Before Starting Engine - Craftsman 37763 Owner's Manual

The ()peration of any lawn mower can result in
foreign objectsthrown intothe eyes, which can
resultin severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shieldswhile operating
your lawn mower or performing any adjust-
mentsor repairs. We recommend awide
vision safety mask over the spectacles or
standard safety g lasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum performance. Speed is not adjust-
able.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: Federal regulations require an
engine control to be installedon this lawn
mower in order to minimize'the risk of blade
contact injury.Do not under any circu_
attempt to defeat the function 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.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
• All four wheals are adjusted by a single
lever.
• Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To raise
mower, move lever forward to desired
position.To lower mower, move the lever
toward the rear.
Lower Wheels for high cut
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Acluster
Lever
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Raise Wheels for low cut
TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM
• To start forward motion, liftdrive control bar
up to handle.
• To stop forward motion, release drive
control bar.
IMPORTANT: Always keep drive controlbar
fully engaged against handle when in use.
Drive
Operator presence control bar
control bar--
To engage_'_ Drivecontrol
drive control desengaged
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
• Liftthe rear door of the lawn mower and
place the grass catcher frame hooks into the
slots of the rear door.
• The grass catcher issecured to the lawn
mower housing when the rear door is
lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without clippingdeflectoror approved grass
catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the
lawn mower with the rear door removed or
propped open.
Rear door
slots
Grass
handle
Catcher frame
hook
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
• Lift up on grass catcher using the frame
handle.
• Remove grass catcher with clippingsfrom
under lawn mower handle.
• Empty d'_opings from bag using both frame
handle and bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;
itwillcause unnecessary wear.
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE__
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the
engine.
• Be sure mower is level and area around oil
fill is dean.
• Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to
the full line on the dipstick.
• Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil
to use, see =ENGINE" in Maintenance
sectionof this manual.
• Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if
needed. Fillto full line on dipstick.
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap
each time.
• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
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