Craftsman 917.387258 owner manual Lawn Mower Performance, Lawn Mower Maintenance

These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. 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

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR
FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS		MULCHER KITS	STABILIZER
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR			FOR
REAR DISCHARGE	i	SIDE DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS	I	GRASSLAWN	CATCHERSMOWERS

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.

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

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 pads 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 comers of carton and lay end panel down flat.

•Remove 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 thoroughly for additional loose pads.

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