Howto use your lawn mower, Engine speed control (see fig. 5), Engine zone control – Sears 917.38614 User Manual
Page 9: To adjust cutting height (see fig. 6), To empty grass catcher (see fig. 7), Before starting engine, Operation
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OPERATION
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 perfomning any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety
mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOWTO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. 5)
The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the
side of the engine. Fast («^) position is for starting the
engine, normal cutting, and better grass bagging. Slow
(-m )
position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
A
CAUTION: 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 con
trol. The blade turns when the engine Is
running.
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Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres
ence control bar which requires the operator to be
positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and
operate the lawn mower.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6)
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Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut
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Wheels are set in low cut for shipping. Adjust cutting
height to suit your requirements, Medium position is
best for most lawns.
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To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever to
ward wheel. Move wheei up or down to suit your
requirements. Be sure all wheels are in the same
setting
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 7)
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Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.
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Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn
mower handle.
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Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and
bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause
unnecessary wear,
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.
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Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is dean.
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Remove engine oil cap w/dipsfick and fill to the full line
on the dipstick.
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Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see
“ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this
manual.
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Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.
Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill
to full line on dipstick.
To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time.
Reinstall engine,oil cap and tighten.
After the first two (2) hours of mowing, change the oil,
and every 25 hours thereafter. You may need to
change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.