Craftsman 917.273638 manual Limitedwarrantyon Craftsmanridingequipment, Limitedwarrantyon Battery

Warranty	2	Maintenance	16
SafetyRules	3	Service andAdjustments	21
ProductSpecifications	6	Storage	27
Assembly/Pre-Operation	7	Troubleshooting	28
Operation	10	Repair Parts	32
MaintenanceSchedule	16	Sears Service	BackCover

LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT

Fortwo (2)years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual, Searswill repairor replacefree of chargeany partsthat are foundto be defectivein materialor workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Searswill also providefree laborfor these applicablewarrantedpartsfor the two full years. During the first 30 days of purchase,there will be no chargesto servicethe productat your homefor issuescoveredby this warranty.(See exclusionsbelow). Foryour conve- nience, IN HOMEwarrantyservicewill still be availableafterthe first 30 days of pur- chase, buta trip chargewill apply.Thischargewill be waived if the Craftsmanproduct is droppedoff at an authorizedSears location.For the nearestauthorizedSears location, pleasecall 1-800-4-MY-HOME@.This warrantyapplies onlywhile this productis within the UnitedStates.

This Warrantydoes notcover:

Expendableitemswhich becomeworn during normaluse, includingbut not limitedto blades,spark plugs,air cleaners,belts,and oil filters. StandardMaintenanceServicing,oil changes, or tune-ups

Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,such as nails, thorns,stumps,or glass.

Repairs necessarybecauseof operatorabuse, includingbut not limitedto, damage causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the riding equipment,impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft,or over-speedingthe engine.

Repairs necessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbut not limitedto, elec- trical and mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage,failureto use the proper gradeand amount of engine oil, failureto keepthe deckclear of flammabledebris,

or failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontainedin the owner'smanual.

•Engine (fuel system)cleaningor repairscausedby fuel determinedto be contami-

nated or oxidized(stale). In general,fuel should be used within30 days of its pur- chase date.

•Normaldeteriorationand wear of the exteriorfinishes,or productlabel replacement.

•Ridingequipmentusedfor commercialor rental purposes.

LIMITEDWARRANTYON BATTERY

For ninety(90) daysfrom date of purchase,if any batteryincludedwith this riding equip- ment provesdefectivein materialor workmanshipand our testing determinesthe battery will not holda charge, Searswill replacethe batteryat no charge. Duringthe first 30 daysof purchase,there will be no chargesto replacethe batteryat your HOME. After the first 30 days,foryour convenience,IN-HOMEwarrantyservicewill still be avail- ablebut a trip chargewill apply. Thischarge will be waived if the Craftsmanproduct is droppedoff at an authorizedSears location.For the nearestauthorizedSears location, pleasecall 1-800-4-MY-HOME@.

This battery warrantyapplies onlywhile this productis withinthe UnitedStates.

This warrantygivesyou specificlegal rights,and you mayalso haveother rights,which vary,from state to state.

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

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