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Awarning, Cutting height adjustment lever, Drive control – Craftsman 247.887210 User Manual

Page 11: Shift lever, Side discharge chute, Recoil starter, Gas cap, Spark plug, Oil cap/dipstick, Operation

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OPERATION

The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. See

Figure 9. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate

the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.

AWARNING

This blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

LEVER

The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the
left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to the
Assembly section.

DRIVE CONTROL

The drive control is located on the upper handle. Squeeze the drive
control to engage the drive system. Release it to disengage the drive
system.

SHIFT LEVER

The shift lever is located on the drive control housing on the upper
handle. This lever is used to select the forward speed of the mower.
When changing speed selection, release the drive control.

IMPORTANT: Move the shift lever only when the engine is running.
Changing the shift lever setting with the engine off can damage the
mower.

The electric start ignition key is located on the left side of the handle
panel. It is used only for the electric starter.

SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE

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 chute.

AWARNING

Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. Refer

to warning label on the unit.

RECOIL STARTER

The recoil starter is connected to the support rod and is located on the

right side of the lower handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil
starter rope to start the unit.

GAS CAP

Remove the gas cap to add fuel to the fuel tank. Use clean, fresh,
regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.

SPARK PLUG

Refer to the Maintenance section for instructions on spark plug
replacement.

OIL CAP/DIPSTICK

Refer to the Maintenance section for instructions on checking the oil.

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