Before Starting Engine - Craftsman 917.387260 Manual Del Proprietário

The operationof any lawn mowercan
resultin foreign objectsthrowninto the
eyes,which can resultin severeeye
damage. Alwayswear safetyglassesor
eye shieldswhileoperatingyour lawn
moweror performingany adjustmentsor
repairs° We recommenda widevision
safety mask overthe spectaclesor
standardsafetyglasses.
HOW
TO USE YOUR LAWN iVlOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factor.,/for
optimum performance. Speed is not adjust-
able.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
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
control. The blade turns when the engine is
nJnning_
= Your lawn mower is equippedwith 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 ADJUST CU_ING HEIGHT
o Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut.
- Adjust cutting height to suit your reguire-
ments_ Medium position is best for rhost
lawns.
. To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
tever 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.
Lower wheels for Plate tab
high cut
Lever
Raise wheels for low cut
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and
place the grass catcher frame side
hooks onto the handle bracket hooks°
• The grass catcher is secured to the lawn
mower housing when the rear door is
lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without clipping deflector or approved
grass catcher in place_ Never attempt to
operate the lawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open.
Rear door
Hinge
bracket Grass catcher
Formed
tabs
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
= Lift up on grass catcher using the frame
handle.
o Remove grass catcher with clippings
from under lawn mower handle.
° 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.
= Be sure mower is level and area around oil
fill is clean°
= Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to
the full line on the dipstick.
° Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil
to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual.
= Pour oil slowiy. 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 t_me.
° Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may need
to change the oil more often under dusty,
dirty conditions_
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