Craftsman 917.375013 manual Awarning, Become Alert, Your Safety Is Involved

Warranty	...................................................		2	Maintenance		11-13
Safety Rules			2-4	Service	and Adjustments	14-16
Product	Specifications		4	Storage		16-17
Assembly	/	Pre-Operation	6	Troubleshooting		17-18
Operation	.............................................		7-10	Repair	Parts	36-45
Maintenance		Schedule	11	Sears	Service	Back Cover

LiMiTED 2=YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

When used and maintained according to the operator's manual instructions, ifthis power mow- er fails due to a defect in material orworkmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts & Repair Center, or other Craftsman outlet for free repair.

Warranty coverage does not include:

•Expendable items that become worn during normal use, including but not limited to blade, blade adapters, spark plug, air cleaner and belts.

•Standard maintenance servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups.

•Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to damage caused by impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.

•Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to dam- age caused by improper storage, or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator's manual.

•Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs necessary because of fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date.

•Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes, or product label replacement.

This warranty applies for only 90 days ifthis product is used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty applies only while this product is within the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

_iLook

for this symbol

to point out

impor-

AWARNING"

Battery

posts,

terminals

and

tant safety

precautions.

It means

related

accessories contain

lead and

lead

CAUTION!!!

BECOME

ALERT!!!

compounds,

chemicals

known to the State

YOUR

SAFETY

IS INVOLVED.

of California

to cause

cancer

and birth

_I, WARNING:

In order

to prevent

ac-

defects

or other reproductive

harm. Wash

cidental

starting

when

setting

up,

trans-

hands

after

handling.

porting,

adjusting

or making

repairs,

_I, CAUTION:

Muffler

and other engine

always

disconnect

spark

plug wire

and

parts become

extremely hot during

place

wire

where

it cannot come in contact

operation and remain

hot after engine

has

with

plug.

stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact,

_kWARNING" Engine exhaust, some of its

stay away from these areas.

constituents, and certain vehicle components

contain or emit chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer and birth defects

or other

reproductive

harm.

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