Craftsman 247.27022 manual Content, Exclusions

Content	Page	Content	Page
Warranty Information	2	Off-Season Storage	23
Safe Operation Practices	3	Trouble-Shooting	23
Assembly	6	Parts List	25
Operation	8	Slope Guide	45
Maintenance	13	EspaSol	47
Service & Adjustment	16	Service Phone Numbers	Back Cover

LIMITED WARRANTY ON RIDING MOWER: 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 first 30 clays 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 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.
EXCLUSIONS
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 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. Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) clays 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 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

Horsepower:		10.0
Engine	Oil	48 oz. or 1.4 liters
Fuel		Unleaded Regular
Spark Plug:		P/N 491055
Engine:	........................................	212907-0272
Ignition	Key (Std.)	P/N 725-0201

Model	Number	247.27022
Serial	Number
Date of Purchase

Record both sedal number and date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.