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Craftsman 917.388630 User Manual

Craftsman 917.388630
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The operationof any lawn
SA_ETYGLASSESmowercan resultinforeign
objectsthrownintothe
eyes,which can resultin
severeeyedamage.Always
wearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldswhile
operatingyourlawnmoweror performing
anyadjustmentsor repairs.Werecomm
menda standardsafetyglassesor wide
visionsafetymaskworn overspectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGmNE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
Ai:_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.
o 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 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.
o To change cutting height, squeeze adm
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
\
Plate tab
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging:
o Lift rear door of the lawn mower and
place the grass catcher frame hooks
onto the door pivot pins.
o To convert to mulching operation, re_
move grass catcher and close rear door.
CAUTION: 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
Grass
catcher
handle
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 handte and bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty_
ing; it will cause unnecessary wear.
Grass
catcher
frame
handle
Bag
handle
LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever

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Craftsman 917.388630 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.388630
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

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