Craftsman 917.289283 Craftsman Limited Warranty, TWO Years on Tractor, Days on Battery

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CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY

TWO YEARS ON TRACTOR

When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this tractor fails

due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date or purchase,

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

During the first year of purchase, there will be no charge for warranty service in your home.

For your convenience, in-home warranty service will still be available after the first year of purchase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if you transport the tractor to an authorized Craftsman drop-off location. For the nearest authorized location, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

90 DAYS ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from 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 in your home.

This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

Expendable items that 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.

Tire or wheel replacement or repair resulting from normal wear, accident, or improper operation or maintenance.

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, 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 operator's manual.

Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused byfuel 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.

All tractor and battery warranty coverage is void if this product is ever 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.

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