Sears EZ3 917.387023 - Manual (Page 5)

Raise handies until lower handle section
locks into place in mowing position.
Remove protective padding, raise upper
handle section into place on lower
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
Remove handle padding holding
operator presence control bar to upper
handle.
Your lawn mower handle can bp
adjusted for your mowing comfort.
Refer to “Adjust Handle" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this 'rnanual
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YQU^ 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.
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CAUTiON ENGthig ENGINE
OR WARNING DM OFF
FAST
SLOV;
CHOKE FUEL Oil DANGER. KEEP HANDS
AND FEET AWAY
Engine zone
control cable
Starter handle
Operator presence
control bar
Upsfop brackeS
Handle knob
Cable clip
Engine oil cap
with dipstick
Discharge
guard
Mule her
plate "
Gasoline fill cap
Primer
Housirig
Wheel 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 Commission, 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.
Mulcher plate * Located at the discfiarge
opening must be removed when converting to
bagging or dischargirrg operation,, ,