Warranty .................................................
2
Safety Rules ........................................
2-4
Assembly ................................................
5
Operation ...........................................
6-10
Maintenance Schedule ........................
1 1
Maintenance., ..................................
11-14
Product
Specifications
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12
Service
and Adjustments
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15
Storage
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16-17
Troubleshooting
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17-18
Repair
PaRs .....................................
36-43
Parts Ordering
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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 in use 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,
ROEBUCKAND
CO., £)/817 WA, HOFFMAN
ESTATES,
ILLINOIS
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
serious
injury or death.
I. GENERAL
OPERATION
• Read,
understand,
and follow
all
instructions
on the machine
and in the
manual(s)
before
starting.
Be thor-
oughly
familiar
with the controls
and the
proper
use of the machine
before
starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating
parts.
Keep clear of the
discharge
opening
at all times.
• Only allow
responsible
individuals,
who
are familiar
with the instructions,
to
operate
the machine.
• Clear the area of objects
such as
rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks,
etc.,
which
could
be picked
up and thrown
by the
blade.
2
• Be sure the area is clear of other
people
before
mowing.
Stop machine
if
anyone
enters
the area.
• Do not operate
the mower
when
barefoot
or wearing
open sandals.
Always
wear substantial
foot wear.
• Do not pull mower
backwards
unless
absolutely
necessary.
Always
look
down
and behind
before
and while
moving
backwards.
• Do not operate
the mower
without
proper
guards,
plates,
grass catcher
or
other safety
protective
devices
in
place.
• See manufacturer's
instructions
for
proper
operation
and installation
of
accessories.
Only use accessories
approved
by the manufacturer.