Table Of Contents; Warranty - Craftsman 917.27404 Owner's Manual

Warranty................................................ 2
Safety Rules.......................................... 3
ProductSpecifications........................... 6
AssemblyPre-Operation ........................8
Operation............................................. 11
Maintenance ....................................... 18
MaintenanceSchedule........................18
Serviceand Adjustments.....................22
Storage................................................ 29
Troubleshooting ................................... 30
Repair Parts......................................... 34
Sears Service........................ B ack Cover
LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis
maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual,
Sears will repair or replacefree of charge any parts that are foundto be defectivein
material or workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Sears
will also providefree laborfor these applicablewarrantedparts for the two full years.
During the first 30 days of purchase,there will be no chargesto service the product
at your homefor issuescovered by this warranty.(Seeexclusionsbelow). Foryour
convenience, IN HOMEwarrantyservice will still be availableafter the first 30 days
of purchase,but a trip charge will apply.This charge will be waived if the Craftsman
productis droppedoff at an authorizedSears location.Forthe nearestauthorizedSears
location, pleasecall 1-800-4-MY-HOME@. T his warrantyappliesonly while this product
is within the United States.
This Warrantydoes not cover:
Expendableitems which becomeworn during normal use, includingbut not limited to
blades,spark plugs,air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.
StandardMaintenanceServicing, oil changes, or tune-ups
Tire replacementor repaircaused by puncturesfrom outside objects,such as nails,
thorns, stumps,or glass.
Repairsnecessary becauseof operator abuse,includingbut not limited to, damage
caused by towing objects beyondthe capabilityof the riding equipment,impacting
objectsthat bend the frame or crankshaft,or over-speedingthe engine.
Repairsnecessary becauseof operator negligence,including but not limited to, elec-
trical and mechanicaldamagecaused by improperstorage,failure to use the proper
gradeand amountof engine oil, failure to keepthe deck clear of flammabledebris,
or failure to maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontainedin the
owner'smanual.
, Engine(fuel system)cleaning or repairscaused by fuel determinedto be contami-
natedor oxidized(stale). In general,fuel should be usedwithin 30 days of its pur-
chase date.
• Normal deteriorationand wear of the exteriorfinishes,or productlabel replacement.
• Ridingequipmentusedfor commercialor rental purposes.
LIMITEDWARRANTYON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase,if any battery includedwith this riding
equipmentprovesdefectivein material or workmanshipand our testing determinesthe
battery will not hold a charge, Searswill replacethe battery at no charge. Duringthe
first 30 days of purchase,there will be no chargesto replacethe battery at your HOME.
After the first 30 days,for your convenience,IN-HOMEwarrantyservice will still be avail-
able but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsmanproductis
droppedoff at an authorizedSears location.Forthe nearestauthorizedSears location,
please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME@.
This battery warrantyappliesonly while this product is within the United States.
This warrantygivesyou specific legal rights, and you may also haveother rights,which
vary,from stateto state.
Sears, Roebuckand Co.,Dept.817WA, H offmanEstates, IL 60179