Craftsman 917.276361 manual Year on Tractor, Days on Battery

Warranty	2	Maintenance	16
SafetyRules	3	Service andAdjustments	21
ProductSpecifications	6	Storage	29
Assembly/Pre-Operation	7	Troubleshooting	30
Operation	9	Repair Parts	34
MaintenanceSchedule	16	Sears Service	BackCover

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TRACTOR AND BATTERY

2-YEAR ON TRACTOR

When used and maintained according to the operator's manual instructions, if this tractor fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of pur-

chase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.

During the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charge to service the product in your home. 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 you transport the product to an authorized Craftsman drop-off location. For the nearest authorized location, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

Tractor warranty coverage does not include:

•Expendable items which become worn 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.

•Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the tractor, impacting objects that

bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.

•Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to electri- cal 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 operator's manual.

•Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs necessary because of fuel determined to be

contaminated 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.

•The tractor battery, which is covered for only 90 days as stated below.

90-DAYS ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, if the battery included with this tractor is

defective in material or workmanship (our testing proves it will not hold a charge), it will be replaced free of charge.

During the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to replace the battery in your home. 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 you transport the battery to an authorized Craftsman drop-off location. For the nearest authorized location, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

All tractor and battery warranty coverage is void if this product is used for commercial or rental purposes.

This warranty applies only while this product is within 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., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179