Operator`s manual

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Craftsman Lawn Mower, It has been designed, engineered
and manufactured to give you the best possible de-
pendability and performance.
Should you experience any problems you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen-
tedDepartment. Sears has competent, well trained tech-
nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions wil!
enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower
properly, Always observe the "SAFETY RULES"_
MODEL
NUMBER 917.373680
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 IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
5.3
12.0 cu. in,
HORSEPOWER:
DISPLACEMENT:
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 1.25 quart
(Unleaded)
OIL (20 oz. Capacity): SAE 30 (Above 32°F)
5W30 (Below 32°F)
SPARK PLUG (GAP .030 in.): Champion
RJ19LM or
Sears z_ 33312
or STD 361458
VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: .008 in.
Exhaust: .008 in,
SOLID STATE IGNITION
AIR GAP: ,0125 in.
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 ft,-Ibs.
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
o Read and observe the safety rules.
° Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your lawn mower,
Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this OwneCs Manual.
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up
according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears wilt repair free of charge any
defect in material or workmanship.
If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from
the date.of purchase.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use. such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters, belts,
air cleaners and spark plug.
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including ben1 crankshafts and the failure to
maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owneCs manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER TO THE NEAR-
EST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UN1TED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY
WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.
This Warranty gives you specific legaf rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179
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