Craftsman EZ3 917.387151 Owner's Manual page 7

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 adjust-
ments or repairs. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over the spectacles or
standard safety glasses.
HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINESPEED CONTROL
The engine speed is controlled by a lever
located on the side of the engine. Fast
position is for sta_ng the engine, normal
cutting, and better grass bagging. Slow
position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel
economy.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: Federal regulations require
an engine controlto be installedon this
lawn mower in orderto minimizethe risk
of blade contactinjury. Do notunder any
circumstances attempt to defeat the
fun_on of the operator control. The blade
tums 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.
Engine speed control lever
tl _ _ Primer
TO ADJUST CUTFING 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 toward 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.
Lower Wheels for High Cut
Lever
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
TO A'n'ACH GRASS CATCHER
• Close the flip lid. Flip 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 clipping deflector or approved grass
catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the
lawn mower with the rear door removed or
preppedopen.
Hinge
bracket
Grass catcher
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 will cause unnecessary wear.
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