To install attachments, To prepare battery – Craftsman 917.377631 User Manual
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Operator presence
control bar
Upper handle
Lift up
Lower
handle
Lift up
Mowing
position
Handle
pin
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert tO'tMfgiftg
or discharging:
• Open rear door and remove mulcher
plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe
place.
• You can now install catcher or optional
clipping deflector.
• To return to mulching operation, install
mulcher plug into discharge opening of
mower.
TO PREPARE BATTERY
NOTE: Your battery must be charged
before you can start your lawn mower.
• Disconnect engine battery connector
(male) from battery connector (female)
• Connect battery charger connector
(male) to battery connector (female).
• Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C.
outlet.
• Leave battery charger connected for 24
hours before starting your engine for the
first time.
• After charging, connect engine connec
tor (male) to battery connector (female).
Your engine has an integral alternator for
partial charging. Connect your battery
charger to charge battery as required.
IMPORTANT: The engine alfefnafor'will
not charge a discharged battery.
At the end of the mowing season the
battery should be charged for 48 hours to
protect the battery during winter storage.
CAUTION: Always disconnect the engine
connector (male) from the battery
connector (female) to prevent accidental
starting when transporting or storing your
lawn mower after the season.