Craftsman 917.370741 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Read these instructions and this manual in
Operator
its entirety before you attempt to assemble
or operate your new lawn mower, control bar
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the
engine.
Your new lawn mower has been assembled
at the factorywith the exception of those parts
left unassembled for shipping purposes. All UP
parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,
necessary to complete the 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 MOWER FROM
CARTON
Handle
1. Remove loose parts included with mower.
bracket
2. Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down flat.
3. Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
4. Roll moweroutofcarton and checkcarton Knob
thoroughly for additional loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage control cables.
1. Raise lower handle section to operating
position and align hole in handlewith one
of three height positioning holes.
2. Insert handle bolt through handle and
bracket and secure with knob.
3. Repeat for opposite side of handle.
4. Remove protective padding, raise up-
per handle section into place on lower
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
5. Remove any packing material from
around control bar.
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to "AD-
JUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual.
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MOWING
POSITION
Upper
handle
Handle
knob
Lower handle