Lawn Mower Maintenance; To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton - Craftsman 917.377431 Owner's Manual

These acceasoneswere availablewhen this lawn mower was produced. They are not
shipped with your mower. They are alsoavailableat most Sears retailoutletsand service
centers. Most Sears storescan alsoorder repair partsfor you, when you providethe model
numberof your lawn mower. Some of these accessoriesmay notapplyto your lawn mower.
LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE
MULCHER KITS
! GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
_( SIDE DISCHARGE
• LAWN MOWERS
CLIPPING DEFLECTOR
FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
IE !
STABILIZER
GAS CANS
MUFFLERS
BLADES
AIR RLTERS
SPARK PLUGS
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 as-
sembled at the factory with the exception of
those parts left unassembled for shipping
purposes. 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 neces-
sary to ensure proper tightness. All parts
such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., neces-
sary to complete the assembly have been
placed in the parts bag.
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 matedais except
padding between upper ahd 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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