Craftsman 917.37712 manual Become ALERT!H, Your Safety Is Involved, Hands, Handling

Warranty	...................................................		2	Maintenance		13-16
Safety Rules		..........................................	2-4	Service	and Adjustments	16-18
Product	Specifications		4	Storage	..............................................	18-19
Assembly	/	Pre-Operation	6-7	Troubleshooting		19-20
Operation	.............................................		8-12	Repair	Parts	40-52
Maintenance		Schedule	13	Sears	Service	Back Cover

2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER

If this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects 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 (or replacement if repair proves impossible).

This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this Lawn Mower is

ever used for commercial or rental purposes.

This warranty does not cover:

Expendable items that 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

crackshafts and the failure to assemble, operate or maintain this Lawn Mower according to all supplied product instructions.

This warranty applies only while this product is used 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, 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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