Craftsman 917.37074 manual Remove, Mower From, Mowing Position, Carton

Read these instructions and this manual in					Operator
its entirety		before you attempt to assemble
or	operate	your	new lawn	mower,	control bar
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the
engine.
Your new lawn mower has been assembled
at the factorywith the exception of those parts
left	unassembled		for shipping purposes. All		UP
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		MOWER	FROM

MOWING

POSITION

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Upper handle

Handle knob

Lower handle

CARTON

1. Remove loose parts included with mower.

Handle

2. Cut down two end corners of carton

and lay end panel down flat.

bracket

3. Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle.

4. Roll moweroutofcarton and checkcarton Knob thoroughly for additional loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables.

1.Raise lower handle section to operating position and align hole in handlewith one of three height positioning holes.

2.Insert handle bolt through handle and bracket and secure with knob.

3.Repeat for opposite side of handle.

4.Remove protective padding, raise up- per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs.

5.Remove any packing material from around control bar.

Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "AD- JUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual.