Craftsman 917.27537 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Warranty.................................................2
SafetyRules...........................................3
ProductSpecifications............................6
Assembly/Pre-Operation........................8
Operation..............................................11
MaintenanceSchedule.........................17
Maintenance.........................................17
Service andAdjustments......................21
Storage.................................................27
Troubleshooting....................................28
RepairParts..........................................32
SearsService.........................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT
Fortwo (2)yearsfrom the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis
maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual,
Searswill repairor replacefree of chargeanyparts thatare foundto be defectivein
materialor workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Searswill
also providefree laborfor these applicablewarrantedparts for the two fullyears.During
the first 30 days of purchase,therewill be nochargesto servicethe productat your
homefor issuescoveredby this warranty.(Seeexclusionsbelow). Foryourconve-
nience, IN HOMEwarrantyservicewill stillbe availableafterthe first 30 daysof pur-
chase, buta trip chargewill apply.Thischargewill be waivedif the Craftsmanproductis
droppedoff at an authorizedSears location.Forthe nearestauthorizedSearslocation,
pleasecall 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.This warrantyapplies onlywhilethis productis within
the UnitedStates.
This Warrantydoes notcover:
Expendableitemswhich becomeworn duringnormaluse,includingbut not limitedto
blades,spark plugs,air cleaners,belts,and oil filters.
StandardMaintenanceServicing,oil changes, or tune-ups
Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,such as nails,
thorns,stumps,or glass.
Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse, includingbut not limitedto, damage
causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment,impacting
objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft,or over-speedingthe engine.
Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbut not limitedto, elec-
tricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage,failureto use the proper
gradeand amount of engineoil, failureto keepthe deckclear of flammabledebris,
or failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontainedinthe
owner'smanual.
Engine(fuel system)cleaningor repairscausedby fueldeterminedto becontami-
natedor oxidized(stale). In general,fuel shouldbe used within30 daysof its pur-
chasedate.
Normaldeteriorationand wear of the exteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.
Ridingequipmentusedfor commercialor rentalpurposes.
LIMITEDWARRANTYON BATTERY
For ninety(90)daysfrom date of purchase,if anybatteryincludedwith this ridingequip-
mentprovesdefectivein materialor workmanshipand ourtesting determinesthe battery
will not holda charge, Searswill replacethe battery at no charge. Duringthe first 30
daysof purchase,therewill be no chargesto replacethe batteryat your HOME. After
the first 30 days,foryour convenience,IN-HOMEwarrantyservicewill stillbe avail-
ablebut a trip chargewill apply. This chargewill be waived if the Craftsmanproduct is
droppedoff at an authorizedSears location.Forthe nearestauthorizedSears location,
pleasecall 1-800-4-MY-HOME@.
This battery warrantyapplies onlywhile this productis withinthe UnitedStates.
This warrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,and you mayalso haveother rights,which
vary,from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,Dept.817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
2