Warranty ...............................................
2
Safety Rules ......................................
2-4
Assembly / Pre-Operation .................... 5
Operation .........................................
6-10
Maintenance Schedule ...................... 11
Maintenance .................................
11-14
Product Specifications ........................
12
Service and Adjustments ..............
14-15
Storage
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16-17
Troubleshooting
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17-18
Repair Parts ..................................
37-45
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!!!
BECOMEALERTfl!
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.
_,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.
&WARNING:
Engine exhaust, some of
its constituents, and certain vehicle
components
contain
or emit chemicals
__
_n
known to the State of California
to cause
cancer and birth defects
or other repro-
ductive
harm.
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_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.