Warranty .................................................
2
Safety Rules ........................................
2-4
Assembly .............................................
4-5
Operation .............................................
6-9
Maintenance
Schedule ........................
10
Maintenance ....................................
10-13
Product Specifications ..........................
11
Service and Adjustments ................. 13-15
Storage ............................................
15-16
Troubleshooting
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16-17
Repair Parts .....................................
34-43
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 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, Roebuck
and Co., D/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.
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• 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.