Craftsman 917.38836 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
These accessorieswere availablewhen thislawn mower was produced. They are not
shipped with your mower. They are also availableat mostSears retailoutletsand service
centers. MostSears storescan alsoorder repairpartsfor you, when youprovidethe model
numberofyour lawnmower. Some of these accessoriesmay notapplyto yourlawn mower.
LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE
CLIPPING DEFLECTOR
FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
MULCHER KITS
LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
SIDE DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
MUFFLERS
BELTS BLADES
AIR FILTERS
BLADE ADAPTERS
WHEELS
GAS CANS
SPARK PLUGS
ENGINE OIL
Read these instructionsand this manual in
its entirety before you attempt to assemble
or operate your new lawn mower.
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the
engine.
Your new lawn mower has been as-
sembled at the factory with the exception of
those parts left unassembled for shipping
purposes. To ensure safe and proper
operationof your lawn mower, all parts and
hardware you assemble must be tightened
securely. Use the correct tools as neces-
saryto ensure propertightness. All parts
such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., neces-
sary to complete the assembly have been
placed in the parts bag.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM
CARTON
Remove loose parts includedwith
mower.
Cut downtwo end comers of carton and
lay end panel down flat.
Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
Roll lawn mower out of carton;and check
carton thoroughly for additional loose
parts.
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