Craftsman 917.377521 - Assembly Instructions; Removing Lawn Mower from Carton; Setting Up Your Lawn Mower

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthislawnmowerwasproduced.Theyarealso
availableatmostSearsretailoutletsandservicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalsoorder
repairpartsforyou,whenyouprovidethemodelnumberofyourlawnmower.Someofthese
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LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE
CLIPPING DEFLECTOR
FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
IVtUFFLERS
BELTS
MULCHER KfTS
_1 GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
SIDE DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
AIR FILTERS
BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS
STABILIZER
GAS CANS
SPARK PLUGS
ENGINE OIL
Read these instructions and this manual in its
entiretybefore you attempt to assemble or
operate your new lawn mower. Your new lawn
mower has been assembled at the factory with
the exception ofthose parts left unassembled
for shipping purpose& All parts such as nuts,
washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete file
assembly have been placed in the parts bag.
To ensure safe and proper operation of your
lawn mower, all parts and hardware you
assemble must be tightened securely. Use the
correct tools as necessary to ensure proper
tightness.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM
CARTON
o Remove loose parts included with mower.
o Cut down two end comers of carton and lay
end panel down flat.
o Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower handle
and padding holding operator presence
control bar to upper' handle.
o Roll lawn mower out of carton and check
carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
iMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as
not to pinch or damage control cables.
o Raise handles until lower handle section
locks into ptace in mowing position.
o Remove protective padding, raise upper
handle section into place on lower handle
arid tighten both handle knobs.
= Remove handle padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
= Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust
Handle" inthe Service and Adjustment
section of this manual.
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