Table Of Contents; Safety Rules; General Operation - Craftsman 917.270821 Owner's Manual

Warranty;.,....,,L,.,,.,._,,.. ..... _ .................. 2
Safety Rules ....................................... ,_2
Proo_::t Specifications .... ................. ......5
Assembly.;., ........... .;.......... :... ......... ;...... 8
Operation:_._...... ;;::...:. ..... _ ..... _ .............. .12
MaintenancQ Schedule ...... _..,............... 19
Maintenance ......_ ........ _;... . .................... 19
Service and Adjustments............ .........23
Storage................................................. 29
Troubleshooting.................................... 31
Repair Parts ......................................... 34
Parts Ordering ....................... Back Cover
LIMITED T_/O
For two (2)
tained,
Sears will
if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main-
ringto the instructionsin the owner'smanual,
charge, any parts found to be defective in material or
This__Warr_
• Expenda
plugs; a !!
• Tire repl_
thorns, sl
• Repairs
y dpes pot _ve.P.
le ifpm_which become w'pm during normal use, such as blades, spark
;Jle_nenj.belts, _}tc. i
:
,ementpr repair._aused by punctures from outsideobjects, such as nails,
_ml:Is, otglass, i i
eces_ sa_y because of;operator a buse, negligence, improperstorageor acci-
dent or thefailure t o maintainthe equipment accordingto the instructions containedin
the owner's manual.
Ridingequipment used forcommercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equip
ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the bat-
tery witLnothoTd-a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. In-home warranty
service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from
the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the
date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip-
ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will still be avail-
able-after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply). This
warranty applies on_ while this product is in the United States. This Warranty 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 WA, Hoffman Estates. IL 60179
GENERAL OPERATION.
• Read, understand, and follow all instruc-
tions in the manual and on the machine
before starting.
, Only allow responsible adults, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate
the machine.
, Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, etc., which could be picked
up and thrown by the blade.
Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone
enters _rea_"
2
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-
ly necessary. Always look down and
behind before and while backing.
• Be aware of the mower discharge direc-
tion and do not point it at anyone. Do
not operate the mower without either
the entire grass catcher or the guard in
place.
• Slow down before tuming.
• Never leave a running machine unat-
tended. Always turn off blades, set park-
ing brake, stop engine, and remove
keys before dismounting.