CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized
Service Center/Department. We have competent, well- trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this lawn mower.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: | 5.5 |
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DISPLACEMENT: | 12.6 | cu. in. |
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GASOLINE CAPACITY | 1.25 | quart |
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AND TYPE: | UNLEADED | REGULAR | ||
OIL TYPE | SAE 30 (above 32°F) | |||
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| SAE | (below 32°F) | |
OIL CAPACITY: | 20 oz. |
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;PARK | PLUG: | CHAMPION | RJ19LM | |
GAP: | .030") | STD361458 |
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MODEL
NUMBER 917.373981
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .008" EXHAUST: .008"
SOLID STATE | IGNITION |
A[R GAP: | .0125 in. |
BLADE BOLT TORQUE:
YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBERAND
DATE OFPURCHASEANDKEEPINASAFEPLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
•Read and observe the safety rules.
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your lawn mower.
•Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
For two years 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 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 crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING 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, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179
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