Craftsman 247.37683 - Manual (Page 10)

ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine.
Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the
Operation section before starting or running your machine.
NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the Lawn Mower is
observed from the operating position.
OPENING CARTON
1. Cut each corner of the carton vertically from top to bottom.
2. Remove all loose parts.
3. Remove loose packing material.
REMOVING UNIT FROM CARTON
1. Lift unit from the rear to detach it from underlying carton material
and roll unit out of carton.
2. Check carton thoroughly for any other loose parts.
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
• Grass Catcher
• Side Discharge Chute
• Engine Cil
• Cperator’s Manual/ Handle Hardware
ASSEMBLY
Attaching The Handle
1. Remove any packing material which may be between upper and
lower handles.
a. Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 1.
Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the
handle mounting brackets. See Figure 2. Do not crimp
cables while lifting the handle up.
b. Tighten star knobs to secure upper handle to lower handle.
Make sure that each carriage bolt is seated properly in the
handle.
2. Insert a carriage bolt found in the manual bag into the upper hole
on the handle mounting bracket. Secure with one plastic wing
nut, also included in the manual bag. Repeat on other side with
remaining hardware. See Figure 2.
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