How To Use Your Lawn Mower; Engine Speed; Engine Zone Control; To Adjust Cutting Height - Craftsman 917.387580 Owner's Manual

The operationof any lawn
SAFFYGLASSES 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
_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.
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 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.
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower is shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging
or discharging:
,, Lift discharge guard and remove
mubher plate.
,, Mower can now be used for side dis-
charge or optional grass catcher can be
attached.
* To return to mulching operation, simply
reinstall mulcher plate as shown.
ACAUTmON: Do not run your lawn mower
without discharge guard, approved grass
catcher or mulcher plate in place.
guard
Housing Hooks
opening
Mulcher
Tab
Hinge rod
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FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER