Craftsman 247.370253 - Manual (Page 7)

ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
mower is observed from the operating position.
You will have to use an extension cord,
purchased separately, to run this unit. Please
refer to page 10 for appropriate cord selection.
1. REMOVING UNIT FROM
CARTON
• Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut
tape at carton end and peel along top flap to
open carton.
• Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e.,
owner’s manual, etc.).
• Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat.
• Remove packing material.
• Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton
thoroughly for loose parts.
2. LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
Refer to Figure 1.
1 . Grass Catcher Assembly:
a. Front Frame
b. Rear Frame
c. Bag
Owner’s Manual (not shown)
Figure 1
3. TOOLS REQUIRED
A pair of pliers
4. ASSEMBLING HANDLE
Refer to Illustration Below
• Remove any packing material which may be
between the upper and lower handles for
shipping purposes.
• Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the
handle into the operating position. Make certain
the lower handle is seated securely into the
handle mounting brackets. See steps 1,2, and 3
in figure 2.
Figure 2
The upper handle may be adjusted to three
different height positions. To adjust the handle
at the desired position, align one of the three
marks on the top of the lower handle insulators
with the mark on the upper handle insulators.
See figure 3.
Tighten the hand knobs on each side of the
handle. Make sure that carriage bolts are seated
properly into the handle insulators.
Hand Insulator
Upper
Handle