Craftsman 917.38919 - Manual (Page 6)

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUiHEMENTS
Sears fotaty waik-bshind power !awi mowers
conform to the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute and the
U,S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
The blade turns when the engine is running.
Operator Presence Control Lever - must be
held dowi to’tha handle to start the engine.
Release to stop the engine.
Primer - pumps additional fuel from the
carburetor, to the cylinder for use when starting
a cold engine.
Starter handle - used for starting the engine.
Power Olive lever - Forward drive is engaged
and disengaged with the Powerdtive lever at
the top of the handle
The operation of any tawn mower can result in 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
perfonning any adjustments or repairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or
standard safety glasses.
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed wasset at the factory ior optimum performance. Speed Is not adjustable,
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be inslalieri on this lawn mower in order to
minimize the risk 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.
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Starting and Stopping
1 Whan starting a cold engine, push primer bulb
(G) flmily five times, allowing primer bulb to
return completely to original position between
pushes. Repeat the above for each starter
Qperadon as necessary'“
NOTE: DO NOT USE PRIMER TO RESTART
WARM ENGINE AFTER A SHORT SHUTDOWN.
2. Connect the spatk plug lead.
3 Pull the Operator Presence Control lever to the
handle (H1), this releases the brake.
4. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly
until you fee! drag (H2). Lot rope rewind slowly.
Pull with rapid, full arm stroke. Return rope
slowly to original position.
5. Forward drive is engaged and disengaged with
the Powerdrive lever underneath the handle (J).
6. Releasing the Powerdrive Laver stops the
forward drive automah'cally.
To siop your lawn mower - release the
Powardrh/e lever, then Operator Presence Control
lever.