Craftsman 38872 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself
with the locationofvarious controls and adjustments. Save this manual forfuture
reference.
These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or In literature supplied with the
product, Learn and understand their meaning.
CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS
OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY
ine zone control cable
Starter handle
Grass
Gasoline filter cap
Engine oil cap with dipstick
Primer
Muffler
Air filter
Mulcher doo
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped Wheeladjuster
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. (on eachwheel)
MEETS CPSC SAFEW REQUIREMENTS
Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conformto the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute and the U,S. Consumer ProductSafety Commis-
sion. The blade turns when the engine is running.
Operator Presence Control Bar- must Primer - pumps additionalfuel from the
be held down to the handle tostart the carburetor to the cylinder for use when
engine. Release to stop the engine, starting a cold engine.
Mulcher door - allows conversion to Starter Handle - usedfor starting the
discharge or bagging operation, 6 engine,