Accessories; Assembly; To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton; How To Set Up Your Lawn Mower - Craftsman 917.377593 Owner's Manual

Theseaccessories wereavailable whenthislawnmowerwasproduced.Theyare also
available at mostSearsretailoutletsandservicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalsoorder
repairpartsforyou,whenyou providethe modelnumberof yourlawnmower.Someofthese
accessories maynot applytoyourlawnmower.
LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE
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GRASS CATCHERS
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GRASS CATCHERS
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Read these instructionsand this manual in its
entirety before you attempt to assemble or
operate your new lawn mower. Your 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
= Remove loose parts includedwith mower.
= Cut down two end comers of carton and lay
end panel down flat_
o Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower handle
and padding holding operator presence
control bar to upper handle.
BLADE ADAPTERS
WHEELS
STABILIZER
GAS CANS
SPARK PLUGS
ENGINE OIL
o Roll lawn mower out of carton and check
carton thoroughly for additional loose pads.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefullyso as
not to pinch or damage control cables.
o Raise handles until lower handle section
locks into place in mowing position.
o Remove protective padding, raise upper
handle section into place on lower handle
and tighten both handle knobs.
° Remove handle padding holding 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.