Craftsman 917.388742 Owner's Manual page 6

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations w ith your lawn mowerto familiarize yourselfwith
the locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manualfor future reference.
These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the
product. Learn and understand their meaning.
CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS
OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY
Dperator presence control bar
Starter
handle cap with dipstick
Grass
catcher
Muffler
Gasoline filler cap
Housing
Air filter
Prime Wheel adjuster
(on each wheel)
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis-
sion. The blade turns when the engine is running.
Operator presence control bar - must be
held down to the handle to start the engine.
Release to stop the engine.
Starter handle - used for starting the engine. 6
Primer - pumps additional fuel from the
carburetor to the cylinder for use when
starting a cold engine.