Craftsman 247.889980 Operator's Manual page 12

deck height Lever
Use this lever to adjust the mowing deck's cutting height. To use, move
the lever to the left, then place the lever in the notch best suited for
your application.
Ignition Switch
WARNING
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage
blades, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
The four-position switch is used to start and stop the engine on
electric-start models. To start the engine, insert the key into the
ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START
Release key into the RUN
Move the key into the RUN/LIGHT
with the headlight on. Turn the key to STOP
See Figure 9.
Run/Light
Stop
Position
CAUTION
Never move the key into the Start position while the engine is running;
doing so may cause damage to the engine's starter.
KNOW YOUR MOWER
position.
position once the engine has started.
position to run the mower
to stop the engine.
Run
Start
Position
Figure 9
drive Control
The drive control is used to engage and
disengage drive to the wheels. To engage
this control, squeeze the drive control
against the handlebar grip. To stop the drive,
release the drive control.
Always release the drive control before changing speeds. Failure to
do so may result in serious damage to your transmission.
blade Control
Located on the right-hand handle, the blade
control is used to engage the mowing deck.
To operate, press and hold the lever against
the handlebar grip. To stop the blades,
release the blade control.
Never attempt to start the engine with the blade control engaged.
Always release the blade control when starting the engine. Failure to
do so may result in premature wear to your engine's electric starter.
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WARNING
CAUTION