Craftsman EZ3 917.388152 Owner's Manual page 4

These accessorieswere availablewhen this
lawn mower was produced.They are also
availableat mostSears retailoutletsand
servicecenters. Most Sears storescan also
LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE
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CLIPPING DEFLECTOR
FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS
order repair parts for you, when you provide
the model numberof your lawn mower.
Some of these accessoriesmay not apply
to your lawn mower.
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
MULCHER KITS
LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
MUFFLERS
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
SIDE DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
BELTS BLADES
AIR FILTERS
WHEELS BLADE ADAPTERS
STABILIZER
GAS CANS
SPARK PLUGS
ENGINE OIL
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is
capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
Safety standards require operator pres-
ence controls to minimize the risk of injury.
Your unit is equipped with such controls.
Do not attempt to defeat the function of the
operator presence controls under any
circumstances.
Read these instructions and 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 as-
semble must be tightened securely. Use the
correct tools as necessary to ensure proper
tightness;
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM
CARTON
Remove loose parts included with
mower.
Cut down two end comers of carton
and lay end panel down flat.
Remove all packingmaterials except
padding between upper and lower
handle and paddingholdingoperator
presencecontrol barto upperhandle.
Roll lawn mowerout of cartonand
checkcarton thoroughlyforadditional
looseparts.
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