Craftsman Mower 50 Owners Manual - Page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty 2 Safety Rules 2-4 Product Specifications 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation 6 Operation 7-10 Maintenance Schedule 11 Maintenance 11-13 Service and Adjustments 14 Storage 15-16 Troubleshooting 16-17 Sears Service Back Cover WARRANTY 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 will 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 bent crank- shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual. Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States. This Warranty gives you specific legal 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 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Look for this symbol to point out WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and important safety precautions. It means related accessories contain lead and lead CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! compounds, chemicals known to the State YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash WARNING: In order to prevent ac- hands after handling. cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, CAUTION: Muffler and other engine always disconnect spark plug wire and parts become extremely hot during place wire where it cannot come in con- operation and remain hot after engine has tact with plug. stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 2