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 CentedDepartment. 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".
MODEL
NUMBER 917.387830
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE
LAWN MOWER HOUSING
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE,
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 4_5
DISPLACEMENT: 1t.5 CUoIN,
GASOLINECAPACITY 1,5 QUARTS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE30 (ABOVE 32°F)
SAE5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZSo
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION J19LM.
(GAP: ,030")
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: 008
EXHAUST: .008
SOLID STATE IGNITION
AIR GAP: ,O125IN,
BLADE BOLTTORQUE: 35-40 FT, LBS.
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MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement isavailable on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details,
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
o Read and observe the safety rules.
,, Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your lawn mower.
o Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this owneCs manual.
LmMITED 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
accordipg to the operating and maintenance instructions inthe owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any
defect in material or workmanship.
if this Craftsman Lawn Mower isused 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 ofoperator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain
the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVlCE 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 11"4USE 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/8t7 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179
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