Craftsman 917.388513 Manual Del Propietário página 8

The operationof any lawn
SA_ETYGLASSES mowercan result in foreign
objectsthrown into the
eyes, which can result in
severeeye damage.Always
wear safetyglasses or eye shields while
operatingyour lawn moweror performing
any adjustmentsor repairs.We recom-
mend a standard safetyglasses or wide
vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGmNE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGmNE ZONE CONTROL
_:il, C AUTmON: 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.
TO ADJUST CUTTmNG NEmGNT
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 ad-
juster lever toward wheel. Move wheel
up or down to suit your requirements.
Be sure all wheels are in the same set-
ting.
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 BACKWARD
TO LOWER MOWER
PUatetab
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging:
Lift rear door of the lawn mower and
place the grass catcher frame hooks
onto the door pivot pins.
To convert to mulching operation, re-
_imove grass catcher and close rear door.
CAUTmON: Do not run your lawn mower
without rear door closed, clipping deflector
or approved grass catcher in place. Never
attempt to operate the lawn mower with
the rear door removed or propped open.
Pivot pins Rear G rass
catcher
handUe
-\
Catcher frame hook
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the
frame handle.
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings
from under lawn mower handle.
3. Empty clippings from bag using both
frame handle and bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty-
ing; it will cause unnecessary wear.
G rass
catcher
frame
handUe
Bag
handUe
LEVER FORVVARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever