Engine Speed/Zone Control; To Adjust Cutting Height; To Attach Grass Catcher; To Empty Grass Catcher - Craftsman 917.377582 Owner's Manual

The operationofany lawn mower can reeultin
foreign objectsthrownintothe eyes,whichcan
resultin severe eye damage. Alwayswear
safetyglassesor eye shieldswhileoperating
yourlawnmoweror performingany adjust-
mentsor _alm. We recommenda wide
visionsafety mask overspectaclesor standard
safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
ACAUTION: Federal regulations require
an engine control to be installed on this
lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of
blade contact injury.Do not under any
circumstances attempt to defeat the
function of the operator control. The blade
turns when the engine is running.
• Your lawnmoweris equippedwithan
operatorpresencecontrolbar which
requiresthe operatorto be
behindthe lawn mowerhandleto stad and
operatethe lawnmower.
TO ADJUST CUTnNG 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 satUng.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly pesitk)ned 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
Raise Wheels _ P_
for Low Cut _ _ Lever
TO A'rrACH GRASS CATCHER
• cleee itip FRp be
while operating lawn mower.
• Liftthe 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 propped open.
Hinge door
bracket
Grass catcher
Formed
tabs
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
• To removegrasscatcher,reteaseoperator
presencecontrolbarto stopengine.
• Liftup rear doorand removethe grass
catcherby the handle.
NOTE: Do notdragthe bag when emptying;
it willcause unnecessarywear.