Craftsman 917.388690 Owner's Manual page 7

The operation ofany lawn
mower canresult 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 recom-
mend a wide vision safety mask over
spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The eegine speed was setat the factory for
optVnurnperformance. Speed is not adjust-
able.
ENGINEZONE 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 control.The blade
turns when the engine is running.
• Your lawn mower is equippedwith an
operatorpresencecontrolbar which
requiresthe operatorto be pesitloeed
behindthe lawn mowerhandle to startand
operate the lawn mower.
TO ADJUST cu'n3NG HEIGHT
Raise wheels for low cut and lower
wheels for high cut. Adjust cutting height
to suit your requirements. Medium
position is best for most lawns.
• To change curing height,squeeze ac_uster
levertowardwheel. Move wheelup or
down_ suityourrequirements.Besure all
whealsare in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is propedy positioned
when plate tab inserts into hole in lever.
Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)
allow lever to be positioned between the
plate tabs.
Lower Wheels for High Cut Plate Tab
RaiseWheels for Low Cut
Lever
TO CONVERT MOWER
Yourlawn mower was shippedready to be
usedas a moP..her. T o oonvertto bagging :
REAR BAGGING
• Liftrear doorof the lawn mower and place
the grasscatcherframe hooksontothe
deer pivotpins,
• To convertto mulching opera,an, remove
grasscatcher anddose rear door.
ACAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without clipping deflector or approved
grass catcher in place. Never attempt to
operate the lawn mower with the rear
door removed or propped open.
Pivot " Rear Grass
cafchor
handle
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the
frame handle.
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings
from under lawn mower handle.
3. Empty clippings from bag using both
frame handle and bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when
emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.
Grass
frame
handle
Bag handle
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