Operation; Know Your Lawn Mower - Craftsman 917.377574 Owner's Manual

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN
MOWER. Compare the illustrations w ithyour lawn mowerto familiarizeyourself withthe
locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments.Save this manualforfuture reference.
These symbols m ay appear o nyourla_nmower o rInlilmatum supplied w iththeproduct. Learn andundastand
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CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS
OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY
Key start switch
presence control bar
Engine zone control cable,
Ddve control lever
Grass catcher
Handle knob
Mulcher plug
Gasoline cap
Primer
Housing
Engine oil
cap w/
dipstick
Wheel adjuster
(on each wheel)
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American
National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade
rums when the engine is running.
Operator presence control bar - must be
held dawn to the handle to start the engine.
Release to stop the engine.
Primer - pumps additional fuel from the
carburetor to the cytinder for use when starting
a cold engine.
Starter handle - used for starting the engine.
Ddve control lever - used to engage power-
propelled forward motion of lawn mower.
Mulcher plug - must be removed to convert to
bagging or discharging operation.
Key start switch - used for starting the
engine.
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