Sears 917.377201 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
LAWN ACC
These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets
and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn
mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE
CLIPPING DEFLECTOR
FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
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LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
MULCHER KITS
I_ GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
SIDE DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
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STABlUZER
GAS CANS
MUFFLERS
BLADES
AIR FILTERS
BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS
SPARK PLUGS
ENGINE OIL
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 atthe
factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled
for shipping purposes. 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.
- Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel
down flat.
, Remove all packing materia s except padd ng between
upper and lower handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
= Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor-
oughly for additional loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig= 1)
IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS
NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES.
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ASSEMBLY
OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROLBAR
LiFT UP
MOWING POS_TION
LOWER HANDLE
FiG. 1
Raise handles until lower handle section locks into
place in mowing position.
Raise 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.
, Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your
mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust HandW' in the
5 Service and Adjustment section of this manual.