Assembly - Craftsman 247.377440 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT: This unit 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 running your machine.
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.
3. Remove loose packing material.
Removing Unit From Carton
1. Lift unit from the rear to detach it from underlying carton material and roll
unit out of carton.
2. Check carton thoroughly for any other loose parts.
Loose Parts In Carton
• Grass Catcher
• Side Discharge Cover
• Engine Oil

Assembly

Attaching The Handle
1. Remove any packing material which may be between upper and lower
handles.
a. Remove wing nuts and carriage bolts handle as shown in Figure 1.
Do not loosen or remove adjacent hex head screws.
b. While stabilizing mower so it doesn't move, pivot upper handle up as
shown in Figure 2. Do not crimp cable while lifting the handle up.
2. Remove T-bolts from the handle brackets as shown in Figure 3.
3. Follow the steps below to complete handle assembly:
a. Pull upward on the handle until holes in lower handle (shown in
Figure 3 deck cutaway) line up with holes in handle bracket.
See Figure 4.
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ASSEMBLY
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Figure 1
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Figure 2
Figure 3
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Figure 4