Craftsman 12AVP2R3391 Operator's Manual page 7

IMPORTANT: This mower is shipped without gasoline
or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with
gasoline and oil as instructed in the Operation section
of the Engine Manual before starting or operating your
mower.
NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the Lawn
Mower is observed from the operating position.
Unpacking
OPENING CARTON
1. Cut each corner of the carton vertically from top to
bottom.
2. Remove all loose parts:
• Grass Catcher (if equipped)
• Engine Oil
3. Remove loose packing material.
REMOVING MOWER FROM CARTON
1. Lift mower from the rear to detach it from underlying
carton material and roll mower out of carton.
2. Check carton thoroughly for any other loose parts.
3. Remove any packing material which may be between
upper and lower handles.
Mower Assembly
Preform the following procedures to assemble and set up
the mower:
• Handle Assembly
• Pull-Out Handle. See page 7.
• Folding Handle. See page 8.
• Vertical Storage Handle. See page 9.
• Recoil Starter Rope Handle Assembly
• Attaching the Grass Catcher (if equipped)
• Attaching Side Discharge Chute or Side Discharge
Blower (if equipped)
• Electric Start Set-Up (If Equipped)
NOTE: If necessary, refer to the procedures in the
Adjustments Section after assembling the mower.
ASSEMBLY
Handle Assembly
PULL-OUT HANDLE
1. Remove knobs or wing nuts (a) and carriage bolts (b)
from the handle or if equipped with the EZ-lock handle
(c), proceed to STEP 2 (Figure 1).
NOTE: The EZ-Fold handle release levers are shipped in the
unlocked position.
Do not loosen
or remove hex
head screws.
2. Remove T-bolts (d) from the handle brackets (Figure 2).
3. While stabilizing mower so it doesn't move, pivot
upper handle (e) up (Figure 2). Do not crimp blade or
drive control cables while lifting the handle up.
4. Pull upward on the handle (e) (Figure 3) until holes in
lower handle (f) line up with holes in handle brackets
(g) (Figure 3 Inset, Deck Cutaway).
NOTE: When pulling upward on handle, do not pull
handle all the way out of the handle brackets.
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a
c
b
Figure 1
e
d
Figure 2