Table Of Contents - Craftsman EZ3 917.387280 Owner's Manual

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11
Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 13
Assembly 4 Storage 14
Operation 6 Troubleshooting 15
Maintenance Schedule I0 Repair Parts 32
Maintenance ,:_ 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover
UMtTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY' ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
For two years from date of _hurchase,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 defect 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 during normal use, such as rotary mower
b_ades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark p_ug.
- 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 legai rights, and you may also have other rigt_ts which
vary from state to state. ._
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, D/8t7 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, 1LLINOIS 60179
TRAINING:
• Read this operator's manual carefully.
Become familiar with the controls and
know how to operate your mower
proper_y. Learn how to quickly stop
mower,
, Do not altow children to use _jour mower.
Never a_towadults to Use mower without
proper instructions.
= Keep the area_f operation clear of a!l
persons, especi_.lly 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 accessoryattachments that
are not recommended by the manufac-
turer. Use of such attachments may be
hazardous.
, The blade turns when the engine is
running.
PREPARATION:
• Always thoroughly check the area to be
mowed and dear it of all stones, sticks,
wires, bones, and other foreign objects.
These objects wilt 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.
Wear only solid shoes with good traction
when mowing.
= Check fuel tank before starting engine.
Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the
engine is running or when the engine is