Enginezone Control; To Adjust Cutting Height; To Empty Grass Catcher - Craftsman EZ3 917.387380 Owner's Manual

Theoperation of anylawnmowercan result i n
foreign objects thrownintothe eyes, w hichcan
result i n severeeyedamage,Always wear
safetyglasses or eyeshieldswhileoperating
yourlawnmoweror performing anyadjust-
mentsor repairs.Werecommend a wide
visionsafetymaskoverthespectacles o r
standard safetyglasses.
HOWTO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEEDCONTROl
The enginespeed was set at the factory
for optimumperformance. Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINEZONE CONTROL
CAUTION; Federal regulationsrequire
an enginecontrolto be installedon this
lawn mower in orderto minimizethe risk
of blade contact injury,, D o not under any
circumstancesattemptto defeat the
functionof 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
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, g-
position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever
to be positioned between the plate tabs.
Lower Wheels for High Cut
Plate Tab
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
Lever
TO ATTACH 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 nJnyour 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
Grass catcher
frame
Formed
tabs
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 emptying;
it will cause unnecessary wear.
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