Craftsman 917.28732 Operator's Manual page 2

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Warranty ................................................ 2
Safety Rules .......................................... 3
Product Specifications ........................... 6
Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 8
Operation ............................................. 12
Maintenance Schedule ........................ 20
Maintenance ........................................ 20
Service and Adjustments ..................... 24
Storage ................................................ 31
Troubleshooting ................................... 32
Sears Service ........................ Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main-
tained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears
will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be defective in material or
workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below. Sears will also provide
free labor for these applicable warranted parts for 2 full years. During the first 30 days of
purchase, there will be no charges to service the product at your home for issues covered
by this warranty. (See exclusions below). For your convenience, IN HOME warranty
service will still be available after the first 30 days of purchase, but a trip charge will apply.
This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears
location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. This
warranty applies only while this product is within the United States.
This Warranty does not cover:
Expendable items which 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.
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, elec-
trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper
grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris, or
failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner'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.
Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equip-
ment 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. During the first 30 days
of purchase, there will be no charges to replace the battery at your HOME. After the first
30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be available but a trip
charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an
authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-
4-MY-HOM E®.
This battery 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