Craftsman 944.369060 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 7

The operation of any lawn 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 performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles
or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum
performance. Speed is not adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: Federal regulations require
an engine control to be installed on this
lawn mower in order to minimize the
risk of blade contact injury. Do not un-
der 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 CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 3)
• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut.
• Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Medium
position is best for most lawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever toward
wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your require-
ments. 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.
LOWER WHEELS FOR HIGH CUT
RAISE WHEELS FOR LOW CUT
OPERATION
LEVER
PLATE
TAB
FIG. 3
TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING MOWER
(See Fig. 4)
Your mower is shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To
convert to bagging or discharging:
• Lift discharge guard and remove mulcher plate.
• Mower can now be used for side discharge or optional
grass catcher can be attached.
• To return to mulching operation, simply reinstall mulcher
plate as shown.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without discharge guard, approved grass
catcher or mulcher plate in place.
HOUSING
OPENING
MULCH
PLATE
TAB
7
HOOKS
HINGE
ROD
FIG. 4