Battery Limited Warranty; Warranty & Service - Craftsman 917.98643 Operator's Manual

Warranty ................................................ 2
Safety Rules .......................................... 3
Product Specifications ........................... 6
Assembty/Pre-Operation ....................... 7
Operation ............................................. 13
Maintenance Schedule ........................ 21
Maintenance ........................................ 21
Service and Adjustments ..................... 27
Storage ................................................ 32
Troubleshooting ................................... 33
Espahol ................................................ 38
Sears Service ........................ Back Cover
CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THREE YEARS from the date of purchase, all non-expendable parts of this riding equipment
are warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase, a defective
non-expendable part will receive free in-home repair or replacement at option of seller.
BATTERY LIMITED WARRANTY
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. With proof of purchase, a new battery will
be supplied free of charge. You are responsible for the labor cost of battery installation.
ADDITIONAL LIMITED WARRANTIES
In the following additional warranties, you are responsible for the labor cost of part installation after
the third year from the date of purchase.
FOR FIVEYEARS from the date of purchase, the frame of this riding equipment is warranted against any
defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase, a new frame will be supplied free of charge.
FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED by the original owner from the date of purchase, the cast iron front
axle of this riding equipment is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. With proof
of purchase, a new cast iron front axle will be supplied free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, call 1-888-331-4569 or visit the
web page: www.craftsman.com/warranty
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 warrantycovers ON LYdefects in material and workmanship. Warrantycoverage 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.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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