Craftsman 247.39775 Operator's Manual

8ASSEMBLY3. Follow the steps below to complete handle assembly:a. Pull upward on the handle until holes in lower handle (shown inFigure 3 deck cutaway) line up with holes in handle bracket.See Figure 4.NOTE: When pulling upward on handle, make sure to not pull handle all theway out.b. Insert the T-bolts removed in Step 2 through the handle bracketsand lower handle and tighten securely to secure the handle in place.See Figure 4.abbFigure 4c. Reattach wing nuts and carriage bolts removed in Step 1 into lowerholes of handle as shown in Figure 5.ccFigure 54. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. Loosen thewing knob which secures the rope guide. Refer to Figure 6.a. Hold blade control against upper handle.b. Slowly pull starter rope handle from engine and slip starter rope intothe rope guide. See Figure 6.c. Tighten rope guide wing knob.d. Use cable ties provided to secure blade control and drive cables tolower handle as shown in Figure 6.IMPORTANT: To reduce wear and allow for proper operation, make sure toleave some slack in the upper portion of the cable(s).adbcFigure 6Attaching the Grass Catcher1. Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher. Make certain bag is turnedright side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside).a. Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the bottom.b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame. See Figure 7.baFigure 72. Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:a. Lift rear discharge door.b. Place grass catcher into the slots in the handle brackets as shown inFigure 8. Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher.