Craftsman 917.377520 Owner's Manual page 4

Theseaccessories w ereavailable whenthis
lawn mower was produced. They are also
available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order
repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these
accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE
CLIPPING DEFLECTOR
FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
MULCHER KITS
LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
SIDE DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
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STABILIZER
GAS CANS
BELTS
MUFFLERS
BLADES
AIR FILTERS
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BLADE ADAPTERS ,:, WHEELS
SPARK PLUGS
ENGINE OIL
Read these instructions and this manual in its
entirety before you attempt to assemble or
operate your new lawn mower. "four new lawn
mower has been assembled at the factory with
the exception of those parts left unassembled
for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts,
washers, bolts, etc. necessary to complete the
assembly have been placed in the parts bag.
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.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM
CARTON
Q
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Remove looseparts includedwith mower.
Cut down two end comers of carton and lay
end panel down flaL
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
IMPORTANT: Unfoldhandles carefully so as
notto pinch ordamage controlcables.
o Raise handlesuntillower handle section
locks intoplace in mowing position.
• Remove protectivepadding, raise upper
handle section intoplace on lower handle
and tightenboth handle knobs.
o Remo,,iehandle paddingholding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
o 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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