Craftsman 917.374150 - Manual (Page 8)

SAFETY GLASSES
FORESIGHT IS BEnER
THAN NO SIGHT
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
in foreign objects thrown
into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye dam­
age. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields while operating your lawn mower
or performing any adjustments or repairs.
We recommend a standard safety glasses
or wide vision safety mask worn over
spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
A cauti ON: Federal 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
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 mower handle to start
and operate the lawn mower.
TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM
• To start forward motion, lift drive con­
trol bar up to handle.
• To stop forward motion, release drive
control bar.
IMPORTANT: Always keep drive control
fully engaged against handle when in use.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit
your requirements. Medium position is
best for most lawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze ad­
juster 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.
ROTATE LEVER TOWARD
ENGINE TO LOWER MOWER
Plate tab
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ROTATE LEVER AWAY FROM ENGINE
TO RAISE MOWER
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging
or discharging;
REAR BAGGING
• Lift rear door of the lawn mower and
place the grass catcher frame hooks
onto the pivot brackets.
• To convert to mulching or discharging
operation, remove grass catcher and
close rear door.
DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED
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SIDE DISCHARGING
• Rear door must be closed.
• Open mulcher door and install dis­
charge deflector under door as shown.
• Mower is now ready for discharging
operation.
• To convert to mulching or bagging
operation, discharge deflector must be
removed and mulcher door must be
closed.