Warranty
2
Product
Specifications
11
Safety
Rules
2
Service
and Adjustments
14
Assembly
4
Storage
16
Operation
6
Troubleshooting
17
Maintenance
Schedule
I0
Repair
Parts
37
Maintenance
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Parts Ordering
Back Cover
LIMITED
TWO YEAR
WARRANTY
ON CRAFTSMAN
POWER
MOWER
For two years from date of purchase,
when
this Craftsman
Lawn Mower
is maintained,
lubricated,
and tuned Lip according
to the operating
and maintenance
instructions
in the
owner's
manual,
Seal's wil! repair free of charge
any defect in material
or workmanship°
If this Craftsman
Lawn Mower
is used for commercial
or rental purposes,
this warranty
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase,
This Warranty
does not cover:
• Expendable
items which becorne
worn during normal
use, such as rotary mower
blades,
blade adapters,
belts, air cleaners
and spark plug_
o Repairs necessary
because
of operator
abuse or negfigence,
including
bent crank-
shafts and the failure to rnaintain
the equipment
according
to the instructions
con-
rained in the owner's
manual.
Warranty
service
is available
by returning
the Craftsman
power mower to the nearest
Sears Service
Center/Department
in the United States. This warranty
applies
only white
this product
is in use in the United
States.
This Warranty
gives you specific
legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state°
SEARS,
ROEBUCK
AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN
ESTATES,
ILLINOIS
60179
Safety standards
require operator
presence
controls
to minimize
the
risk of injury. Your unit is equipped
with such controls.
Do not attempt
to
defeat the function
of the operator
presence
controls
under any
circumstances.
TRAINING:
• Read this operator's
manual
carefully.
Become
familiar with the controls
and
know how to operate your mower
properly,
Learn how to quickly
stop
mower_
o Do not a{low children
to use your mower.
Never allow adults to use mower without
proper
instructions.
,, Keep the area of operation
clear of all
persons,
especially
small children
and
pets°
° Use mower only as the manufacturer
intended
and as described
in this
manual°
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• Do not operate mower if it has been
dropped
or damaged
in any manner
Always
have damage
repaired
before
using your mower.
,, Do not use accessory
attachments
that
are not recommended
by the manufac-
turer. Use of such attachments
may be
hazardous.
• The blade turns when the engine is
running°
PREPARATION:
• Always thoroughty
check the area to be
mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks,
wires, bones, and other foreign
objects°
These objects wil! be thrown by the
blade and can cause severe
injuJ¥.
• Always
wear safety glasses
or eye
shields
when starting
and while using
your mower.
,, Dress properly.
Do not operate
mower
when barefoot
or wearing
open sandals.
Wear only solid shoes with good traction
when
mowing,