Sears 917.37283 - Manual (Page 6)

ASSEMBLY
Read these instructions and this manuai in its entirety
before you attempt to assemble or operate your new iawn
mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the
factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled
for shipping purposes. Al! 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 inciuded with mower.
® Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel
down flat.
® Remove al! 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.
HOWTO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig. 1)
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 iawn mower handle can be adjusted for your
mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the
Service and Adjustment section of this manuai.
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
(See Fig. 2)
Your iawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a
muicher. To convert to bagging or discharging:
® Open rear door and remove muicher plate. Store
muicher plate in a safe place,
* You can now install catcher or optional dipping deflec­
tor.
® To return to mulching operation, instaii muicher plate
into discharge opening of mower. Be sure all tabs are
seated properly.
FIG. 1
CAUTION: Do not run your iawn mower
without muicher 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