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 Center/DepartmenL 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'L
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MODEL
NUMBER 917,380330
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.
PRODUCTSPECBFICATIONS
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HORSE POWER: 4_0
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DISPLACEMENT: 10o49 cu. in
GASOLINE CAPACITY: l_O.quqrt_
(Un eaded)
OIL (21 oz_ Capacity):
A.PJ., Classification
SG/SF/SE
SAE 30
(SAE 10W30)
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SPARK PLUG (GAP .030 in ): Champion
RJ 19-LM or
Sears z_ 33312
or STD 361458
VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: ,008 in
Exhaust: ,008 in,
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SOLID STATE IGNtTION
AIR GAP: ,0125 in,
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BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 ft,-Ibs
MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details
CUSTOMERRESPONStB LMES
• Read and observe the safety rules_.
• 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_
TWOYEARSLIMaTEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANPOWERMOWER
For two years from the date of purchase, when thisCraftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, kJbricated and tuned-
up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will 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,
This warranty does not cover:
Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower biades, blade adapters,
belts, air cleaners and spark plug
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or nealiaence, includin bent crankshafts and the failure to
mamta n the equipment accord ng to the mstruchons contained m the owner s manuaI_
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER TO THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES, THIS WARRANTY APPLI ES
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