Operation

Warranty	2	Product	Specifications	13
Safety Rules	2	Service	and Adjustments	15
Assembly	5	Storage	...............................................	17
Operation	7	Troubleshooting		18
Maintenance Schedule	11	Repair	Parts	38
Maintenance	11	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'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 in use in the United States.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other dghts 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.

Besure

the area

is clear of other

hGENERAL

•

• Read, understand, and follow all

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone

enters the area.

instructions on the machine and in the

Do not operate the mower when

manual(s) before starting. Be thor-

barefoot or wearing open sandals.

oughly familiar with the controls and the

Always wear substantial foot wear.

proper

use of the

machine

before

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

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or

are familiar

with the instructions,

other safety

protective devices

operate

the machine.

place.

•

Clear

the area of objects

such

rocks,

•

See manufacturer's instructions

for

toys,

wire,

bones,

sticks,

etc.,

which

proper

operation

and installation of

could

be picked

up and

thrown

by the

accessories.

Only use

accessodes

blade.

approved

by the

manufacturer.