Craftsman 917.387101 Operator's Manual page 4

CONGRATULATIONS onyourpurchase ofanewLawn Mower. Ithasbeen designed,
engineered andmanufactured togive youthebest p ossible dependability andperform-
ance.
Should y ouexperience anyproblems youcannot easily remedy, please c ontact your
nearest authorized service c enter. They have competent, well t rained t echnicians and
theproper tools toservice o rrepair thisunit.
• Read theSAFETY R ULES a ndthisOperator's Manual in
its entirety before you
attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower to insure proper operation and
to prevent injury to yourself and others. Save this manual for future reference.
• Your new lawn mower has been assembled 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 se-
curely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
• All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have
been placed in the parts bag.
TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON
• Remove all loose parts from carton.
• Remove lawn mower housing with care. Avoid touching blade under housing.
Always wear gloves or other protection when working under or lifting mower.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR MOWER
Do I have a side or rear discharge lawn mower?
Look for the grass discharge opening on your mower. If the opening is on the right side
of the mower housing, it is a side discharge mower. If the opening is at the back of the
mower housing, it is a rear discharge mower. Only rear discharge lawn mowers have a
grass catcher included with the mower. Approved grass catchers for side discharge
mowers may be purchased from your nearest authorized dealer.
Do I have a mulching lawn mower?
Look for the grass discharge opening on your mower. Raise the discharge guard (rear
door on rear discharge mowers). If the opening is closed off by a plate, then your lawn
mower is muicher ready. To convert to a discharging mower, see the Operation section
of this manual.
What is the right and left side of the
lawn mower?
When right hand (RH) or left hand (LH) is
mentioned in this manual, it means when
you are in the operating position (standing
behind the handle).
LEFT
HAND
SIDE
RIGHT
HAND
SIDE
FRONT
RACK or REAR
(Operating Position)
What kind of engine is on my lawn
mower?
When learning how to operate your new
lawn mower, you will need to know what
kind of engine powers the mower. A decal
on the engine will indicate the manufac-
turer and type or brand name of the
engine.
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES
CLASSIC
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TECUMSEH HONDA
ENGINES ENGINES
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