mower was
availableat mostSears retailoutletsand servicecenters. Most Sears storescan alsoorder
repair pads foryou,when you providethe model numberof your lawnmower. Some of these
accessorP.s may notapplyto yourlawn mower.
LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE
CUPPING DEFLECTOR
FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
MULCHER KITS
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GRASSCATCHERS
FOR
SIDE DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
LAWN MOWER
MAINTENANCE
MUFFLERS
BELTS
BLADES
BLADE ADAPTERS
AIR RLTERS
I_tF.L_LS
STABILIZER
GAS CANS
SPARK PLUGS
ENGINE OIL
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-" Ri_lbd thes_T_structions and this manual in
its entirety before you attempt to assemble
or operate your new lawn mower. Your
new lawn mower has been assembled at
the factory with the exception of those
parts left unassembled for shipping
_ _purposes. To ensure safe and proper
operation-of your lawn mower, all parts
and hardware you assemble must be
tightened securely. Use tba.correct tools
as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,
necessary to complete the assembly have
been placed in the parts bag.
TO REMOVE
LAWN MOWER
FROM
CARTON
• Remove loose parts included with
mower.
• Cut down two end comers of carton and
lay end panel down fiat.
• .,I;Ijmov_ll
packing materials except
padding between upper and lower
"-',_andle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
Roll lawn mower out of carton and check
carton thoroughly for additional loose
pads.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage control cables.
• Raise handles until lower handle section
locks into place in mowing position.
-- Remove protective padding, raise upper
handle section into place on lower
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
• Remove handle padding holding
operator presence control bar to upper
handle.
• Your lawn mower handle can be
adjusted for your mowing comfort.
Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
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