Craftsman 3One 917.373980 Owner's Manual page 6

ASSEMBLY
Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety
before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn
mowed Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the
factory, with the exception of those parts left unassembled
for shil_ping purposes. To ensure safe and proper opera-
tion of ;:your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you
assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct
tools a_ necessary to ensure proper tightness. All parts
such a_ nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete
the assembly have been placed in the parts bag.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM
CARrrON
• R_move loose parts included with mower.
Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel
down flat.
R_move all packing materials except padding between
up_Serand lower handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor-
oughly for additional loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig. 1)
IMPORTANT:
UNFOLD
HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS
NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES.
• Raise handles until lower handle section locks into
plape in mowing position.
Raise upper handle section intoplace 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. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the
Service and Adjustment section of this manual.
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OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROL BAR
UPPER HANDLE
LIFT UP
LOWER MOWING POSITION
HANpLE
FIG. 1
SIDE DISCHARGING (See Fig. 2B) -
Mulcher plate must be installed into rear dischar(
opening of mower (see above instructions).
Unlock closed discharge guard by lifting latch and allc
guard to swing open to discharging position.
Mower is now ready for discharging operation.
To convert to mulching or bagging operation, di
charge guard must be closed and locked securely.
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER
WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
• Rear mulcher plate installed.
• Side discharge guard closed and locked securely.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
•
Rear mulcher plate removed.
• Grass catcher installed.
• Side discharge guard closed and locked securely.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
Rear mulcher plate installed.
• Side discharge guard unlocked and open.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without rear mulcher plate in place or
approved grass catcher in place.
Never attempt to operate the lawn
mower with the rear door removed or
propped open,
MULCHER PLATE
TABS
FIG. 2A
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your la_vn mower was shipped ready to be used as a
mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:
REAR BAGGING (See Fig. 2A) -
Open rear door and remove mulcher plate. Store
mulcher plate in a safe place.
°o
You can now install grass catcher.
To _convert to mulching or discharging operation,
inst_llmulcher plate into rear discharge opening of
mover, making sure all tabs are seated properly.
DISCHARGE GUARD
CLOSED POSITION
OPEN POSITION
LIFT LATCH
TO UNLOCK
AND OPEN
6 FIG. 2B