Craftsman 917.388151 Manual De Instrucciones página 7

Theoperation ofanylawnmower c an result i n
foreign objects thrownintotheeyes, w hichcan
result i n severeeyedamage, A lways wear
safety glasses or
eye shields while operating
your lawn mower or performing any adjust-
merits or repair& We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over the spectacles or
standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed is controlled by a lever
located on the side of the engine° Fast
position is for stading the engine, normal
cutting, and better grass bagging, Slow
position is for light cutting, tdmming and fuel
economy.
ENGINE Z_JNE CONTROL
CAUTION: Fedelal 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 tumswhen the engine is
running.
• Your lawn mower isequippedwithan
operator presence control bar which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start and
operate the lawn mower.
Engine speed control tever
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Primer
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
• Raise wheels for low cu[ and lower wheels
for high cut.
• Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
ments. Medium position is best for most
lawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
lever toward 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 equipped) allow lever
to be positioned between the plate tabs.
Lower Wheels for High Cut
Plate Tab
__._ Lever
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
° Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed
while operating lawn mower.
• Lift the rear door on the mower housing and
place the grass catcher frame onto the
formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket.
, The grass catcher is secured to the lawn
mower housing when the rear door is
lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without clipping deflector or approved grass
catcher in placed Never attempt to operate the
lawn mower with the rear door removed or
propped _
_Z----Rear door
Hinge /
bracket
Grass catcher
frame
Formed
tabs
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
• To remove grass catcher, release operator
presence control bar to stop engine.
. Lilt up rear door and remove the grass
catcher by the handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;
it will cause unnecessary wear.