Lawn Mower Maintenance - Craftsman 917.377563 Owner's Manual

Theseaccessories wereavailable w hen
this fawn 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 ........................................... MULCHER KITS
STABILIZER
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
SIDE DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
MUFFLERS
BELTS
AIR FILTERS
BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS
GAS CANS
SPARK PLUGS
ENGINE OIL
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 pads 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 included with mower.
• Cut down two end comers of carton and lay
end panel down flat.
• Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower handle
and padding holding operator presence
control bar to upper handle.
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• Roll lawn mower0ut of carton andcheck
carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as
not to pinch or damage control cables.
• 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.
• Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort° Refer to "Adjust
Handle" in the Sewice and Adjustment
section of this manual.