Craftsman 917.274953 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Warranty............................................... 2
Safety Rules ......................................... 3
Product Specifications .......................... 6
Assembly/Pre-Operation ...................... 7
Operation ............................................ 10
Maintenance Schedule ...................... 16
Maintenance ....................................... 16
Service and Adjustments.................... 20
Storage ............................................... 28
Troubleshooting ................................. 29
Repair Parts........................................ 34
Sears Service ...................... Back Cover
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 stillbe 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.
i Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage
caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the nding equipment, impacting
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'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 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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