Warranty ...............................................
2
Safety Rules ......................................
2-4
Assembly / Pre-Operation .................... 5
Operation ...........................................
6-9
Maintenance Schedule ...................... 10
Maintenance .................................
10-13
Product Specifications ........................ 11
Service and Adjustments .............. 13-15
Storage .........................................
15-16
Troubleshooting ........................... 16-17
Repair Parts ..................................
34-43
Sears Service ...................... 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 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., 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.
ALook
for this symbol
to point out
important safety
precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOMEALERT!!!
YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
A CAUTION:
Always
disconnect
spark
plug wire and place wire where
it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent
accidental starting
when setting up,
transporting,
adjusting or making repairs.
AWARNING:
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 repro-
ductive 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.
2
• , 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.