Warranty
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2
Product
Specifications
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2
Safety
Rules ...........................................
2-4
Assembly
/ Pre-Operation
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6-7
Operation
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8-12
Maintenance
Schedule
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13
Maintenance
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13-16
Service
and Adjustments
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17-18
Storage
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18-19
Troubleshooting
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19-20
Repair
Parts ........................................
40-49
Sears
Service
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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
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
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Gasoline
Capacity
/ Type:
1 Quart
(Unleaded
Regular)
Oil Capacity:
16 Ounces
Oil Type (API SG-SL):
SAE 30 (above
32°F); SAE 5W-30
(below
32°F)
Spark
Plug:
Champion
RC12YX
(or 33456 for MRS) (Gap:
.030")
Blade
Bolt Torque:
35-40
ft. Ibs.
• 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.
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.
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.
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