To change from medium low to low

position, only the lower handle section will have to be turned over.

Shipping Position

Medium High

Sewn hem

tubular frame

Flip lid

 

Lower Handle

Squeeze to

Handle

remove

Bracket

 

Mounting

 

pin

Hairpin Clip

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER

Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag.

NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame.

When frame comes out the other end of sewn hem, immediately work the end of frame down inside the bag as shown in inset.

Slide sewn hem evenly around the tubulaJ_fmme until both ends of frame

are exposed out of the front opening.

Assemble lower frame to tubular frame as shown. Be sure handle is outside of

bag and frames are fully seated as shown in inset.

Slip vinyl bindings over frame.

NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too-stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If

bag gets wet, let it dry before using.

• Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed while operating lawn mower.

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

Lower frame

be fully

(Frame_ must

Tubular frame

Iowe_

ENGINE

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly due to sus- pected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair or adjustment.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for the proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed scan be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest authorized service center, which has proper equip- ment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

ENGINE SPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set.

Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment.

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Craftsman 917.387402 owner manual To Assemble Grass Catcher, Carburetor, Engine Speed

917.387402 specifications

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