Operator presence control, bar

Upper handle

Lower

handle

3-position Handle

adjustment bracket

Mowing position

Handle pin

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TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convertto4N_jgirlg or discharging:

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

You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflector.

To retum to mulching operation, install mulcher plug into discharge opening of mower.

Mulcher Plug

TO PREPARE BATTERY

NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower.

Disconnect engine battery connector (male) from battery connector (female)

Connect battery charger connector (male) to battery connector (female).

Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C. outlet.

Leave battery charger connected for 24

hours before starting your engine for the first time.

After charging, connect engine connec- tor (male) to battery connector (female).

Your engine has an integral alternator for partial charging. Connect your battery charger to charge battery as required. IMPORTANT: The engih-e_alt-ei'fi_f6r-will not charge a discharged battery.

At the end of the mowing season the battery should be charged for 48 hours to protect the battery during winter storage. CAUTION: Always disconnect the engine connector (male) from the battery connector (female) to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the season.

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Craftsman 917.377631 owner manual To Install Attachments, To Prepare Battery

37763, 917.377631 specifications

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