Warranty ...................................................
2
Safety Rules ..........................................
2-4
Product Specifications ..............................
4
Assembly / Pre-Operation
..................... 5-6
Operation ............................................
7-12
Maintenance
Schedule ...........................
13
Maintenance ......................................
13-16
Service and Adjustments ................... 16-18
Storage ..............................................
18-19
Troubleshooting
.................................
19-20
Repair Parts .......................................
40-47
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 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 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 crank-
shafts
and the failure
to maintain
the equipment
according
to the instructions
con-
tained
in the owner's
manual.
Warranty
service
is available
by returning
the Craftsman
power
mower to the nearest
Sears
Parts & Repair
Center
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,
IL 60179
IMPORTANT:
This cutting machine is capable of amputating
hands and feet and throw-
ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
_¢ILook for this symbol
to point out
important
safety
precautions.
It means
CAUTIONN!
BECOME
ALERT!N
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
&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.
Ai:IWARNING:
Engine
exhaust,
some of its
constituents,
and certain
vehicle
compo-
nents contain
or emit chemicals
known
to the State of California
to cause
cancer
and birth defects
or other reproductive
harm.
Ai:IWARNING: 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.
_, CAUTION:
Muffler and other engine
2
parts become extremely hot during
operation and remain hot after engine has
stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact,
stay away from these areas.