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Warranty ...................................................2
Safe ty Rules ..........................................2-4
Prod uct Spec i fi ca tions..............................4
Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................6
Op er a tion............................................ 7-11
Maintenance Sched ule...........................12
Maintenance......................................12-15
Ser vice and Ad just ments...................15-17
Stor age..............................................17-18
Trou ble shoot ing .................................18-19
Sears Service .......................... Back Cov er
SAFETY RULES
WARRANTY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTS MAN POWER MOWER
For two years from date of purchase, when this Crafts man Lawn Mower is maintained,
lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance in struc tions in the
owner’s manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or work man 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 neg li gence, including bent crank-
shafts and the failure to main tain the equipment according to the instructions con-
tained in the owner’s manual.
Warranty service is available by re turn ing the Craftsman power mower to the near est Sears
Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This war ran ty ap plies only while this product
is used in the United States.
This Warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck And Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing ob-
jects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Look for this symbol to point out im por tant
safety precautions. It means CAU TION! BE-
COME ALERT! YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.
WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal
starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad-
just ing or making repairs, always dis con nect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can not
come in contact with plug.
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle com po nents
contain or emit chem i cals known to the State
of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth defects
or oth er re pro duc tive harm.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State
of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth
defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
CAUTION: Muffl er 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.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
in struc tions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly
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 dis-
charge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible individuals, familiar
with the in struc tions, to operate the machine.
