Craftsman 917.387620 Owner's Manual page 2

Warranty ................................................. 2
Safety Rules ........................................ 2-4
Assembly / Pre-Operation ...................... 5
Operation ............................................. 6-9
Maintenance Schedule ........................ 10
Maintenance .................................... 10-13
Product Specifications .......................... 11
Service and Adjustments ...................... 14
Storage ............................................ 15-16
Troubleshooting .............................. 16-17
Repair Parts ..................................... 34-39
Sears Service ......................... Back Cover
LIMITED 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 defect in material or workman-
ship.
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
crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions
contained 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 used in the United States.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179
IMPORTANT: This culling machine 0s capable ol ampul,_hng h,_nds and feel and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safely ansTruchons could fesull in
serious injury or death.
• l,Look for this symbol to point oul
important safety precautions. II means
CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!? YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
_k WARNING: In order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs,
always disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
&WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of
its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.
4_WARNING: B,tttefy posls lem_mals and
fL'Idlt'(J ,ICC_'SSOfteS conlaan
lead and
ledd compounds chemK:dlS known tO lhe
SI,ile of Cahfom_a Io cause cancer and
birth defecls or olher reproduclwe harm.
Wash hands after handling.
_:k CAUTION: Muffler and other engine
parts become extremely hot during
operation and remain hot after engine
has stopped. To avoid severe burns on
contact, stay away from these areas.