Craftsman 917.38836 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
The opem..U.orlof any lawn mower
can resulttnforeign objectsthrown
intotheeyes, whichcan resultin
asvere eye damage. Always wear safety
glassesor eye shieldswhile operatingyour
lawn mower or performingany adjustments
or repairs. We recommenda widevision
s_ety maskover spectaclesor standmd
safetyglasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speedwas set at the factoryfor
optimumperformance. Speed is notadjust-
able.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
•,CAUTION: Federal regulations require
an engine control to be installed on this
lawn mower in order to minimize the dsk
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 cu'rlrlNG HEIGHT
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut
Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
mentsoMedium position is best for most
lawns.
To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or
down to suit your requirements. Be sure all
wheels are in the same setting.
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.
Plate Tab
Lower Wheels for High Cut
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
Lever
TO CONVERT MOWER
Yourlawn mower was shippedreadyto be
used as a mulcher.To converttobaggingor
discharging:
REAR BAGGING
• Liftreardoor ofthe lawn mower and plao
the grass catcher frame hooks onto the
doorpivotl ns.
To convert to mushing or discharging
' operation, remove grass catcher and
rear door.
Pivotpins
SIDE DISCHARGING
Rear door must be closed.
Open mulcher door and installdischarge
deflectorunder guardas shown.
Mower is now ready for discharging
operation.
To convert to mulchingor bagging
operation,dischargedeflectormustbe
removedand mulcherdoormustbe
closed,
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER
WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN
MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
Rear door cloesd.
Mulcher door closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING-
Grass catcher installed.
Muicher door dosed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
Rear door closed.
Side discharge deflector installed.
ACAUTION: Do not run your lawn mow(
without rear door closed or approved
grass catcher in place. Never attempt to
operate the lawn mower with the rear
door removed or propped open.
door
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