Table Of Contents - Craftsman 917.379680 Owner's Manual

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 1t
Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14
Assembly 4 Storage 16
Operation 6 Troubleshooting 17
Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 37
Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
Fortwo yearsfrom date of purchase,when this CraftsmanLawn Mower is maintained,
lubricated,and tunedup according to the operatingand maintenanceinstructions in the
owner'smanual,Sears will repairfree of charge any defectin materialor workmanship.
If this CraftsmanLawn Mower is usedfor commemialor rentalpurposes,thiswarranty
appliesfor only90 days from the date of pumhase.
ThisWarrantydoes not cover:
• Expendableitemswhichbecomeworndudngnormaluse, such as rotarymower
blades,blade adapters, belts,air cleanersand sparkplug.
• Repairs necessarybecause of operatorabuse or negligence,including bent crank-
shaftsand the failure to maintainthe equipmentaccording to the instructions con-
tainedin the owner'smanual.
Warrantyservice is availableby returningthe Craftsmanpowermowerto the nearest
Sears Service CenterlDepartmentin the United States.This warrantyappliesonlywhile
this productis in use in the UnitedStates.
ThisWarrantygivesyou specificlegal rights,and you may also have otherrightswhich
varyfrom state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES,ILLINOIS 60179
Safetystandardsrequireoperator
presencecontrolsto minimizethe
risk of injury. Y ourunitis equipped
withsuch controls.Do not attemptto
defeatthe functionof the operator
presencecontrolsunderany
circumstances.
TRAINING:
• Read this operator'smanualcarefully.
Becomefamiliar with the controlsand
know how to operateyour mower
properly.Leam how to quickly stop
mower.
• Do not allowchildrento useyour mower.
Never allowadultsto use mowerwithout
properinstructions.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons,especiallysmall childrenand
pets.
• Use moweronlyas the manufacturer
intendedand as dsscdbedin 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 turns 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.
• Dress properly. Do not operate mower
when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Wear only solid shoes with good traction
2 when mowing.