Sears 917.372851 - Manual (Page 8)

OPERATION
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER ,
READ T his owner ' s manual and safety rules before operating your 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.
CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST
OR WARNING ON OFF
SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS
AND FEET AWAY
OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR
DRIVE CONTROL LEVER
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE
GASOLINE CAP
PRIMER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
DRIVE COVER
MULCHER PLUG
ENGINE OIL CAP W/DIPSTICK
HOUSING
SIDE DISCHARGE GUARD
RG.5
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 - 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.
DRIVE CONTROL LEVER - used to engage power-pro­
pelled forward motion of lawn mower.
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL - located on the side of the
engine which allows you to select either fast ) or slow
(««(■) engine speed.
MULCHER PLUG - Located at the rear discharge opening
8 must be removed when converting to bagging operation.