Handle Height Height Of Cut; Controls: Engine Zone Control; Customer Responsibilities 3; Type - Craftsman EZ3 917.388620 Owner's Manual

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OPERATNON
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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 CONTROL (See Fig, 5)
The engine speed is controlledby a lever located on the
side of the engine, Fast (,#_) position is for starting the CONTROL L EVER
engine, normal cutting, and better grass bagging, Slow
('_) position isfor 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
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. 6)
• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cuL
o Wheels are set in towcut for shipping, Adjust cutting
height to suit your requirements, Medium position is
best for most lawns,
o 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_
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 7)
• Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle,,
, Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn
mower handle,
• Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and
bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it wilt cause
unnecessary wear.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine,
. Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean.
• Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line
on the dipstick,,
° Use 20 ozs. of oil. Fortype and grade of oil to use, see
"ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this
manual,,
• Pour oil s{owly,, Do not over flit,
PRIMER
FIG, 5
LOWER WHEELS
FOR HIGH CUT RAISE WHEELS
FOR LOW CUT
FIG, 6
FIG. 7
• Check oil level before each use. Add oit if needed. Fil{
to ful! line on dipstick.
° To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time
° Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten_
o After the first two (2) hours of mowing, change the oii,
and every 25 hours thereafter_ You may need to
change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions