Sears Craftsman 917.387021 Manual Del Usuario página 6

Theoperation ofanylawnmowercan result J n
foreign objects
thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your lawn mower or performing any adjust-
merits or repairs. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over the spectacles or
standard safety glasses.
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed Was set at the factory for
optimum performance. Speed is not adjust-
able. =
ENGINE ZONE C 0m OL
CA!.I.'FtON; Federal regulations require an
engine-control to be ins_led or} this tawn
mower in order to minimize the risk of blade
contact injury, DO not under any circumstances
attempt to defeat the luncUon of the operator
control,The blade turns when the engine ts
nJnning.
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence controj bar which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handteto start and
operate the lawn mower.
Lower Wheels for
High Cut
Raise Wheels for
Low Cut
Plate Tab
_Lsver
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut.
• Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
ments, Medium 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 atl
wheels are in the same setting,
NOTE: Adjuster is propedy positioned when
plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-
position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever
to be positioned between the plate tab&
Your lawn mower has been sn_ppeo reaoy _or
mulching operation. To convert to discharging
or bagging operation:
TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING MOWER
Your mower is shipped ready to be used as a
mulcher, To convert to bagging or discharging:
° Lilt discharge guard and remove mulcher
plate.
• Mower can now be used for side discharg-
ing or optionalgrass catcher can be
attached,
• To ret_m to mulching operation, simply
:reinstall mulcher plate as Shown.
CAUTION: Do notrun yoQriawn mower
without discharge guard, approved grass
catcher or mutcher plate in place,
Tab
Discharge guard
Mulcher
Plate
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in
the engine.
, Be sure mower is level and area around
oil {ill iS clean.
° Remove engine oil cap w!dipstick and fill
to the full line on the dipstick,
° Use 20 ozs. of oil, For type and grade
of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual.
• Pour oil stowly, Do not over fill,
° Check oil level before each use. Add oil
if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick,
• To read proper level, tighten engine oll
cap each time.
° Reinstall engine oil' cap and tighten,
° Chat_ge the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may
need to change the oil more often under
dusty, dirty conditions.
GAS
° Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minlmqm of 87
octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
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