Controls - Craftsman 917.387000 Owner's Manual

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OPERATmON
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The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your
lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety
mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses,
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HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum
performance. Speed is not adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
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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
under any circumstances attempt to
defeat the function of the operator con-
trol. The blade turns when the engine is
running.
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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 lawn mower,
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 3)
= Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut,
° Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Me-
dium position is best for most tawns_
• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever to-
ward 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
qbUsipped) a llow lever to be positioned between the plate
LOWER WHEELS FOR HIGH CUT
PLATE TAB
RAISE WHEELS FOR LOW CUT
FIG, 3
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL (See
Fig. 4)
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.
• Be sure mower islevel and area around oil fill is clean.
° Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line
on the dipstick.
° Use20oz& of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see
"ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this
manual.
o Pour oil slowly° Do not over fill,
° Check oil level before each use_ Add oil if needed. Fill
to full line on dipstick.
o To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time.
o Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten,
° Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or
each season, You may need to change the oil more
often under dusty, dirty conditions°
GAS (See Fig. 4)
° Fill fuel tank, Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil
with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be
used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness_
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
OIL FILLER PLUG
FIG. 4
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage_ Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-
age of 30 days or longer, Drain the fuel tank, start the
engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc-
tions for additional information. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur,
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