To Convert Mower; Engine Zone Control - Craftsman 917.387480 Owner's Manual

The operationof any lawn
mowercan result in foreign
objectsthrown into the
eyes, which can result in
severeeye damage.Always
wearsafety glasses or eye shields while
operatingyour lawn moweror performing
any adjustmentsor repairs.We recom-
menda standard safetyglasses or wide
vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
• I,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 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 CUTTING HEIGHT
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
k
FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER
Lever
Plate
tab
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
mulcher 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.
_I, CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without discharge guard, approved grass
catcher or mulcher plate in place.
Discharge
Housing Hooks
opening
Mulcher
Tab
8