Craftsman 917.28914 Operator's Manual page 2

Warranty .................................................. 2
Safety Rules ................................................. 3
Product Specifications ............................. 6
Assembly/Pre-Operation ......................... 7
Operation ...................................................... 9
Maintenance Schedule .......................... 16
Maintenance .......................................... 16
Service and Adjustments ....................... 21
Storage ................................................... 27
Troubleshooting ..................................... 28
Sears Service ......................... Back Cover
CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY
TWO YEARS ON RIDING EQUIPMENT
When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this riding equipment
fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date or purchase,
call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.
Also, when operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, Warranty will
also cover defects in material and workmanship of the Frame and Front Axle for five years
from the date of purchase
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT
pay for:
, Expendable items that become worn during normal use, 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 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 oi!, 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,
All riding equipment and battery warranty coverage is void if this product is ever used for
commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty applies only while this product is within the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state,
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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