Craftsman 917.377631 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Upper handle
Lower
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3-position
Handle
adjustment
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Mowing
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TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convertto4N_jgirlg
or discharging:
Open rear door and remove mulcher
plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe
place.
You can now install catcher or optional
clipping deflector.
To retum to mulching operation, install
mulcher plug into discharge opening of
mower.
Mulcher Plug
TO PREPARE BATTERY
NOTE: Your battery must be charged
before you can start your lawn mower.
Disconnect engine battery connector
(male) from battery connector (female)
Connect battery charger connector
(male) to battery connector (female).
Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C.
outlet.
Leave battery charger connected for 24
hours before starting your engine for the
first time.
After charging, connect engine connec-
tor (male) to battery connector (female).
Your engine has an integral alternator for
partial charging. Connect your battery
charger to charge battery as required.
IMPORTANT: The engih-e_alt-ei'fi_f6r-will
not charge a discharged battery.
At the end of the mowing season the
battery should be charged for 48 hours to
protect the battery during winter storage.
CAUTION: Always disconnect the engine
connector (male) from the battery
connector (female) to prevent accidental
starting when transporting or storing your
lawn mower after the season.
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