Craftsman 917.38721 owner manual Lawn Mower Performance, Lawn Mower Maintenance, Carton

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LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING	DEFLECTOR
FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS		MULCHER KITS	STABILIZER
	GRASS CATCHERS
	FOR	FOR
	REAR DISCHARGE	SIDE DISCHARGE
	LAWN MOWERS	GRASS CATCHERS
		LAWN MQWERS
			GAS CANS
LAWN MOWER	MAINTENANCE		+
MUFFLERS		AIR FILTERS	SPARK PLUGS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS 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 correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROIVt

CARTON

oRemove {oose parts included with mower.

oCut down two end comers of carton and lay

end panel down flat+

oRemove 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 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.

o 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,

oYour lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual°