Assembly - Craftsman 944.369341 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 21" multi-cut power propelled rotarylawn mower
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Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before
you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower.
IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITHOUT
OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE.
Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory
with the exception of those parts left unassembled for
shipping purposes. 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. All parts such as nuts, washers,
bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been
placed in the parts bag.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM
CARTON
Remove loose parts included with mower.
Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel
down flat.
Remove all packing materials except padding between
upper and lower handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton
thoroughly for additional loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Figs. 1A & 1B)
IMPORTANT:
UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS
NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES.
Raise lower handle section to operating position and
squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each
other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of
the three height adjustment holes.
Remove protective padding , raise upper handle section
to operating position and tighten handle knobs securely.
Remove any packing material from around control bar.
Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort.
Refer to Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROL BAR
UPPER HANDLE
LIFT UP
FIG. 1A
SUPPORT
BRACKET

ASSEMBLY

LIFT UP
MOWING POSI-
TION
LOWER HANDLE
HANDLE
PIN
3-POSITION
HANDLE
ADJUSTMENT
BRACKET
FIG. 1B
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a
mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging; See
OPERATION section of this manual
TO ASSEMBLE & ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs.
2A & 2B)
Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of
bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is
outside of the bag top.
Slip vinyl bindings over frame.
NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water
for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using.
Close the lift top lid. Lift top lid must be closed while
operating lawn mower.
Lift the rear on the mower and place the grass catcher
frame hooks into the slots of the rear door.
The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing
when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher
frame.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without mulcher plug in place or grass
catcher in place. Never attempt to operate
the lawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open
CATCHER
FRAME
HANDLE
GRASS
CATCHER
FRAME
HOOK
5
VINYL
BINDING
FRAME
OPENING
FIG.2A
REAR DOOR
SLOTS
FIG. 2B

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