Craftsman 917.28008 Operator's Manual page 2

Warranty .................................................. 2
Safety Rules ............................................ 3
Product Specifications ............................. 6
AssemblyiPre-O peration ......................... 8
Operation ............................................... 13
Maintenance Schedule .......................... 21
Maintenance .......................................... 21
Service and Adjustments ....................... 26
Storage .................................................. 31
Troubleshooting ..................................... 32
Sears Service .......................... Back Cover
Craftsman Riding Equipment Warranty
CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY
FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, all non-expendable parts of this riding equipment are
warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. A defective non-expendable part will
receive free in-home repair or replacement if repair is impossible.
FOR FIVE YEARS from the date of purchase, the frame and front axle of this riding equipment are
warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. A defective frame or front axle will receive
free in-home repair or replacement if repair is impossibIe.
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 (our testing proves that it will net hold a
charge). A defective battery will receive free in-home replacement.
ADDITIONAL LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY on CAST IRON FRONT AXLE (if equipped)
FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED by the original owner after the fifth year from the date of purchase, the
cast iron front axle (if equipped) of this riding equipment is warranted against any defects in material or
workmanship. With proof of purchase, a defective cast front axle wilI receive free in-home replacement.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, call 1-800-659-5917 or visit the
web site: w,_tw,craftsman.com
In al! cases above, if part repair or replacement is impossible, the riding equipment will be replaced
free of charge with the same or an equivalent mode!.
Alt 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 warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Warranty coverage 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 ptugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.
• Standard maintenance servicing, oit 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 er 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 capabi!ity 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
mechanica} 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 (fue! system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized
(stale). tn general, fuel should be used within 30 days ef 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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