2TABLE OF CONTENTS© Sears Brands, LLCWARRANTY STATEMENTMODEL NUMBERPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSEngine Oil: SAE 10w-30Fuel: Unleaded GasolineEngine: CraftsmanModel Number ________________________________Serial Number _________________________________Date of Purchase _______________________________Record the model number, serial number,and date of purchase above.CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTYFOR TWO YEARS from the date of sale, this product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship.WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective product will receive free repair. If the product cannot be repaired it will be replaced free of charge.For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair, visit the web page: www.craftsman.com/warrantyThis warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Warranty coverage does NOT include:• Expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, such as the blades, spark plug, air cleaner, flail screen and catcherbag.• Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification or repair or caused by product accessories.• Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain the product according to all supplied instructions.• Preventive maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture, contaminated or stale fuel.This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2Safe Operation Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 3-5Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 7-9Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 10-14Service & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 15-19Off-Season Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 21-22Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24