Table Of Contents - Craftsman 917.275821 Owner's Manual

Warranty................................................ 2
Safety Rules.......................................... 3
ProductSpecifications........................... 6
AssemblyPre-Operation ........................8
Operation............................................. 11
Maintenance ....................................... 18
MaintenanceSchedule........................18
Serviceand Adjustments.....................23
Storage................................................ 29
Troubleshooting ................................... 30
Repair Parts......................................... 34
Sears Service........................ B ack Cover
LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT
Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis
maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual,
Searswill repair or replacefree of charge any parts that are found to be defectivein
material or workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Searswill
also providefree labor for these applicablewarrantedparts for the two full years. During
the first 30 days of purchase,there will be no charges to servicethe productat your
homefor issuescoveredby this warranty.(Seeexclusionsbelow). Foryour conve-
nience, IN HOMEwarrantyservice will still be availableafterthe first 30 days of pur-
chase, but a trip charge will apply.This charge will be waived if the Craftsmanproduct is
droppedoff at an authorizedSears location.Forthe nearestauthorizedSears location,
pleasecall 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.This warrantyappliesonly while this productis 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.
• Standard MaintenanceServicing, oil changes, or tune-ups
• Tire replacementor repair caused by puncturesfrom outside objects, such as nails,
thorns, stumps,or glass.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse, includingbut not limited to, damage
caused by towing objectsbeyondthe capabilityof the riding equipment,impacting
objectsthat bend the frame or crankshaft,or over-speedingthe engine.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operator negligence,includingbut not limited to, elec-
trical and mechanicaldamagecaused by improperstorage,failureto use the proper
grade and amountof engine oil, failure to keepthe deckclear of flammabledebris,
or failure to maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontainedin the
owner'smanual.
• Engine(fuel system)cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determinedto be contami-
natedor oxidized(stale). In general,fuel should be used within 30 days of its pur-
chase date.
• Normaldeteriorationand wear of the exteriorfinishes,or productlabel replacement.
• Ridingequipmentusedfor commercialor rentalpurposes.
LIMITEDWARRANTYON BATTERY
For ninety (90)days from date of purchase,if any battery included with this ridingequip-
ment provesdefectivein material or workmanshipand our testing determinesthe battery
will not hold a charge,Sears will replacethe battery at no charge. During the first 30
days of purchase,there will be no charges to 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 nearest authorizedSears location,
pleasecall 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
This battery warrantyapplies only while this productis within the United States.
This warrantygivesyou specificlegal rights,and you may also haveother rights, which
vary,from state to state.
Sears, Roebuckand Co.,Dept.817WA, H offmanEstates,IL 60179