Operation - Craftsman 917.377810 Owner's Manual

_ _Rear door slots
• Grass
__ catcher
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the
frame handle.
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings
from under lawn mower handle.
3. Empty clippings from bag using both
frame handle and beg handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when
emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.
SIDE DISCHARGING
• Mulcher plug must be installed into rear
discharge opening of mower.
• Open mulcher door and install dis-
charge deflector under guard as shown•
• Mower is now ready for discharging
operation.
• To convert to mulching or bagging
operation, discharge deflector must be
removed and discharge guard must be
closed.
Open mulcher door
Bag frame
handle handle
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to
be used as a mulcher. To convert to
bagging or discharging:
REAR BAGGING
• Open rear door and remove mulcher
plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe
place.
• You can now install the grass catcher.
• To convert to mulching or discharging
operation, install mulcher plug into rear
discharge opening of mower.
Mulcher
Discharge