Owner`s manual

CONGRATULATIONSon your purchase of a Sears Craft-
sman Lawn Mower. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured to give you the best
possible dependability and performance,
Should you experience any problem you cannot easi-
ly remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Ser_
vice CentertDepartment. We have competent, well-
trained technicians and the proper tools to service
or repair this unit°
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions
will enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn
mower properly. Always observe the "SAFETY
RULES"°
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MODEL
NUMBER 917.372451
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF
PURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE
FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR
OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP tN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS
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HORSE POWER: 5.0
DISPLACEMENT: 11.57 cu: in.
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GASOLt N E CAPACITY: 1.5,quarts
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OIL (21 oz. Capacity): SAE 30 or
(SAE10W30)
SPARK PLUG (GAP .030 in,): Champion
RJ19-LM or
Sears 7_ 33312
VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: _006 in,
Exhaust: _008 in.
SOLID STATE IGNITION
AIR GAP: ,010 in_
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BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 ft_-tbs,
MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details,
CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES
* Read and observe the safety rules.
o Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your lawn mower,
o Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's Manual°
TWOYEARLIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANPOWERMOWER
Fortwo years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated and tuned-
up according to theinstructionsin theowner's manual, Searswill repair, free of charge, any defect in material
and workmanship°
tf this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90
days from the date of purchase
Thiswarranty does not cover:
Expendable itemswhich become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters,
belts, air cleaners and spark plug.
Repairs necessarybecause of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to
maintain the equl'pment accord_'ng 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 IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state
to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Company, D/731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684
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