Craftsman 917.387321 - Engine Zone Control; To Empty Grass Catcher

The operationof anylawnmowercan resuttin
foreignobjectsthrownintothe eyes,whichcan
res_ insevereeye damage. Always wear
safetyglassesoreye shieldswhiteoperating
yourlawn moweror performinganyadjust-
meritsor repairs,We recommenda wide
visionsate_ mask overthesr_ctactesor
standardsafetyglasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimumperformance. Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: Federal reguIations require
an enginecontroltobe installedonthis
lawn mower in order to minimize the risk
of blade contact injury. Do not under any
circums'_tnces attempt to defeat the
function of the operator control. The blade
turns when the engine isrunning.
• Your lawn mower is equippedwithan
operator presence controlbarwhich
requiresthe operatorto be posHoned
behindthe lawnmowerhandletostartand
operatethe lawn mower.
TO ADJUST cLrn3NG HEIGHT
• Raise wheelsfor low cutand lower wheels
for highcut.
• Adjust cutting heightto suit your require-
merits. Medium position is best for most
lawns.
• To change cuffing hek3ht,squeeze adjuster
levertoward wheel Move wheel up or down
tosuit your requirements, Be sure allwheels
are inthe same set,rig.
NOTE: Adjuster is property positionedwhen
platetab insertsinto hole in lever. ALso,9-
posifion adjusters (ifso equipped) _ow lever
to be pos'_ionedbetween the plate tabs.
Lower Wheels for High Cut
_ Lever
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
• Closetheflip lid. Eliplid mustbe dosed
whgeoperatinglawn mower
• Liftthe reardoor onthe mowerhousingand
placethegrasscatcherframe ontothe
formedtabsonthe reardoorhingebracket.
• The grasscaltlcherisse_re dto thelawn
mowerhousingwhen the mardoor _s
lowered ontothe grasscatcherframe.
CAUTION: Do not runyour Iawnmower
withoutdippingdeflector orapproved grass
catcherinplace.Never attemptto operatethe
lawn mowerwiththe reardoorremovedor
proppedopen.
Hinge
bracket
Grass catcher
Formed
tabs
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
• To removegrasscatcher, releaseoperator
presencecontrol bar to stopengine.
• Liftup reardoor and remove the grass
catcher by the handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;
itwilI cause unnecessary wear.
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