Nota: Una traducci6n en espaRol de este Manual del Operador puede encontrarse en la pb,gina 35.
Warranty Statement ..................................................... 2
Safety Rules & information ......................................... 3
identification Numbers ................................................ 7
Optional Accessories .................................................. 8
Literature Package Contents ...................................... 8
Pre-Operation ............................................................... 9
Operation .................................................................... 10
Maintenance ............................................................... 17
Service & Adjustments ............................................. 26
Storage ....................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 31
Spanish Operator's Manual ...................................... 33
Repair Parts ......................................................... PTS=I
Hardware & Torque Specifications ................... PTS=31
Repair Protection Agreement ........ inside Back Cover
Service Numbers ........................................ Back Cover
NOTE: In this manual, "left"and "right"are referred to as seen from the operating position.
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 warrantied 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 Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears loca-
tion. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call t -800-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.
LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY
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 of the
exterior finishes, or product label replacement.
Riding equipment used for commercial or rental pur-
poses.
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
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 off at an authorized Sears location. FOR THE NEAREST
AUTHORIZED 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