Craftsman 917.387256 Owner's Manual page 2

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 9
Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 11
Assembly 4 Storage 13
Operation 5 Troubleshooting 14
Maintenance Schedule 8 Repair Parts 30
Maintenance 8 Parts Ordering Back Cover
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
For one year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained,
_ubricated, 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
blades, blade adapters, 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 dghts, 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
operator presence controls under any
circumstances.
TRAINING: ......
• Read this operator's manual carefully_ _" '
Become familiar with the controls and ": "
know how to operate your mower .... :
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 turns when the engine is
running.
properly. Leam how to quickly stop '_ PREPARATION:
mower. ,_ • Always thoroughly check the area to be
• Do not allow children'to_use-your mOwe:=:. __ mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks,
Never allow adults to use mower wit_ut " wires, bones, and other foreign objects.
proper instructions ....... :. _i _:
• 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.
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
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