Table Of Contents; Safety Rules; General Operation - Craftsman 917.271041 Owner's Manual

Warranty ................................................. 2
Safety Rules ........................................... 2
Product Specifications., ......................... 5
Assembly ................................................ 8
Operation .............................................. 11
Maintenance Schedule.. ............ _ ........ ,.18
Maintenance ......................................... 18
Service and Adjustments ...................... 22
Storage ................................................. 28
Troubleshooting.................................... 29
Repair Parts ......................................... 34
Parts Ordedng ....................... Back Cover
LI_IITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main-
rained, lubdcated 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 matadal or
workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:.
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark
plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.
• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails,
thoms, stumps, or glass.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or acci-
dent or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in
the owner's manual.
• Riding equipment used for con_mercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this dding equip-
ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the bat-
tery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. In-home warranty
service on your Craftsman dding 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 dding equip-
ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home .warrantyservice will still be avail-
able after 30 days_rom the date of purchase but a standard tdp charge will apply). This
warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This Warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other dghts 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 are_ is clear of other people
_bpfore mowing, iSto p machine if anyone
enters the area.
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• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-
ly necessary. Always look down and
behind before and while becking.
• 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 turning.
• Never leave a running machine unat-
tended. Always tum off blades, set park-
ing brake, stop engine, and remove
keys before dismounting.