Operation - Craftsman 154.37816 Operator's Manual

Drive Control
Recoil Starter
Side Discharge
Cover
BLADE CONTROL
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and hold
it against the drive control to operate the unit. Release it to stop the engine and
blade.
WARNING
This blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation.
DRIVE CONTROL
The drive control is located on the upper handle and is used to engage the drive.
Pushing the control forward will engage the drive. Once pressure is released from
the control it will return to the neutral position and the drive will be disengaged.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the right rear wheel. To adjust
the cutting height, refer to the Assembly Section.
DECK WASH
Your mower's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck
wash system. Use the deck wash to rinse grass clippings from the deck's underside.

OPERATION

Blade Control
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lever
Mulching Cover
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MULCHING COVER
The mulching cover is used for mulching purposes. Instead of collecting the grass
clippings in a grass catcher or using the side discharge chute, some mower models
have the option of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn. This is called
mulching.
SIDE DISCHARGE COVER
Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To discharge the grass clippings to the side
instead, follow the instructions in the Assembly section to attach the side discharge
cover.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. Refer to warning
label on the unit.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the unit, hold
the blade control handle, then pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
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Deck Wash
WARNING