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 ..................................
35-43
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, Ulinois 60179
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in
serious injury or death.
ALook for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOMEALERT!!I
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
A 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
A 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.