Craftsman 917.271653 Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment, Limited Warranty on Battery

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Warranty

2

Maintenance

17

Safety

Rules

3

Service

and Adjustments

21

Product

Specifications

6

Storage

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27

Assembly/Pre-Operation

8

Troubleshooting

28

Operation

11

Repair

Parts

32

Maintenance

Schedule

17

Sears

Service

Back Cover

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

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 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, 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'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 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 riding 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 purchase, 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 trip 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 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 Sears Craftsman Help Line Am 5 pro, Mon- SatLimited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation I1. Slope OperationDo not IV. ServiceMow up and down slopes, not across Page Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement SAESeat Steering Wheel Hex Bolt Steering3/8-16x Wheel InsertLocknut 1/2-20 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 GaugeBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Install Seat Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knobCheck Tire Pressure Install Mulcher PlateTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Deck LevelnessH L Clutch/Brake Indicator Pedal KnowyourtractorTo USE Throttle Control Howto UseyourtractorTo SET Parking Brake To Move Forward and BackwardTo Transport To Operate MowerTo Operate On Hills Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsTo Start Engine Adjustments section of this manualADD Gasoline Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartBeforeeachuse SectionTires BatteryBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemBelts EngineEngine Cooling Fins Clean AIR ScreenCleaning MufflerTo Remove Mower Service or AdjustmentsTo Install Mower Both SidesFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltBelt Removal To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing BatteryTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly Interlocks and RelaysEngine To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Holes a ThrottleCylinders Fuel SystemEngineoil OtherCause Troubleshooting ChartProblem CorrectionTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorreconUnder Problem Cause CorrectionLevel Improper blades usedTractor - Model Number Schematic Electrical Tractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model Number 917.271653 Chassisand Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model NUM BER Tractor - Model Number 917.271653 Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly 160367Spark Arrester Tractor - Model NumberEngine Optional Equipment KEY PartKEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly2O2O Tractor --MODEL Number Seat Assembly 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2Tractor - Model Number Decals Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck 721406145950 Part KEY Description 757 883 Label KIT Ownersmanual 127 186 1421 202 562 267 711 467971 I601240 176 404@ 276 11275803 LABEL-EMISSIONSEngine Gasket SET Carburetor Overhaul KITValve Gasket SET 121A Carburetor Overhaul KITAir Cleaner 729 Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Anytime, day or night A. and Canada