Engine Zone Control; To Empty Grass Catcher - Craftsman 917.377592 Owner's Manual

The operation of anylawnmowercan
resultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe
eyes,whichcanresultin severeeye
damage.Always wearsafetyglassesor
eyeshieldswhileoperating yourlawn
moweror performing any adjustments o r
repairs.Werecommend a widevision
safetymaskoverspectacles or standard
safetyglasses
HOW
TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is not
adjustable
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: 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 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 CUTrlNG HEIGHT
o 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 setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned
when plate tab inserts into hole in lever.
Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)
allow lever to be positioned between the
plate tabs
Plate Tab
Lower Wheels for High Cutr.._._._ ._
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
TO A'I'TACH GRASS CATCHER
o Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed
while operating lawn mower.
o Lift the 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
bracket
Formed
tabs
Rear door
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TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
° To remove grass catcher, release operator
presence control bar to stop engine.
o Lift up rear door and remove the grass
catcher by the handle
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty-
ing; it will cause unnecessary wear.
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