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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman
33-Inch Mower. It has been designed, engineered and
manufactured to give you the best possible dependability
and performance.
Should you experience any problems you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears 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 properly.
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.
* InCanada,replacesparkplugwitharesistorplug.
MODEL NUMBER: 987.889000
SERIAL
NUMBER:
DATE OF
PURCHASE:.
THE MODELAND 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 available 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 unlessthe engine's exhaust system
is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable lo-
cal or state laws (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
D Read and observe the safety rules.
O Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and usingthis product.
O Followthe instructions under "CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES" and "STORAGE" sections of
this manual.
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® POWER MOWER
Fortwo yearsfrom date of purchase,whenthis Craftsman® Lawn Moweris maintained,lubricated,andtuned up accordingto the
operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual,Searswill repairfree of chargeany defectin material or workmanship.
If this Craftsman® LawnMower is used for commercialor rentalpurposes,this warrantyappliesfor only 90 days from the date of
purchase.
THIS WARRANTYDOESNOTCOVER:
• Expendableitemswhichbecome worn during normaluse,such asrotary mowerblades,bladeadanters,belts,air cleanersand
• Repairs necessary becauseof ooeratorabuseor negligence,includingbentcrankshaftsandthefailureto maintainthe eouiDment
according to the instructionscontainedin the owner's manual.
WARRANTYSERVICEIS AVAILABLEBY RETURNINGTHE'CRAFTSMAN®MOWERTOTHENEARESTSEARSSERVICECENTER]DE-
PARTMENTINTHE UNITEDSTATES.THISWARRANTYAPPLIESONLYWHILETHISPRODUCTIS INUSEIN THEUNITEDSTATES.
This warrantygivesyou specificlegal rights,andyou may also haveotherrightswhichvaryfrom stateto state.
Oneyear warranty on the following: #38700, #38607, #38712, #38720, #38721, #38725