Craftsman 917 388111 owner manual 2=YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER

Warranty	...................................................		2	Maintenance		11-13
Safety Rules			2-4	Service	and Adjustments	14
Product	Specifications		4	Storage	..............................................	15-16
Assembly	/	Pre-Operation	6	Troubleshooting		16-17
Operation	.............................................		7-10	Repair	Parts	34-40
Maintenance		Schedule	11	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 hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

&Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

A WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its

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.

AWARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead

compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Waah handa after handling.

_1, CAUTION:	Muffler	and	other engine
parts become extremely hot during
operation and	remain	hot	after	engine has
stopped. To avoid severe			burns	on contact,
stay away from	these	areas.

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