Craftsman 917.37742 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthislawnmowerwasproduced.Theyarealso
availableatmostSearsretailoutletsandsewicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalsoorder
repairpartsforyou,whenyouprovidethemodelnumberof yourlawnmower:Someof
theseaccessoriesmaynotapply to your lawn mower:
LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE
CLIPPING DEFLECTOR
FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
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MUFFr.ERS
BELTS BLADES
MULCHER KITS STABILIZER
.................. GAS CANS .......
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
SIDE DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
AIR FILTERS
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BLADE ADAPTERS
SPARK PLUGS
WHEELS ENGINE OIL
IMPORTANT; This cutting machine is
capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
Safety standards require operator pres-
ence controls to minimize the risk of injury'.
"four unit is equipped with such controls.
Do not attempt to defeat the function of
the operator presence controls under any
circumstances.
Read these instructions and this manual in
its entirety before you attempt to assemble
or operate your new lawn mower. Your
new lawn mower has been assembled at
the factory with the exception of those
parts left unassembled for shipping purpos-
es. All 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 LAWN MOWER FROM
CARTON
, Remove loose parts included with
mower,
o Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down flat.
o Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower han-
dle and padding holding operator pres-
ence control bar to upper handle,
o Roll lawn mower out of carton and
check carton thoroughly for additional
loose parts.
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