Craftsman 917.370581 Owner's Manual page 6

Read these instructions and this manual in Operator
its entirety before you attempt to assemble I
or operate your new lawn mower, control bar
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is
shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in
the engine.
Your new lawn mower has been assem-
bled at the factory with the exception of
those parts left unassembled for shipping UP
purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers,
bolts, etc., necessary to complete the as-
sembly 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.
MOWING
POSITION
Upper
handle
Handle
knob
Lower handle
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM
CARTON Handle
1. Remove loose parts included with bracket
mower.
2. Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down flat.
3. Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle. Knob
4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and
check carton thorougly for additional
loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage control cables.
1. Raise lower handle section to operating
position and align hole in handle with one
of three height positioning holes.
2. Insert handle bolt through handle and
bracket and secure with knob.
3. Repeat for opposite side of handle.
4. Remove protective padding, raise up-
per handle section into place on lower
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
5. Remove any packing material from
around control bar.
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to "AD-
JUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual.
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