Craftsman 917.273062 - Manual (Page 2)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
W arranty............................................................2
Safety Rules......................................................3
Product Specifications.................................... 6
Assembly........................................................ 9
Operation....................................................... 13
Maintenance Schedule ................................ 20
Maintenance.................................................. .20
Service and Adjustments...............................24
Storage............................................................. 32
Troubleshooting.................... .................... ....33
Repair Parts.................................................... 38
Parts Ordering...............................Back Cover
WARRANTY
LIMITED TW O YEAR W ARRANTY 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 instructions in the owner’s
manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in
material or workmanship. W arranty service is available free of charge by taking your
Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty
service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this
product is in the United States.
This W arranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark
plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.
• 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.
• 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 the 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 thirty (30) days of its
purchase date.
• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED 90 DAY W ARRANTY ON BATTERY
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. W ar­
ranty sen/ice is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to
your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip
charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE IN­
HOME W ARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME
This W arranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which may vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 W A, Hoffman Estates, !L 60179