Craftsman 917.37459 - Manual (Page 6)

ASSEMBLY
Read these instructions 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.
® 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.
® Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor­
oughly for additional loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig. 1A)
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.
® Raise upper handle section Into place on lower handle,
remove protective padding and tighten both handle
knobs.
® Remove handle padding holding operator presence
control bar to upper handle.
•' Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your
mowing comfort. See "TO ADJUST HANDLE" in the
Service and Adjustment section of this manual.
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
(See Fig. 1B)
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a
mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:
•
Open rear door and remove mulcher plate. Store
mulcher plate in a safe place.
® You can now install catcher or optional dipping deflec­
tor,
• To return to mulching operation, install mulcher plate
into discharge opening of mower. Be sure all tabs are
seated properly.
TO PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start
your lawn mower.
•
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 connector to battery
connector.
Your engine has an integral alternator for partial charging.
Connect your battery chargerto charge battery as required.
iMPORTANT; THE ENGINE ALTERNATOR 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.
FIG. IB
A
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without mulcher plate In place or ap­
proved clipping deflector or grass
catcher in place. Never attempt to op­
erate the lawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open.
A
CAUTION: Always disconnect the en­
gine connector from the battery con­
nector to prevent accidental starting
when transporting or storing your lawn
mower after the season.