Table Of Contents; Warranty - Craftsman 917.374400 Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN quality LAWN CARE equipment
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman power mower is maintained, lubri-
cated and tuned-up according to the instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of
charge, any defect in material and workmanship.
If this Craftsman power 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 plugs.
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank-shafts and the
failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICEIS AVAILABLEBY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER TO THE NEAR-
EST SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also hove other rights which vary from
state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO. Department 698/731A Sears Tower, Chicago, III. 60684.
• MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT IS AVAILABLE ON THIS PRODUCT. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST
SEARS STORE FOR DETAILS.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and observe the rules for safe use. Always use care when using Your lawn mower. Keep away
from moving parts.
DO NOT work on your lawn mower with engine running. Always keep your lawn mower clean.
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your lawn mower. A well cared for
mower will run and last longer.
Fo|low the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's Manual.
Blade, blade flange, air cleaner/air filter, spark plug are expendable parts which are your respon-
sibility.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................... 2
KNOW YOUR CRAFTSMAN MOWER ........................................................................................ 3
RULESFOR SAFE USE.................... . ........................................................................................ 4
HELPYOUR LAWN MOWER LASTLONGER ............................................................................... 5
HOW TO SET-UP YOUR MOWER ............................................................................................. 6
BEFORESTARTING ENGINE ................................................................................................. ... 8
HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER .................................................................................................. 9
•MAINTENANCE .................................................................................... _.............................. 12
STORAGE..: ........................................................................................................................ 16
REPAIRPARTS..................................................................................................................... 18
ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ....................................................................................................... 25
TROUBLE SHOOTING ......................................................................................................... ._
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