Craftsman 917.38823 SEARS, Roebuckand CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman ESTATES, Illinois, Training

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Warranty

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Product

Specifications

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Safety Rules

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Service

and Adjustments

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Assembly

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Storage

 

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Operation

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Troubleshooting

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Maintenance Schedule

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Repair

Parts

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Maintenance

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Parts Ordering

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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 matedal or workmanship. 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 crank- shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con- tained in the owner'smanual.

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, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

Safety standards require operator pres- ence controls to minimize the risk of injury.

Your unit is equipped with such controls. Do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence controls under any circumstances.

TRAINING:

Read this operator'smanual carefully. Become familiar with the controls and

know how to operate your mower

properly. Learn how to quickly stop mower.

Do not allow children to useyour mower. Never allow adults to use mower without

proper instructions.

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 is 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 or eye shields when starting and while using your mower.

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Contents Craftsman Preparation SEARS, Roebuckand CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman ESTATES, IllinoisTraining Maintenance and Storage OperationLawn Mower Performance HOW to SET UP Your LawnLawn Mower Maintenance To Remove Lawn Mower from CartonMeets Cpsc Safety Requirements Know Your Lawn MowerEngine Speed Control HOW to USE Your Lawn MowerTo Adjust Cutfing Height Before Starting Engine OIL=rod Mowing TipsTo Convert to Discharging Mower Mulching Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Chart LubricationGeneral Recommendations LubricationLawn Mower Blade CareModel Number TiresEngine Muffler CleaningScrew Securely Back Plate Cover Lip Tabs Spark PlugDischarge Guard To Adjust HandleRear Deflector RemoveImportant Never tamper with CarburetorHandle Engine Fuel SystemCymnder Troubleshooting ChartProblem Cause OtherProblemcause Service Notes Page Oo8= 124 Briggs & Stration Engine969968 6O6 971A 843 967 130 110383 306 Briggs & Stratton EngineModel Number 12H802-1978-E1 Gasket SET Briggs & STRAI-FON Engine670A 930 Briggs & TRAI-rON Engine Model Number 12H802-1978-E1Valve Overhaul Gasket SET 455 461KEY Part BriggsEngine DescriptionBrigg S & Stratton Engine KEY Part DescriponPara ordenar piezas con entrega a domicUio Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio