Warranty
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2
Safety Rules ..........................................
2-4
Assembly
/ Pre-Operation
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5
Operation
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6-9
Maintenance
Schedule
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10
Maintenance
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10-13
Product Specifications
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11
Service and Adjustments
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13-14
Storage ..............................................
14-15
Troubleshooting
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15-16
Repair Parts .......................................
32-39
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 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 throw-
ing objects.
Failure to observe
the following
safety instructions
could result in serious
injury or death.
AI._ook for this symbol
to point out
important
safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOME
ALERT!!!
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
AWARNING:
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 contact spark
plug.
_,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 compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals
known
to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
2
4"_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.