Warranty ............................................... 2
Safety Rules ......................................... 3
Product Specifications.......................... 6
Assembly .............................................. 8
Operation ............................................ 11
Maintenance Schedule ...................... 17
Maintenance ....................................... 17
Service and Adjustments.................... 21
Storage ............................................... 27
Troubleshooting ................................. 28
Repair Parts........................................ 32
Parts Ordedng ..................... Back Cover
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is
maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructionsin the owner's
manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in
material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returningyour
Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty
service is available but a trip charge will apply.This warranty appliesonly while this
productis in the United States.
ThisWarranty does notcover:
• Expendable items which become wom dudng normal use, suchas blades, spark
plugs,air cleaners, belts and oil filters.
• Tire replacement _ repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails,
thoms, stumps, or glass.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, includingbut not limited to, damage
caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the dding equipment, impacting
objectsthat bend the frame or crankshaft, or over speeding the engine.
• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, includingbut not limited to,
elactdcal 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
dehds, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscon-
tained 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 thirty (30) days of its
purchase date.
• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. A productis "used for
commercial purpose" if is used for any purpose other than single family household
dwellingsor inusage where profitis made.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery includedwith this riding
equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the
battery will nothold a charge, Sears will replace the batteryat no charge. Warranty
service is available free of charge by retuming yourCraftsman dding equipmentto
your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip
charge will apply.This warrantyapplies onlywhile thisproduct is in the United States.
TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE IN-HOME
WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rightswhich
may vary from state tostate.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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