Craftsman 987.889000 - Manual (Page 5)

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman
33-lndi Mower. It has been designed, engineered and
manufactured to give you the best possibie dependability
and performance.
Should you experience any problems you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Seam Service
Center/Department. We have competent, well-trained
technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this
machine.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
help you assemble and maintain your machine properiy.
Always observe the “SAFETY RULES.”
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 8 HP
DISPLACEMENT: 19.43 CU. IN.
FUEL CAPACITY: 3 Quarts
SPARK PLUG (GAP .030-in.): Champion RJ-17LM
or equivalent
IGNITION ■ Electronic
NET ENGINE WEIGHT 57 LBS.'
' in Canada, replace spark plug with a resistor plug.
MODEL NUMBER: 987.889000
SERIAL
NUMBER:_____________________________________
DATE OF
PURCHASE:___________________________________
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE
FOUND ON A DECAL LOCATED RIGHT SIDE OF
THE MOWER DECK.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH THE SERIAL NUM­
BER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A
SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears maintenance agreement is avaiiable on this
product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
WARNING: This machine is equipped with an internal
combustion engine and should not be used on or near
any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system
is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable lo­
cal or state taws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in effective working order by the
operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands. This engine is not equipped with a
spark arrestor for the muffler. A spark arrester for the
muffler is available through your nearest Sears autho­
rized service center. See the REPAIR PARTS section of
this manual.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
□ Read and observe the safety rules.
□ Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using this product.
□ Follow the instmctlons under "CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES” and “STORAGE" sections of
this 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 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
sparlLDlug.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts 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® MOWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/ DE­
PARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES 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 vary from state to state.
One year warranty on the following: #38700, #38607. #38712. #38720, #38721, #38725 -