Craftsman 917.37841 owner manual General Operation

Warranty	2	Product Specifications	11
Safety Rules	2	Service and Adjustments	13
Assembly	5	Storage	14
Operation	6	Troubleshooting	16
Maintenance Schedule	"t0	Repair Parts	35
Maintenance	10	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'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 dghts, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/617 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		Be sure the area is clear of other
•	Read, understand, and follow all			people before mowing. Stop machine if
				anyone enters the area.
	instructions	on the machine and in the
	manual(s) before starting. Be thor-			° Do not operate the mower when
	oughly familiar with the controls and			barefoot or wearing open sandals.
	the proper use of the machine before			Always wear substantial foot wear.
				Do not pull mower backwards unless
	starting.
				absolutely necessary. Always look
•	Do not put hands or feet near or under
				down and behind before and while
	rotating parts. Keep clear of the
				moving backwards.
	discharge opening at all times.
				Do not operate the mower without
• Only allow responsible individuals,
	who are familiar with the instructions,to			proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
	operate the machine.			other safety protective devices in place.
				See manufacturer'sinstructions for
•	Clear the area of objects such as
				proper operation and installation of
	rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc.,
				accessories. Only use accessories
	which could be picked up and thrown
				approved by the manufacturer.
	by the blade.		2