Craftsman EZ3 917.387151 Owner's Manual page 4

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
LAVvlq MOWER PERFORMANCE
order repair parts for you, when you provide
the model number of your lawn mower.
Some of these accessories may not apply
CLIPPING DEFLECTOR
FOR REhR DI :_:HARGE LAWN MOWERS
to your lawn mower.
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
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GRASS CA, TCHE RS
FOR
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LAWN MOWER MAINrENANCE
E4UFELERS
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SPARK PLUGS
ENGINE OIL
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is
capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
Safety standards require operator pres-
ence controls to minimize the risk of injury.
Your unit is equipped with such controls.
Do not attempt to defeat the function of the
operator presence controls under any
circumstances.
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, 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 fiat.
Remove allpacking materials except
padding between upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control barto upper handle.
Roll lawn mower out of carton and
check carton thoroughlyfor additional
loose parts.
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