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Craftsman EZ3 917.388152 Owner's Manual page 7

5.0 horsepower 22" rear discharge rotary lawn mower

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The operationofany lawnmowercan resultin
foreignobjectsthrownintothe ayes,whichcan
resultin severeeyedamage.Alwayswear
safetyglassesor eyeshieldswhileoperating
yourlawnmoweror performing
any adjust-
mentsorrepairs.We recommend a wide
visionsafetymaskoverthe spectacles or
standardsafetyglasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed is controlledby a lever
located on the side of the engine. Fast
positionis for starting the engine, normal
cutting, and better grass bagging. Slow
position is for lightcutting,trimming and fuel
economy.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION:
Federalregulations requirean
enginecontrol t o be installed on this lawn
mowerin orderto minimize the riskof blade
contactinjury. D o notunderanydrcumstances
attempttodefeatthe function ofthe operator
control. T he bladeturnswhen the engineis
Hinge _
running,
bracket
• Yourlawnmoweris equippedwithan
operator presencecontrol b arwhich
requires the operator to be positioned
behindthe lawn mowerhandleto startand
Formed
operatethe lawnmower,
tabs
Engine speed control lever
mer
TO ADJUST CUTFING HEIGHT
• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for highcut.
• Adjustcutting he'_ht to suit your require-
merits. Medium _
is best for most
lawns,
• To change cuttingheight, 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 properlypositioned when
plata tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-
position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever
to be poeitioned between the plate tabs.
LowerWheels for High Cut
Plate Tab
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
Lever
• Close the flip lid. Rip lid must be dosed
while operating lawn mower.
• Liftthe 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 issecured to the lawn
mower housing when the rear door is
lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
withoutclippingdeflectoror approved grass
catcher in place• Never attempt to operate the
lawn mower with the rear door removed or
propped
Grass catcher
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
• To remove grass catcher, release operator
presence controlbar to stop engine.
• Liftupreardoor
a nd remove the grass
catcher by the handle.
NOTE:
Do not drag the bag when emptying;
it willcause unnecessary wear.
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