Craftsman 917.377553 Owner's Manual page 5

Operator presence controlbar
Lift u
Mowing position
TO INSTALL AI"rACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or
discharging:
• Open rear door and remove mulcher plug.
Store mulcher plug in a safe place.
• You can now installcatcher or optional
dipping deflector.
• To retum to mulchingoperation, install
mulcher plug into discharge opening of
mower.
Lower handle
Mucher plug
_,CAUTION: Do not run your lawn
mower without mulcher plug in place or
approved clipping deflector or grass
catcher in place. Never attempt to operate
the lawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open.
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