Warranty
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2
Safety
Rules ...........................................
2-4
Product
Specifications
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4
Assembly
/ Pre-Operation
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6
Operation
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7-11
Maintenance
Schedule
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12
Maintenance
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12-15
Service
and Adjustments
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16-17
Storage
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17-18
Troubleshooting
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18-19
Repair
Parts ........................................
38-45
Sears
Service
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Back Cover
2=YEAR
FULL
WARRANTY
ON
CRAFTSMAN
LAWN
MOWER
If this Craftsman
Lawn
Mower
fails due to manufacturer
defects
in material
or
workmanship
within
two years from the date of purchase,
return
it to any Sears
store,
Parts & Repair
Center
or other
Craftsman
outlet
for free repair
(or replacement
if repair
proves
impossible).
This warranty
applies
for only 90 days from the date of purchase
if this Lawn
Mower
is
ever used for commercial
or rental
purposes.
This warranty
does
not cover:
•
Expendable
items that 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
crackshafts
and the failure
to assemble,
operate
or maintain
this Lawn Mower
according
to all supplied
product
instructions.
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.,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 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 seri-
ous injury
or death.
_,Look for this symbol to point out im-
portant safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
A WARNING:
In order to prevent ac-
cidental starting when setting up, trans-
porting, adjusting
or making repairs,
always disconnect
spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot come in con-
tact with plug.
_kWARNING:
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents,
and certain
vehicle
compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known tothe
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive
harm.
_:_,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.
_i, 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.
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