Warranty

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Maintenance

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Safety Rules

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Service and Adjustments

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Product Specifications

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Storage

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Assembly/Pre-Operation

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Troubleshooting

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Operation

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Repair Parts

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Maintenance Schedule

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Sears Service

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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 matedal or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below. Sears will also provide free labor for these applicable warranted parts for the

two fullyears. Dudng 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 oft 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 wom 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.

caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the nding equipment, impacting

iRepairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speedin._ the engine.

Repairs necessary because of operator negligence includnngbut 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'smanual.

•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 dding 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 pumhase, 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 tdp 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 dghts, and you may also have other dghts, which vary, from state to state.

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

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917.274953 specifications

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