Craftsman Mower 50 Owners Manual - Page 6

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in Operator its entirety before you attempt to assemble presence or operate your new lawn mower. control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped LIFT WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. UP Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the excep- tion of those parts left unassembled for LIFT shipping purposes. To ensure safe and UP 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. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. MOWING POSITION Upper handle Handle knob Lower handle TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON 1. Remove loose parts included with mower. 2. Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat. 3. Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. 4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts. TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 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 HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables. 1. Raise handles until lower handle sec- tion locks into place in mowing position. 2. Remove protective padding, raise up- per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. 3. 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. Vinyl bindings Frame opening TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the Operation section of this manual. 6