Table Of Contents; Product Specifications; Safety Rules; Warranty - Craftsman 550 Series Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty ....................................................2

Prod uct Spec i fi ca tions ..............................2
Safe ty Rules ...........................................2-4
Assembly / Pre-Operation ......................5-6
Op er a tion .............................................7-10
Maintenance Sched ule ...........................11
WARRANTY
CRAFTSMAN 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY
For TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects
in material or workmanship. Defective product will receive free repair or replacement if
repair is unavailable.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page:
www.craftsman.com/warranty
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship.
Warranty coverage does NOT include:
• Expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period,
such as blades, blade adapters, belts, filters or spark plugs.
• Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification or repair
or caused by product accessories.
• Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain this
product according to all supplied instructions.
• Preventative maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture,
contaminated or stale fuel.
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or
if rented to another person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Craftsman, Towson, MD 21286

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Gasoline Capacity / Type: 0.8 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)
Oil Capacity: 16 Ounces
Oil Type (API SJ–SN): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 10W-30 (below 32°F)
Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030")
Blade Bolt Torque: 35–40 ft. lbs.
• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower
housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.

SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is
capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
Look for this symbol to point out im por-
tant safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.
Maintenance .......................................11-13
Ser vice and Ad just ments ........................14
Stor age ...............................................15-16
Trou ble shoot ing .................................16-17
Re pair Parts ........................................34-41
Service ..................................... Back Cov er
WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den-
tal starting when setting up, trans port ing,
ad just ing or making repairs, always dis con-
nect spark plug wire and place wire where it
can not come in contact with plug.
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Notes/AVISO
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