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Craftsman 917.388721 User Manual

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BgggQM The operation of any lawn
__ mower can result in foreign

objects thrown into the
eyes, which can result in

severe eye damage.

Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields while operating your lawn mower
or performing any adjustments or repairs.
We recommend a wide vision safety
mask over spectacles or standard safety
glasses.

HOWTO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

ACAUTION: 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 mnning.

• Your lawn mower is equipped with an

operator presence controi bar which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start
and operate the lawn mower.

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

adjuster lever toward wheel. Move

wheel up or down to suit your require­

ments. 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

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

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 door pivot pins.

• To convert to mulching or discharging

operation, remove grass catcher and
close rear door.

Lever

SIDE DISCHARGING
• Rear door must be closed.
• Open mulcher door and install dis­

charge deflector under guard 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.

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN
CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER

FOR MULCHING -
1. Rear door closed.

2. Mulcher door closed.

FOR REAR BAGGING -
1. Grass catcher installed.

2. Mulcher door closed.

FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -

1. Rear door closed.

2. Side discharge deflector installed.
^CAUTION: Do not run your lawn
mower without rear door closed or
approved grass catcher in place. Never
attempt to operate the lawn mower with
the rear door removed or propped open.