Craftsman 917.274953 manual Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment

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Warranty

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Maintenance

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Safety Rules

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Service and Adjustments

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Product Specifications

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Storage

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Assembly/Pre-Operation

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Troubleshooting

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Operation

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Repair Parts

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Maintenance Schedule

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Sears Service

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LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be defective in matedal or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below. Sears will also provide free labor for these applicable warranted parts for the

two fullyears. Dudng the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to service the product at your home for issues covered by this warranty. (See exclusions below). For your convenience, IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of purchase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Crafts- man product is dropped oft at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized

Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

This warranty applies only while this

product is within the United States.

 

This Warranty does not cover:

Expendable items which become wom during normal use, including but not limited to blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.

Standard Maintenance Servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups

Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.

caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the nding equipment, impacting

iRepairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speedin._ the engine.

Repairs necessary because of operator negligence includnngbut not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable

debris, or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner'smanual.

Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami- nated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date.

Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes, or product label replacement.

Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this dding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. During the first 30 days of pumhase, there will be no charges to replace the battery at your HOME. After the first 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be available but a tdp charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped of at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized

Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

This battery warranty applies only while this product is within the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal dghts, and you may also have other dghts, which vary, from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,Dept.817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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Contents Icrrftsmrni SEARS, Roebuckand CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL60179 U.S.ALimited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment General Operation Safety is InvolvedII. Slope Operation III. Children IV. ServiceDo not Page API-SF-SJ Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement RC12YCUnpack Carton Check BatteryTo Remove Tractor from Adjust Seat KnobCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check Brake SystemKeep Area Clear Slope Hazards Knowyour Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor to SET Parking Brake Stopping Mower BladesTo Stop Mower Blades To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level To TransportTowing Carts and Other Attach Ments ADD GasolineMowing Tips Before Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Operator Presence System Brake OperationTires Blade CareEngine IN-LINE Fuel Filter MufflerSpark Plugs To Install Mower Tractor To Remove MowerBoth Front Plate Links Must be Equal in Length To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Mower Drive Belt Installation To Replacemowerdrivebelt MowerdrivebeltremovalTo Adjust Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltFront Wheel Camber To Adjust TOE-INTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Rear Wheel Replacing BatteryFront Wheel To Start Engine with a WeakTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays EngineFinal Setting To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Acceleration TestEngine OIL =TO Clean BAI-IERYANDTERMIEngine Fuel System CylindersStart Engine Troubleshooting ChartCause Correction Cause TroubleshootingchartProblem Problemcause CorrectionPage Schematic TRACTOR-- Model NumberTractor - Model Number ElectricalTractor -- Model Number Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor -- Model Number 917.274953 Chassisand Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.274953 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description NO. noTractor - Model Number 917.274953 Steering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number 917.274953 Steering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number 40I Spark Arrester KITTractor -- Model Number 917.274953 Seatassembly WHEELS&TIRES Tractor --MODEL NumberDecals Lift Assembly Tractor -- Model Number Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number Mowerdeck Tractor -- Model Number Transaxle Transaxle KEY Part NO. no Description PartCylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather Crankcas Tractor -- Model Number HEADNALVF./BREATHER KEY Part Description14--1 Not Illustrated TractorKEY Part Description AIR INTAKE/FILTRATIONStarting System J Starting System KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONCrankshaft J Exhaust Fuel System Exhaust KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Not Illustrated KEY Part NO. noPage Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation AuCanadapourserviceenfranab

917.274953 specifications

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