Craftsman 917.27581 owner manual Table of Contents, Warranty

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty

2

Safety Rules

3

Product Specifi cations

6

Assembly/Pre-Operation

8

Operation

11

Maintenance Schedule

17

Maintenance

17

Service and Adjustments

21

Storage

27

Troubleshooting

28

Repair Parts

32

Sears Service

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WARRANTY

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 material or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below. Sears will also provide free labor for these applicable warranted parts for the two full years. During the fi rst 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 conve- nience, IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of pur- chase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off 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 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 riding equipment, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.

Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, elec- trical 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 fl ammable debris, or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner’s manual.

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 pur- chase date.

Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior fi nishes, 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 riding equip- ment 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 purchase, there will be no charges to replace the battery at your HOME. After the fi rst 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be avail- able but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off 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 specifi c 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

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Contents Lawn Tractor Table of Contents WarrantySafety Rules General OperationIII. Children Service Safe Handling of GasolineII. Slope Operation IV. TowingGeneral Service Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsSears Installation Service Repair Protection AgreementsUnassembled Parts Steering WheelTo Remove Tractor from Carton ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATIONTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor ROS onHOW to USE Your Tractor Operating in Reverse Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Operate Mower Before Starting the Engine To Start EngineMowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Transaxle Cooling BatteryEngine BeltsEngine Cooling System Clean AIR ScreenEngine OIL Filter AIR Filter MufflerTo Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsCleaning To Remove MowerBelt Installation To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Check Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEU- Tral AdjustmentTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace Fuse Replacing BatteryTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order Interlocks and RelaysPreliminary Setting To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Final SettingOther BatteryStorage Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionExcessive Mower blades will Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Get it fixed, at your home or ours