Craftsman 917270841 owner manual Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment

Warranty		2	Maintenance		18
Safety	Rules	2	Service	and Adjustments	22
Product	Specifications	5	Storage	.................................................	28
Assembly		6	Troubleshooting		30
Operation		11	Repair	Parts	34
Maintenance Schedule		18	Parts Ordering		Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

For'two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main- tained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

o Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

°Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.

°Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or acci- dent or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's rnanual.

o Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes,

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery' included with this riding equip- ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the bat- tery wilt not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. In-home warranty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will still be avail- able after'30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply). This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States_ This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state_

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

GENERAL OPERATgON

o Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

°Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.

o Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.

°Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

°Never carry passengers°

,,Do not mow in reverse unless absolute_ ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

o Be aware of the mower discharge direc- tion and do not point it at anyone_ Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

• Slow down before turning

o Never leave a running machine unat- tended, Always turn off blades, set park- ing brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting°

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