Craftsman 917.37074 manual Simple Steps to Remember When Converting Your Lawn Mower

PivotRear

door Grass catcher

handle

Catcher frame hook

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

1.Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.

2.Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle.

3.Empty clippings from bag.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emp- tying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

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SIDE DISCHARGING

•Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower.

•Open mulcher door and install dis- charge deflector under door as shown.

•Mower is now ready for discharging operation.

•To convert to mulching or bagging

operation, discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door closed.

Open mulcher door

Install

discharge deflector

TO CONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:

REAR BAGGING

•Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place.

•You can now install the grass catcher or optional clipping deflector.

•To convert to mulching or discharging operation, install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower.

Mulcher plug

MOWER IS NOW READY FOR

DISCHARGING OPERATION

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN

CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER

FOR MULCHING -

1.Rear mulcher plug installed.

2.Mulcher door closed.

FOR REAR BAGGING -

1.Rear mulcher plug removed.

2.Grass catcher installed.

3.Mulcher door closed.

FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -

1. Rear mulcher plug installed.

_ Discharge deflector installed.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door

10 removed or propped open.