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 .......................................
38-47
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 throw-
ing objects,
Failure
to observe
the following
safety
instructions
could
result
in serious
injury or death,
&Look
for this symbol to point out impor-
tant safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!H
BECOME ALERT!H
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 contact
with plug.
_I, WARNING:
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
reproductive
harm.
AWARNING:
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.
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.