Craftsman 917.375631 owner manual Limited 2-YEAR Warranty on Craftsman Power Mower, Become

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, if this power mow- er fails due to a defect in material or workmanship 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 if this 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 ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions injury or death.

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