Operator' Presence Control Bar; Lawn Mower - Craftsman 917.377250 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
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The operation of any lawn mower'can result in for eign objects thrown into the eyes, which can t
result in severe eye damage° Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your
lawn mower or performing any adjustments or' repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety
mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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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 con=
trol. The blade turns when the engine is
running.
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres-
ence control bar which requires the operator to be
positioned behind the lawn mower' handle to start and
operate the lawn mower,
DRIVE CONTROL (See Fig, 4)
. Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator
presence control bar down to the handle and pushing
the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then
release the lever.
o Forward motion will stop when the operator presence
control bar is released° To stop forward motion without
stopping engine, release the operator presence control
bar slightly until the drive control disengages. Hold
operator' presence control bar' down to handle to con-
tinue mowing without self-propelling.
o To keep drive control engaged when turning corners,
push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground
while turning lawn mower_
NOTE: When your lawn mower is new, the drive wheels
may rotate without the drive control engaged when the
wheels are lifted off the ground_ This is normal and should
stop after the first few hours of operation..
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 5)
o Raise wheels for low cut and tower wheels for high cut.
Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Me-
dium position is best for most lawns.
= To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever to-
ward 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.
LOWER WHEELS PLATE TAB 8_,
FOR HIGH CUT
U
RAISE WHEELS
FOR LOW CUT
LEVER
FIG. 5
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Fig, 6)
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
dgrass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear
oor hinge bracket°
= The grass catcher is secured to the Fawn mower
housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass
catcher flame.
OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROLBAR
ZON_ENGINE ZON_ENGINE
CONTROL CONTROL
TO ENGAGE D_:t!VECONTRO_
pRIVECONTROL DI/_.._GAGED
FIG. 4
BRACKET
FORMED
TABS
GRASS
CATCHER
FRAME
8 FIGo 6