Craftsman 917.377631 - Manual (Page 7)

The operation of any lawn mower can result in
foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye dam^e. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your lawn mower or perfonning any adjust­
ments or repairs. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over the spectacles or
standard s^^ glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum performance. Speed is not a^ust-
dblo
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: Federal regulations require an
engine control to be Installed on this lawn
mower In order to minimize'tiie 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 equipped with an
operator presence control bar which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mbwer handle to start and
operate the lawn mower.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
• All four wheels are adjusted by a angle
lever.
• Pull acQuster lever toward wheel. To raise
mower, move lever fonvard to desired
position. To lower mower, move the lever
toward the rear.
Lower Wheels for high cut
Wheef
Adjuster
Lever
Raise Wheels for low cut
TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM
• To start forward motion, lift drive control bar
up to handle.
• To stop forward motion, release drive
control bar.
IMPORTANT: Always keep drive control bar
fully engaged against handle when in use.
. Drive
Operator presence
control bar\
To engage
drive control
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
• Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and
place the grass catcher frame hooks into the
stots of the rear door.
• 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 dipping deflector or approved grass
catcher in ^ace. Never attempt to operate the
lawn mower with the rear door removed or
propped open.
Rear door
slots
Grass
catcher
handle
Catcher frame'
hook
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
• Lift up on grass catcher using the frame
handle.
• Remove grass catcher with clippings from
under lawn mower handle.
• Empty dippings from bag using both frame
haricBe and bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying:
it will cause unnecessary wear.
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the
engine.
• Be sure mower is level and area around oil
fill is dean.
• Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to
the full line on the dipstick.
• Use20ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil
to use, see “ENGINP in Maintenance
section of this manual.
• Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if
needed. Rll to full line on dipstick.
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap
each time.
• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.