Table Of Contents; Warranty Statement - Craftsman 247.288851 Operator's Manual

Warranty Statement ..........................................................2
Safety Instructions ............................................................3
Slope Gauge .....................................................................8
Safety Labels ....................................................................9
Assembly ......................................................................... 10
Operation ........................................................................ 12
Service and Maintenance .............................................. 18
FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, all non-expendable parts of this riding equipment are warranted against any defects in material
or workmanship. A defective non-expendable part will receive free in-home repair or replacement if repair is impossible.
FOR FIVE YEARS from the date of purchase, the frame and front axle of this riding equipment are warranted against any defects in material or
workmanship. A defective frame or front axle will receive free in-home repair or replacement if repair is impossible.
FOR 90 DAYS from the date of purchase, the battery (an expendable part) of this riding equipment is warranted against any defects in material
or workmanship (our testing proves that it will not hold a charge). A defective battery will receive free in-home replacement.
ADDITIONAL LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY on CAST IRON FRONT AXLE (if equipped)
FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED by the original owner after the fifth year from the date of purchase, the cast iron front axle (if equipped) of this
riding equipment is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase, a defective cast front axle will receive
free in-home replacement.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, call 1-800-659-5917 or visit the web site: www. craftsman.com
In all cases above, if part repair or replacement is impossible, the riding equipment will be replaced free of charge with the same or an equivalent model.
All of the above warranty coverage is void if this riding equipment is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another
person.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Warranty coverage does NOT include:
• Expendable parts (except battery) that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, 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, axle assembly 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 operator'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 gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Oil: SAE 30
Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline
Spark Plug: Champion® RC12YC
Engine: Briggs & Stratton
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WARRANTY STATEMENT

CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY
WARRANTY SERVICE
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Off-Season Storage ........................................................ 27
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 28
Labels .............................................................................29
Parts List .........................................................................30
Español............................................................................58
Service Numbers ............................................. Back Cover
MODEL NUMBER
Model Number:___________________________________
Serial Number:___________________________________
Date of Purchase:_________________________________
Record the model number, serial number,
and date of purchase above.
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