Craftsman 917386101 3.8-hp 20" side-discharge rotary lawn mower

User Manual - Page 7

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ACAUTION:Donotoperatethisrnowerwithout
thedischargeguardoranentre approysdgrass
catcherinplace. Theseguardsarefo_your
protec_onandarereq_rsdbythe/_
NationalStandardsInstituteand Consumer
ProductsSafetyCommission.
_,CAUTION: Disconnectsparkplugwirefrom
sparkplugandplacewire whersitcannotceme in
p g.
Read these instrud_ns and this manual inits
entiretybefore you attemptto assemble or
operate your new lawn mows. Yournew lawn
mower has bean assembled at the factoq/with
the exception of those parts leftunassembled
for shippingpuq0o.ses.Allparts such as nuts,
washers, bolts,etc., necessary to completethe
assembly have bean placed in theparts bag.
To ensure safe and proper o_ d your
lawn mower, all parts and hardware you
assemble must be t_:j_ened securely. Use the
correct toolsas necessary toensure proper
_jhthess.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set willmake assemb,_
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 5/16" Wrench (1) AdjustableWrench
(1)3/4"Wrench (2)7/16"Wm_P--s
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
When righthand or left hand ismentioned in
this manual, itmeans when you are standing
in the operating position,behind the handle.
UNPACK CARTON
Remove all loose parts from carton
(See pagas 5 and 6).
Examine all items. Compare with r_ of
unassembled parts and ham_are
(See pages 5 and 6).
Remove lawn mower housingwith care.
Avoid touching blade under housing.
Always wear gloves or other protection
when working under or liftingmower.
ASSEMBLE LOWER HANDLE
For ease oflower handle assembly, raise
rear of deck and blocksecurely.
Position lower handle on deck so cot-off flat
isforward as shown.
Alignholes in handle with holes in deck as
shown and assemble 3/8-16 x 3/4 hex bolts,
fiatwashers, and Iocknuts. Tighten
securely.
Repeat for opposite side of _er.
Lowerhandle=
Range
locknuts
Hex
bolts
washers
Cut-off fiat |onNard
ASSEMBLE UPPER HANDLE
Position upper handle over lower handle
with small hole for mounting up-stop
bracket to left side and assemble 114-20
x 1-1/2 hex bolts and 1/4-20 Iocknuts.
Tighten securely.
ASSEMBLE UPSTOP BRACKET
Position upstop bracket on the |eft inside
of upper handle as shown.
Install the hex washer head screw into
the hole in up-stop bracket and upper
handle. Tighten securely.
AS VIEWED FROM FRONT OF MOWER
Locknuts
ASSEMBLE WHEELS
Cuttingheight isdetermined byassembling
the wheels inone offourpossible positionson
the mower housing. All wheels must be in the
same heightpositionfor even cutting.
For each wheel, assemble shoulderbolt
and spacer as shown
Assemble 1-1/4" dia. washer (rear wheels
only) and 3/8-16 Iocknut on inside of mower
housing and tighten securely. 3/8 - 16
Mower housing
Shoulder bolt
7
Wheel
1-114"DIA.
Washer(Rear
wheelsonly)
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