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. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER: 5.3 DISPLACEMENT: 12.0 cu. in, GASOLINE CAPACITY: 1.25 quart (Unleaded) Please read and retain this manual. The instructions wil! enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower properly, Always observe the "SAFETY RULES"_ OIL (20 oz. Capacity):
SAE 30 (Above 32°F) 5W30 (Below 32°F) MODEL NUMBER 917.373680 SPARK PLUG (GAP .030 in.): Champion RJ19LM or Sears z_ 33312 or STD 361458 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: .008 in. Exhaust: .008 in, THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING. SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: ,0125 in. YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 ft,-Ibs. A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 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.
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