Craftsman 917.387203 Training, Limited ONE Year Warranty on Craftsman Power Mower, Preparation

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Warranty

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Product

Specifications

9

Safety Rules

2

Service

and Adjustments

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Assembly

4

Storage

 

12

Operation

5

Troubleshooting

13

Maintenance Schedule

8

Repair

Parts

30

Maintenance

8

Parts Ordering

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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For one year 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 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 wom 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's manual.

Warranty service is available by retuming 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

TRAINING:

Read this operator'smanual carefully.

Become familiar with the controlsand know how to operate your mower

properly. Learn how to quickly stop mower.

Do not allow children to use your 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.

Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing.

Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is

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Contents Raftxman SEARS, Roebuckand CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman ESTATES, Illinois Limited ONE Year Warranty on Craftsman Power MowerTraining PreparationMaintenance and Storage OperationLawn Mower Performance HOW to SET UP Your Lawn MowerLawn Mower Maintenance To Remove Lawn Mower from CartonOperatorpresencecontrolbar Upperhandle@kiflupS Know Your Lawn MowerEngine Zone Control HOW to USE Your Lawn MowerTo Adjust Cutting Height GASTo Start Engine Mowing TipsReplaceAirFilterPaperCartridge Lubrication ChartGeneralrecommendations Before Each USELawn Mower Grass Catcher To Clean AIR Filter ElementAvoidpossibleenginedamage from running lowon oil Engine LubricationTo Adjust Handle Lawn Mower To Adjust Cutting HeightCleaning MufflerHandle EngineCarburetor Connectwire to plug Troubleshooting ChartClean/replaceairfilter Rflfuel tank Engine OILVibration ServicecenterPoor cut uneven Replaceblade.ThtenPage Rotary Lawn Mower Model no KEY Part NO. no KEY Part DescriptionCraftsman 4-CYCLE Engine 3.4 Carburetor Incl of Engine Parts List Assy Part 166476 09.14.98 Printedin U.S.A