingthe engine.
Drive control lever- used to engage power-
propelled forward motion of lawn mower.
Mulcher plug - must be removed to convert to
bagging or discharging operation.
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