Craftsman EZ3 917.388153 Manual Del Usuario página 7

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The
operation of any lawn mower can resultin
foreign objectsthrown intothe eyes, which can
resultin severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shieldswhile operating
your lawn mower or performing any adjust-
ments or repairs. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over the spectacles or
standard safety glasses.
HOWTO
USEYOUR
LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The enginespeed iscontrolled by a lever
locatedon the sideofthe engine.Fast
position is for startingthe engine,normal
cutting, a nd bettergrassbagging.Slow
position isforlightcutting, t rimmingandfuel
economy.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION:
Federal regulations require an
engine control to be installedon this lawn
mower in order to minimize the risk of blade
contact injury.Do not under any circumstances
attemptto defeat the function ofthe operator
control.The blade turns when the engine is
running.
* Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence control bar which
requiresthe operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start and
operate the lawn mower.
Engine speed control lever
TO ADJUST cuTriNG
HEIGHT
• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for highcut.
• Adjustcutting heightto suityour require-
ments. Medium position is best for most
lawns.
• To change cuttingheight, 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 properlypositioned when
plate tab inserts intohole in lever. Also, 9-
positionadjusters (ifso equipped) allow lever
to be positioned between the plate tabs.
Lower Wheels for High Cut
Plate Tab
Raise Wheelsfor LowCut
TO ATrACH
GRASS CATCHER
Closethe fliplid. Rip lidmustbe closed
whileoperating lawn mower.
Liltthe reardooronthe mower housing and
placethe grasscatcherframe ontothe
formed tabs onthe reardoorhingebracket.
• The grass catcher is secured to the lawn
mower housing when the rear door is
lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
CAUTION:
Do not runyour lawn mower
withoutclippingdeflector or approved grass
catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the
lawn mower with the rear door removed or
prepped
Hinge
bracket
Formed
tabs
Grass catcher
frern=
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
• To remove grass catcher, release operator
presence controlbar to stop engine.
• Lift up rear door and remove the grass
catcher by the handle.
NOTE:
Do not drag the bag when emptying;
it willcause unnecessary wear.
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