Engine Zone Control; Rear Bagging; To Convert Mower - Craftsman 917.388350 Owner's Manual

6.25 horsepower 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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The operationof any lawn mower
can resultin foreign objectsthrown
ntothe eyes, whichcan resultin
severe eye damage. Alwayswear safety
glasses or eye shieldswhile operatingyour
lawn mower or performing any adjustments
or repairs. We recommenda wide vision
safety 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 adjust-
able.
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 lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence control bar which
requires the operator to be pesitioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start and
operate the lawn mower.
TO ADJUST CU'I'rlNG
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 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 for High Cut
Lever
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or
discharging:
REAR BAGGING
• Liftrear doorof the lawn mower and place
the grass catcherframe hooksonto the
doorpivot pins.
• To convert to mulchingor discharging
operation,remove grass catcher and close
rear door.
Pivot pins
SIDE DISCHARGING
• Rear door must be closed.
• Open mulcher door and install discbarge
deflector under guard as shown.
• Mower is now ready for discharging
operation.
• To convert to mulching or bagging
operation, discharge deflector must be
removed and mulcher door must be
closed.
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER
WHEN CONVERTING
YOUR LAWN
MOWER
FOR MULCHING
-
• Rear door closed.
• Mulcher door dosed.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
• Grass catcher installed.
• Mulcher door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING
-
• Rear door closed.
• Side discharge deflector installed.
ACAUTION:
Do not run your lawn
mower without rear door closed or
approved grass catcher in place. Never
attempt to operate the lawn mower with
the rear door removed or propped open.
Mulcher
door
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