Craftsman 917.379120 Manual De Instrucciones página 8

The operationof any lawn
SA_ETYGLASSES mowercan result in foreign
objectsthrown into the
eyes, which can result in
severeeye damage.Always
wear safety glassesor eye shieldswhile
operatingyour lawn moweror performing
any adjustmentsor repairs.We recom-
menda standard safety glassesor wide
vision safety maskworn overspectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGmNESPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGmNE ZONE CONTROL
AI::I, CAUTmON: 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 running.
Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence control bar which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start
and operate the lawn mower.
DRIVE CONTROL
• Self-propelling is controlled by holding
the operator presence control bar down
to the handle and pushing the drive
control lever forward until it clicks; then
releasing the lever.
Forward motion will stop when the op-
erator presence control bar is released.
To stop forward motion without stopping
engine, release the operator presence
control bar slightly until the drive control
disengages. Hold operator presence
control bar down against handle to con-
tinue mowing without self-propelling.
To keep drive control engaged when
turning corners, push down on handle
and lift front wheels off ground while
turning lawn mower.
Operator _resence control bar Drive
control
TO ADJUST CUTTmNG HEmGHT
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 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.
LEVER BACKVVARD
TO LOWER MOWER
Plate tab
LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your mower was shipped ready to be used
as a mulcher. To convert to discharging:
Open mulcher door and install dis-
charge deflector under door as shown.
Mower is now ready for discharging
operation.
To convert to mulching operation, dis-
charge deflector must be removed and
mulcher door must be closed.
, Open mubher door
TO ENGAGE DRIVE
DRIVE CONTROL
CONTROL DISENGAGED 8
Discharge