Craftsman 917.374060 - Manual (Page 7)

1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
with rigid part of bag on the bottom.
Make sure the frame handle is outside
of the bag top.
2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame.
NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold
them in warm water for a few minutes. If
bag gets wet, let it dry before using.
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER
Frame
handle
Vinyl
bindings
Frame
opening
NOTE: Your battery must be charged
before you can start your lawn mower.
1. Disconnect engine battery connector
(male) from battery connector (female)
2. Connect battery charger connector
(male) to battery connector (female).
3. Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C.
outlet.
4. Leave battery charger connected for
24 hours before starting your engine
for the first time.
5. After charging, connect engine con­
nector (male) to battery connector
(female).
Connect your battery charger to charge
battery as required.
IMPORTANT: The engine will not re­
charge your battery.
At the end of the mowing season the
battery should be charged for 48 hours to
protect the battery during winter storage.
ACAUTION: Always disconnect the
harness connector to prevent accidental
starting when transporting or storing your
lawn mower after the season.
TO PREPARE BATTERY
Engine battery
connector
Battery
charger
Charger
connector
(male)
Battery connector (female)
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert mower to
bagging or discharging, see “TO CON­
VERT MOWER” in the Operation section
of this manual.