Craftsman 917.254622 Owner's Manual page 3

CONGIIATULATK)NS on your purchase of a Sears
Lawn Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and
manufactured to give you the best possible dependabili-
ty and performance. Should you experience any pro_
blem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your
nearest Sears Service Department. We have compe-
te'nt, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to
service or repair this unit.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this
product. 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 50 for a list of available attachments.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
For one year from date of purchase, when this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up accor
ding 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 wifl replace the
battery at no charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE tS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT
IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state
to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO., D/698-731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, II 60684
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