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Craftsman 3One 917.383640 Owner's Manual page 8

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HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
(See Fig. 5)
The engine speed
is controlled
by a lever (red knob)
located on the side of the engine. Fast (_)
position is for
starting
the engine,
normal
cutting,
and better grass
bagging.
Slow (,_!)
position is for light cutting, trimming
and fuel economy.
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 un-
der any circumstances
attempt to de-
feat the function
of the operator control.
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 fawn mower.
TO ADJUST
CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See Fig. 6)
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut.
.
Wheels are set in low cut for shipping.
Adjust cutting
height to suit your requirements.
Medium 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 al] wheels are in the same
setting,
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL
LEVER
FIG. 5
LOWER WHEELS
FOR HIGH CUT
RAISE WHEELS
FOR LOW CUT
FIG. 6
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