Warranty
2
Product Specifications
11
Safety Rules
2
Service and Adjustments
14
Assembly
4
Storage
15
Operation
6
Troubleshooting
16
Maintenance
Schedule
10
Repair Parts
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Maintenance
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Parts Ordering
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 onty 90 days from the date of purchase°
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable
ilems which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower
blades, blade adapters,
bells, air cleaners and spark plug
,, Repairs necessary
because of operator abuse or negligence,
including
bent crank-
shafts and the failure to mainlain
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 in use in the United States.
"[his Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/8t7
WA, HOFFMAN
ESTATES,
ILLINOIS
60179
TRAINING:
• Read this operator's manual carefully_
Become familiar with the controls and
know how to operate your mower
properly. Learn how to quickly stop
mower,
° DO not allow chitdren to use your mower,
Never a{Jow adults tO use mower without
proper instructions_
o Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, especially small children and
pets.
° Use mower only as the manufacturer
intended and as described in this manual.
• Do not operate mower if it has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
Always have damage repaired before
using your mower.
• Do not use accessory attachments
that
are not recommended
by the manufac-
turer. Use of such attachments
may be
hazardous_
• The blade turns when the engine ls
running°
PREPARATION:
• Always thoroughly check the area to be
mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks,
wires, bones, and other foreign objects°
These objects will be thrown by the blade
and can cause severe injury.
- Always wear safety glasses oreye
shields when starting and while using
your mower.
• Dress properly_ Do not operate mower
when barefoot or weadng open sandals.
Wear only solid shoes with good traction
when mowing.
• Check fuel tank before starting engine.
Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the
engine is nJnnlng or when the engine is