Owner`s manual

CON_J,TULATIONSonyourpurchaseof a SearsCraft-
sman Lawn Mower. It has been designed,
engineeredand manufacturedto giveyouthebest
passibledependabilityand performance.
Shouldyouexperienceanyproblemyoucannoteasi-
ly remedy,pleasecontact your nearest Sears Ser-
vice CenteriDepartment. 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
NUMBER917.383340
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 KEEPIN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS
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HORSE POWER:
DISPLACEMENT:
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GASOLINE CAPACITY:
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OIL (21 oz. Capacity):
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SPARK PLUG (GAP .030 in.):
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VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake:
Exhaust:
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SOLID STATE IGNITION
AIR GAP:
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BLADE BOLT TORQUE:
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4.0
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10.49 cu. in.
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1.0 quart
(Unleaded)
SAE 30 or
(SAE 10W30)
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Champion
RJ19-LM or
Sears 7_ 33312
or STD 361458
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.008 in.
.008 in.
.0125 in.
35-40 ft.-Ibs.
MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES
* Read and observe the safety rules.
* Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your lawn mower.
* Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's Manual.
TWOYEARLIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANPOWERMOWER
Fortwoyears from the date of purchase,whenthisCraftsmanLawnMower ismaintained,lubricatedand tuned-
up accordingto the instructions'in the owner's manual, Searswill repair, free of charge, any defect in material
and workmanship.
If thisCraftsman Lawn Mower isused for commercialor rental purposes, thiswarranty applies for only 90
days from the date of purchase.
Thiswarranty does not cover:
Expendable itemswhich becomeworn during normal use, suchas rotacy mower blades, blade adapters,
belts, air cleaners and spark plug.
Repairs necessarybecauseof operator abuse or negligence, includingbent crankshaftsand the failure to
maintain the equlpment accordE'ngto the instructionscontained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER TO THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICECENTERIDEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES
ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.
Thiswarranty gives you specificlegal rights, and you may also have other rightswhich may vary from state
to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Company, D/731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684
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