Craftsman 917.388801 Owner's Manual page 6

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustra'dons with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with
the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the
product. Learn and understand their meaning.
CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS
OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY
-Operator presence control bar
Throttle/
choke
knob
Starter
handle Gasoline filler cap
Grass
catcher
Fuel valve lever
Air tilter
Engine oil cap
with
Housing
Mulcher
Wheel adjuster
(on each wheel)
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
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 Commis-
sion. The blade turns when the engine is running.
Operator presence control bar - must be
held down to the handle to start the engine.
Release to stop the engine.
Mulcher door - allows conversion to
discharging or bagging operation.
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Throttle/choke control - used for starting
the engine; & allows you to select either
CHOKE or FAST engine speed.
Starter handle - used for starting the engine.