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Warranty ....................................................2
Safe ty Rules ...........................................2-4
Prod uct Spec i fi ca tions ..............................4
Assembly / Pre-Operation ......................6-7
Op er a tion .............................................8-12
Maintenance Sched ule ...........................13
Maintenance .......................................13-16
Ser vice and Ad just ments ...................17-18
Stor age ...............................................18-19
Trou ble shoot ing .................................19-20
Re pair Parts ........................................40-49
Sears Service ........................... Back Cov er
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
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 page:
www.craftsman.com/warranty
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
SAFETY RULES
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Gasoline Capacity / Type:
1.0 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)
Oil Capacity:
0.58 Quarts
Oil Type (API SG–SL):
SAE 30 (above 32°F) or SAE 10W-30
Spark Plug (Gap: .030")
NGK BPR5ES
Valve Clearance (± 0.04 mm):
Intake: 0.006 mm; Exhaust: 0.008 mm
Blade Bolt Torque:
35–40 ft. lbs.
• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower
housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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.
Look for this symbol to point out im por-
tant safety precautions. It means
CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.
WARNING:
In order to prevent ac ci-
den tal starting when setting up, trans port-
ing, ad just ing or making repairs, always
dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire
where it can not come in contact with plug.
