Craftsman 917.254940 Owner's Manual page 3

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Lawn Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and
manufactured to give you the best possible dependability
and performance° Should you experience any problem
you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest
Sears Service DepartmenL We have competent, well-
trained technicians and the proper tools to service or
repair this uniL
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this
producL See the nearest Sears store or service center
for details°
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND ON THE
MODEL PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOU SHOULD RECORD THESE NUMBERS AND
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE,
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and retain this manual Study and observe the safety rules.. Always use care when using your tractor_ Always
keep your tractor and mower clean. Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for, and using your tractor. A well
cared for tractor will run better and last longer.
A TTACHMENTS
This unit can use many attachments now available at your Sears store° It cannot use attachments that engage the ground
like a plow, harrow, cultivator, or tiller° See page 54 for a list of available attachrnents..
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY
ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two years from date of purchase, when this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according
to the operating and maintenance instruction in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in
material or workmanship in this electric start riding equipment..
This warranty excludes blade(s), blade adapter(s), spark plug(s), air cleaner and belt(s), which are expendable and
become worn during normal use°
This warranty does not cover:
• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects (such as nails, thorns, stumps, or
glass); and
• repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including the failure to maintain the equip-
ment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual; and
, riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes..
FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material
or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no
charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPART-
MENT IN THE UNITED STATES_ This warranty applies only while this productis in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other fights which may vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO., D!731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684
DO NOT OVERLOAD TRACTOR BY TOWING WEIGHTS GREATER THAN 150 POUNDS (68 KG).
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