Operation - Craftsman 247.379550 Manual Del Operador

Dual Lever Drive Control
(Rear Wheel Drive Lever)
Recoil Starter
Side Discharge Chute
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and
squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine
and blade.
This blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation.
Dual Lever Drive Controls
The dual lever drive controls are located on top of the upper handle and are used to
engage the drives. Squeeze the right lever to engage the rear wheel drive. Squeeze
the left lever to engage the front wheel drive. Completely releasing both levers will
slow down or stop the mower from propelling.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The front cutting height adjustment lever is located above the right front wheel.
The rear cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left rear wheel. To
adjust the cutting height, refer to the Assembly Section.
Grass Catcher
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to bag the grass
clippings for disposal at another site. Once the bag is full, remove it up through the
handles and empty it before any further mowing.
Side Discharge Cover
Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To discharge the grass clippings to the side
instead, follow the instructions in the Assembly section to attach the side discharge
cover.
Craftsman Lawn Mowers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Grass Catcher
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Trail Shield (Not Shown)
WARNING
Meets ANSI Safety Standards

OPERATION

Blade Control
Dual Lever Drive Control
(Rear Wheel Drive Lever)
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
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Mulch Plugs
The mulch plugs are used for mulching purposes. Instead of collecting the grass
clippings in a grass catcher or using the side discharge chute, some mower models
have the option of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn. This is called
mulching.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. Refer to
warning label on the unit.
Deck Wash
Your mower's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck
wash system. Use the deck wash to rinse grass clippings from the deck's underside.
Trail Shield
The trail shield is attached to the rear of the mower and is there to protect the
operator from flying debris. Do not use the mower unless the shield is fully
functional and in place.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the unit and
pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your mower for detailed oil
filling, checking and changing instructions.
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Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lever
Deck Wash
WARNING
Rear Mulch Plug