Table Of Contents; Safety Rules; Training - Craftsman 917.377582 Owner's Manual

Warranty
Safety Rules
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance
2 Product Specifications 11
2 Service and Adjustments 14
4 Storage 16
6 Troubleshooting 17
10 Repair Parts 37
10 Parts Ordering Back Cover
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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
For two years from dat e of 15umhase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained,
lubricated, and tuned up acCording to the operating and maintenance instructions in the
owner's manual, Searsiwill _'epa r free of charge any defect n mater a or workmanship
If th=s Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commerc=al or rental purposes, this warranty
applies for only 90 days fro_ the date of purchase.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower
blades, blade adapters, I_elts, a=r cleaners and spark plug.
• Repairs necessary b,bca_se 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 byr_tuming 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 spec fic ega 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
Safety standards require operator pres-
ence controls to minimize the risk of injury.
Your unit is equipped with such controls.
Do not attempt to defeat the function of the
controls under any circumstances•
TRAINING:
• Read this operator's manual carefully.
Become familiar with the controls and
know how to operate your mower
properly. Learn how to quickly stop
mower.
• Do not allow children to use your mower.
Never allow adults to use mower without
proper instructions.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, especially small children and
pets.
• Use mower only as the manufacturer
intended and as described in this manual.
• Do not operate mower if it has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
Always have damage repaired before
using your mower.
• Do not use accessory attachments that
are not recommended by the manufac-
turer. Use of such attachments may be
hazardous.
• The blade tums when the engine is
running.
PREPARATION:
• Always thoroughly check the area to be
mowed and clear it of all stones, 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.
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