Warranty - Craftsman 917.370951 Owner's Manual

Warranty ................................................... 2
Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4
Product Specifications .............................. 4
Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6
Operation ............................................. 7-11
Maintenance Schedule ........................... 12
Maintenance ...................................... 12-15
Service and Adjustments ........................ 16
Storage .............................................. 17-18
Troubleshooting ................................. 18-19
Repair Parts ....................................... 38-47
Sears Service .......................... Back Cover
CRAFTSMAN 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY
For TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any
defects in material or workmanship. Defective product will receive free repair or
replacement if repair is unavailable.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web site:
www.craftsman.com
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship.
Warranty coverage does NOT include:
• Expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty
period, such as blades, blade adapters, belts, filters or spark plugs.
• Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification or repair
or caused by product accessories.
• Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain this
product according to all supplied instructions.
• Preventative maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture,
contaminated or stale fuel.
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or
if rented to another person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is
capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
_kWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
ALook for this symbol to point out impor-
tant safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
A WARNING: In order to prevent acci-
dental starting when setting up, transport-
ing, adjusting or making repairs, always
disconnect spark plug wire and place wire
where it cannot come in contact with plug.
A CAUTION: Muffler and other engine
parts become extremely ,--,,-¢TY.--,
hot during operation and
remain hot after engine
has stopped. To avoid
severe burns on contact,
stay away from these areas.
AWARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
AWARNING: This lawn mower is
equipped with an internal combustion
engine and should not be used on or near
any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the
engine's exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrester meeting applicable local
or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is
used, it should be maintained in effective
working order by the operator.
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