Craftsman EZ3 917.387160 Owner's Manual page 2

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11
Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments I3
Assembly 4 Storage I4
Operation 6 Troubleshooting 15
Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Paris 32
Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover
LtM[TED 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 detect 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 dudng normal use, such as rotary mower
blades, blade adapter€, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank-
shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-
tained 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 h'om state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/8!7 WA, HQFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179
TRAINING:
* Read this operatoCs manual Carefully
Become familiar with time conlrols and
know how to operate your mower
properly- Learn how to quickly slop
mower.
. Do not allow children to use your mower°
Never allow adults to use mower without
proper instructions.
. Keep time area of operation clear of all
persons, especially small children and
pets.
. Use mower only as the manuiaoturer
intended and as described in this manual
hazardous.
. The blade turns when the engine is
running
PREPARATION:
• Always thoroughly check the area to be
mowed and clear it of all slones, sticks,
wires, bones, and other foreign objects.
These objects will be thrown by the blade
and can cause severe injury.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields when starting and while using
your mower.
• Dress properly Do not operate mower
... when barefoot or wearing open, sandals.
Do'notoperate mower if :it has been ........ .....
dropped or damaged in any manner, when mowing_
Always have damage repaired before
using your mower.
Do net use accessory attachments that
are not iecommended by the manufac-
turer: Use of such attachments may be
o Check fuel tank before starting engine.
Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the
engine is nmning or when the engine is
hot. Allow the engine to cool for several