Craftsman EZ3 917.377284 Owner's Manual page 4

Theseaccessories w ereavailable whenthislawnmowerwasproducedTheyare
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 fawn 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
LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
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MULCHER KiTS
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
SIDE DISCHARGE
LAWN IvlOWERS
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STABILIZER
GAS CANS
MUFFLERS
BLADES
AIR FILTERS
BLADE AOA ERS WREELS
SPARK
PLUGS
ENGINE OIL
Read these instRjctions 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
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.
o Cut down two end corners 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.
o 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: 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,
o Remove handte padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle
° Your lawn mower handfe can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust
Handle" in the Service and Adjustment
section of this manual,
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