Accessories; Service; Assembly; Operator' Presence - Sears Craftsman 917.372810 Owner's Manual

LAWN E ACC ES
These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced° They are also available at most Sears retail outlets
and service center& 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.
ENGINE
SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GASCAN
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ENGINE OIL
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STABILIZER
LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
BELT BLADE BLADE
ADAPTER
WHEELS LAWN MOWER
COVER
ASSEMBLY
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 unassembled
for shipping purposes° All parts such as nuts, washers,
bolts, etco, 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
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_,
o Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel
down flat.
o Remove all packing materials except padding be-
tween upper and lower handle and padding hotding
operator presence control bar to upper handle,
o Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton
thoroughly for additional toose parts,
HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig. 1)
= Raise handles until lower handte section locks into
place in mowing position,
OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROLBAR
UPPER HANDLE
LIFT UP
MOWING POSITION
LOWER HANDLE
FIG. 1
Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle,
remove protective padding 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,. See "TO ADJUST HANDLE" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual,,
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