ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

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ift the rear door on the mower housing ,nd place the grass catcher frame onto

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_he grass catcher is secured to the lawn nower housing when the rear door is owered onto the grass catcher frame.

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EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

-o remove grass catcher, release

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_ift up rear door and remove the grass :atcher by the handleo

)o not drag the bag when emptying; it viii cause unnecessary wear.

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

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

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

o You can now install catcher' or optional clipping deflector.

, To return to mulching operation, install mulcher plate into discharge opening of mower.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plate in place or approved clipping deflector or grass catcher in place.. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.

Mulcher

BEFORE STARTING MOTOR

=Mower will not run with battery charger plugged in.

=Unplug charger from outlet, then remove charger from motor.

Close charging port door..

TO START MOWER

o Insert fuse.

°Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and press switch button to start mower.

=To STOP motor, release operator presence control bar.

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Craftsman 917.386411 manual To Install Attachments, Attach Grass Catcher, Empty Grass Catcher, Before Starting Motor

917.386411 specifications

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