Table Of Contents; Warranty; Safety Rules; General Operation - Craftsman 917.270512 Owner's Manual

•.Warranty ............. _; . ................................. 2
S_ificetions ........................... 5
...... . ... : .. . ......................... 8
__o_.;..._;-...,.i..:;_ ..... :..... ,_... ........... 11
Maint_ance_chedule, ...... _,...,............. 17
Maintenance......................................... 17
Service and Adjustments............ ._, . .... _.21
Storage................................................. 27
Troubleshooting .................................... 28
Repair Parts ......................................... 34
Parts Ordering ....................... Back Cover
LIMITI_D "1"_O yEAR W'AR_AN_Y ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
For twct (2)_eam irom tl_ d4te oi purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main-
tained,I,_.u.ubrilcat. a _ tu!p'edup_according to the instructions in.the owner's manual,
Sears vtill r_paie_dt or rr_, place, frlee o.fcharge, any parts found to be defective in material or
workmanship. ' ....
This W4rrar_ty a_es !_otc[pvel_:
• Expendable items which bc_,co_e worn during normal use, such as blades, spark
• plugs|air [clea_ers,
belts, e ic.
Tire r_pla_em_nt or redair _aused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails,
thom_, stlJmp_, or glas'_, i ;
• Repa_'s n_ce_ary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or acci-
dent dr th_ failbre to m&intaln the equipment according to the instructions contained in
the owner's manual.
• Riding equipment used for commercial 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 will not hold 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 only 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 throw_ by the blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop 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 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 turning.
• Never leave a running machine unat-..
tended. Always tum off blades, set-park-
ing brake, stop engine, and remove
keys before dismounting.