Craftsman 917.270824 Owner's Manual page 2

Warranty ............................................................ 2
SafetyRules ............................................... 2
ProductSpecifications ............................. 5
Assembly ........................................................ 8
Operation.................................................. 1!
Maintenance Schedule............................ 18
Maintenance................................................ 118
Serviceand Adjustments................. 22
Storage.......................................... 27
Troubleshooting...................................... 28
RepairParts............................................ 32
PartsOrdering ..................... B ack Cover
LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDINGEQUIPMENT
For two (2) yearsfromthe date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRidingEquipmentis
maintained,lubricatedandtuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner's
manual,Searswill repairor replace,free of charge,any partsfound to be defectivein
materialor workmanship_
This Warrantydoes not cover:
• Expendableitems which becomewornduring normaluse suchas blades, spark
plugs,air cleaners,belts, etc.
o Tire
replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails,
thorns, stumps, or glass
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or ac-
cident or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the inctructions con-
tained 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
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. In-home war-
ranty 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 equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will
still be available 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 War-
ranty 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, Heffman Estates, IL 60179
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is ca-
pable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result
in serious injury or death
GENERAL OPERATION
o Read, understand, and follow all in-
structions in the manual and on the ma-
chine before starting
. Only allow responsible adults, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate
the machine
o Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, etc, which could be picked
up and thrown by the blade
• Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area
° Never carry passengers
o Do not mow in reverse unless abso-
lutely necessary. Always look down and
behind before and while backing
o Be aware of the mower discharge di-
rection and do not point it at anyone
Do not operate the mower without ei-
ther the entire grass catcher or the
guard in place
o Slow down before turning
• Never leave a running machine unat-
tended. Always turn off blades, set