Craftsman 917.377422 owner manual Lawn Mower Performance, Lawn Mower Maintenance

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthis 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

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FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS			STABlUZER
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LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS AIR RLTERS SPARK PLUGS

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BELTS	BLADES	BLADE ADAPTERS	WHEELS	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 at

the 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 matedals 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.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

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

•Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position.

•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.

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