Warranty ...............................................
2
Safety Rules ......................................
2-4
Assembly / Pre-Operation
.................... 5
Operation ...........................................
6-9
Maintenance
Schedule ...................... 10
Maintenance
.................................
10-13
Product Specifications ........................ 11
Service and Adjustments .............. 13-15
Storage .........................................
15-16
Troubleshooting
...........................
16-17
Repair Parts ..................................
34-43
Sears Service ......................
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
up according
to the operating
and maintenance
instructions
in
the owner's
manual,
Sears will repair free of charge
any defect
in material
or workman-
ship.
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 become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower
blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence,
including bent
crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions
contained 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
while this product
is used 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
IMPORTANT:
This cutting
machine
is capable
of amputating
hands
and feet and
throwing
objects.
Failure
to observe
the following
safety
instructions
could
result in
serious
injury or death.
_,Look
for this symbol
to point out
important safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!H
BECOMEALERTY!!
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
_, CAUTION:
Always
disconnect
spark
plug wire and place wire where
it cannot
contact
spark plug in order to prevent
accidental
starting
when
setting
up,
transporting,
adjusting
or making
repairs.
AWARNING:
Engine
exhaust,
some of
its constituents,
and certain
vehicle
components
contain
or emit chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause
cancer
and birth defects
or other repro-
ductive
harm.
_I,WARNING:
Battery
posts, terminals
and
related
accessories
contain
lead and
lead compounds,
chemicals
known
to the
State of California
to cause
cancer
and
birth defects
or other
reproductive
harm.
Wash hands
after handling.
2
_1, CAUTION:
Muffler
and other engine
parts become
extremely
hot during
operation
and remain
hot after engine
has stopped.
To avoid severe
burns on
contact,
stay away from these areas.