Accessories; Assembly/Pre-Operation; To Remove Mower From Carton; Lawn Mower Performance - Craftsman 917.377942 Owner's Manual

_,WARNING: This lawn moweris equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand
should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest-covered,brush-coveredor
grass-coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystem is equippedwith a spark
arrester meetingapplicablelocal or statelaws (if any). If a spark arresteris used, it
should be maintainedin effectiveworking order by the operator.
Inthe state of Californiathe above is requiredby law (Section4442 of the California
Public ResourcesCode). Otherstates may havesimilar laws. Federal lawsapply on
federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is availablethrough your nearestSears
Parts & RepairCenter (See the REPAIRPARTSsectionof this manual).
These accessorieswere availablewhen this lawn mowerwas produced. They are not
shipped with your mower. They are also availableat most Sears retailoutlets and
servicecenters. Some of these accessoriesmay not apply to your lawn mower.
LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE
CLIPPING
DEFLECTORS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
STABILIZER
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
SIDE DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
MUFFLERS
BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS
AIR FILTERS
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.
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
Your new lawn mower has been as-
sembled at the factory with the excep-
tion 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., 5
necessary to complete the assembly have
been placed in the parts bag.
TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON
1. Remove loose parts included with mower.
2. Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down flat.
3. Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and
check carton thoroughly for additional
loose parts.