Craftsman 917.388731 - Manual (Page 6)

OPERATION
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations 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
OR WARNING ON OFF
DANGER, KEEP HANDS
AND FEET AWAY
Starter handl
Operator presence control
bar
Engine zone control cable
Handle knob
Grass catcher
Engine oil cap
with dipstick
Primer
Gasoline filier cap
Mulcher door Lawn mower housing
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is
shipped WITHOUT OIL OR
GASOLINE in the engine.
Air filter
'heel adjuster
(on each wheel)
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.
Primer - pumps additional fuel from the
carburetor to the cylinder for use when
starting a cold engine.
Starter Handle - used for starting the engine.