Assembly - Craftsman 151.37664 Operator's Manual

UNPACKING
Before attempting to assemble, empty carton and
compare parts with parts list below.
■ Carefully remove the product and any accessories
from the box.
■ Inspect the parts to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
■ Do not discard the packing material until all parts are
examined.
■ If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate
the mower. Return it for replacement to the retailer from
which it was purchased.
■ Be sure to tighten the lock nuts when assembled to
prevent the handle from rocking.
PACKING LIST
See Figure 2.
■ 1-Top handle
■ 2-Center handle pieces
■ 1-Lower handle
■ 6-Knobs
■ 6-Carriage bolts
■ 1-Reel mower body
■ 1-Rear bag
WARNING! Do not allow familiarity with
this product to make you careless. Remember that
a careless fraction of a second is suffi cient to infl ict
serious injury.
WARNING! Do not use any attachments or
accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of
this product. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE
See Figure 3-4.
NOTE: Do not completely tighten bolts until assembly
is complete.
■ Insert the two center handle pieces (2) into the left
and right side of the top handle (1) and secure with two
carriage bolts (5) and knobs (6) provided. (Fig. 3)
■ Attach the top handle subassembly previously
assembled, to the lower handle subassembly (3) using
four carriage bolts (5) and knobs (6) provided. (Fig. 4)
■ Tighten all the knobs on the joints of the handle
assembly.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE TO THE MOWER BASE
See Figure 5.
■ Align holes (1) at the lower end of each handle arm
with posts (2) extending from the mower base side
plates.
■ Slide lower ends of handle arms onto posts.
ATTACH THE REAR BAG
See Figure 6-8.
■ Take out all components in the packing (Fig. 6).
■ Place the hooks on the rear bag onto the roller shaft.
Secured the bag to the lower handle using the support
belt supplied. (Fig. 7).
■ Adjust strap for proper height so the bag does not rub
the ground while mowing or transporting. (Fig. 8).
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