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Warranty Statement ..................................................... 3
Safety Rules & Information ......................................... 4
Identification Numbers ................................................ 9
Assembly .................................................................... 10
Pre-Operation ............................................................. 13
Operation .................................................................... 14
Maintenance ............................................................... 21
Service & Adjustments ............................................. 30
NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are
Storage ....................................................................... 34
Specifications ............................................................ 34
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 35
Spanish Operator's Manual ...................................... 37
Repair Parts ......................................................... PTS-1
Hardware and Torque Specifictions ................. PTS-39
Repair Protection Agreement ........ Inside Back Cover
Service Numbers ........................................ Back Cover
referred to as seen from the operating position.
CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY
When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if any non-expendable part of this riding equip-
ment fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date or purchase, call 1-800-659-5917
to arrange for free in-home repair.
The frame and front axle will be repaired free of charge for five years from the date of purchase if defective in material
or workmanship.
All of the above warranty coverage applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this riding equipment is ever
used for commercial or rental purposes.
In all cases, if repair proves impossible, the riding equipment will be replaced free of charge with the same or an
equivalent model.
The battery will be replaced free of charge for 90 days from the date of purchase if defective in material or workman-
ship (our testing proves that it will not hold a charge).
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
• Expendable items that 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.
• Tire or wheel replacement or repair resulting from normal wear, accident, or improper operation or maintenance.
• 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.
• 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 riding equipment according to the instructions contained in the opera-
tor'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 finishes, or product label replacement.
This 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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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