Craftsman 917.377582 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
READTHIS OWNER"SMANUALAND SAFETYRULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN
MOWER. Comparethe illustrationswithyourlawnmowertofamiliarize yourselfwiththe location
ofvariouscontrolsand adjustments.Savethismanualforfuture 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
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Operator presence control bar
Drive controllever
Starter handle
Engine oil cap
withdipstick
Drive cover
Mulcher plug
Gasoline filler cap
Primer
Wheel adjuster
(on each wheel)
Lawn mower housing
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American
National Standards Instituteand the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade
lures when the enRi,"he is running.
Operator Presence Control Bar- must be
held down to the handle to start the engine.
Release to stop the engine.
Palmer - pumps additional fuel from the
carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting
a cold engine.
Starter Handle - used for starting the engine.
Drive Control Lever-- used toengage
power-propelledforwardmotionof lawn
mower.
Mulcher Plug - locatedatthe discharge
opening must be removed when convert-
ing to bagging or dischargingoperation.