Sears 917.370721 Manual De Usuario

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TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCH ER 
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.

Frame 

handle

Frame 

opening

Vinyl 
bindings

MOWING 

POSITION

Lower handle

LIFT 
UP

Operator 
presence 
control bar

Upper 

handle

LIFT 

UP

Handle 

knob

Handle
bracket 

Knob

Bolt

Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or 
operate your new lawn mower.  
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory with the exception of those 
parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.  All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., 
nec es sary to complete the as sem bly have been placed in the parts bag.  To ensure safe 
and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hard ware you assemble must be 
tightened securely.  Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.  

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS 
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be 
used as a mulcher.  To convert to bagging or 
discharging, see “TO CON VERT MOW ER” 
in the Operation section of this man u al.

1.    Remove loose parts included with mower.
2.   Cut down two end corners of  carton 

and lay end panel down fl at.

3.   Remove all packing materials except 

padding between upper and lower 
handle and padding holding operator 
presence control bar to upper handle.

4.    Roll mower out of carton and check carton 

thor ough ly for additional loose parts. 

TO UNFOLD HANDLE 
IMPORTANT:  Unfold handle carefully so 
as not to pinch or damage control cables. 
1.   Raise lower handle section to operating 

position and align hole in handle with one 
of three height positioning holes.

2.   Insert handle bolt through handle and 

bracket and secure with knob.

3.   Repeat for opposite side of handle.
4.   Remove protective padding, raise up-

per handle section into place on lower 
handle and tighten both handle knobs.

5.   Remove any packing material from 

around control bar.

Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted 
for your mowing comfort. Refer to “AD-
 JUST HANDLE” in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual.

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