Warranty ................................................
2
Safety Rules .......................................
2-4
Product Specifications
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4
Assembly
/ Pre-Operation
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6
Operation ..........................................
7-11
Maintenance
Schedule ........................
12
Maintenance
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12-15
Service and Adjustments
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15
Storage ...........................................
16-17
Troubleshooting
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17-18
Repair Parts ....................................
38-46
Sears Service ........................
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
important safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
A 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 con-
tact with plug.
_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.
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.
& 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.
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