Craftsman 917.38721 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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availableatmostSearsretailoutletsandservicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalsoorder
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LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE
CLIPPING DEFLECTOR
FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS
MULCHER KITS STABILIZER
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
SIDE DISCHARGE
LAWN MQWERS
GAS CANS
LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
MUFFLERS
BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS
AIR FILTERS
WHEELS
+
SPARK PLUGS
ENGINE OIL
Read these instructionsand 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 partslleft unassembled
for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts,
washers, bolts, etc,, necessary to complete the
assembly have been placed in 8te parts bag+
To ensure safe and propet' operation of your
lawn mower, all parts and hardware you
assemble must be tightened securely. Use the o
correct toolsas necessary to ensure proper
tightness.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROIVt
CARTON
o Remove {oose parts includedwith mower.
o Cut down two end comers of carton and lay
end panel downflat+
o Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower handle
and padding holding operator presence
controlbar to upper handle.
,, Roll lawn mower out of carton and check
carton thorouglyfor additional loose parts,
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
IVIOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as
not to pinch or damage control cables,
= Raise handles until tower handle section
locks into place in mowing position.
Remove protective padding, raise upper
handle section into place on lower handle
and tighten both handle knobs+
= Remove handle padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle,
o Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust
Handle" in the Service and Adjustment
section of this manual°