How To Use The Lawn Mower; Engine Zone Control; To Adjust Cutting Height; To Convert Mower - Craftsman 917.387360 Owner's Manual

The operationof any lawn
mowercan result in foreign
objectsthrown into the
eyes, which can result in
severeeye damage.Always
wear safety glassesor eye shieldswhile
operatingyour lawn moweror performing
any adjustmentsor repairs.We recom-
menda standard safetyglasses or wide
vision safetymask worn overspectacles.
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 CUTTING HEIGHT
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit
your requirements. Medium position is
best for most lawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze ad-
juster lever toward wheel. Move wheel
up or down to suit your requirements.
Be sure all wheels are in the same set-
ting.
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.
LOWER WHEELS FOR HIGH CUT
RAISE WHEELS FOR LOW CUT
Plate
tab
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your mower is shipped ready to be used
as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or
discharging:
• Lift discharge guard and remove
mulcher plate.
• Mower can now be used for side dis-
charge or optional grass catcher can be
attached.
• To return to mulching operation, simply
reinstall mulcher plate as shown.
ACAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without discharge guard, approved grass
catcher or mulcher plate in place.
Discharge
Housing Hooks
opening
Mulcher
Tab
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