Craftsman 917.387402 owner manual HOW to SET UP Your Lawn Mower, To Remove Lawn Mower from Carton

These accessories were available when this

lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

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.

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FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS			MULCHER KITS	STABILIZER
	REAR DISCHARGE		SIDE DISCHARGE
_	GRASS FORCATCHERS	_	GRASS FORCATCHERS	_
	LAWN MOWERS		LAWN MOWERS
				GAS CANS
LAWN MOWER	MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS

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 unassembied 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 as- semble 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 parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handles 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 handles and tighten both handle knobs.

•Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle.

•Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust

Handle" in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual.

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