Warranty .................................................. 2
Safety Rules ............................................ 3
Product Specifications ............................. 6
Assembly/Pre-Operation ......................... 7
Operation ................................................. 9
Maintenance Schedule .......................... 16
Maintenance .......................................... 16
Service and Adjustments ....................... 21
Storage .................................................. 27
Troubleshooting ..................................... 28
Sears Service ......................... Back Cover
Craftsman Riding Equipment Warranty
CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY
FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, all non-expendable parts ofthis ridingequipment 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 impossible.
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 willnot 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 fi_thyear from the date of purchase, the
cast iron front axle (if equipped) of this riding equipment iswarranted against any defects in material or
workmanship. With proofof purchase,a defective cast front axle will receive free in-home replacement.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For warranty coverage details to obtainfree repair or replacement, call 1-800-659-5917 or visitthe
web site: www.craftsman.com
In all cases above, if part repair or replacement is impossible,the ridingequipment will be replaced
free of charge withthe same oran equivalent model.
All of the above warranty coverage is void if this riding equipment is ever used while providing
commercialservices 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 outfrom normal use withinthe warranty period,
includingbut not limitedto blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oilfilters.
• Standard maintenance servicing, oil changes, ortune-ups.
• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns,
stumps, orglass.
• Tire or wheel replacement or repair resultingfrom normal wear, accident,or improperoperation or
maintenance.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, includingbut not limited to damage caused by
towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting objects that bend the
frame, axle assembly orcrankshaft, or over-speedingthe engine.
• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical 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 riding
equipment according to the instructionscontained inthe operator'smanual.
• Engine (fuel system) cleaning orrepairs caused by fuel determinedto becontaminated oroxidized
(stale). In general, fuel should be used within30 daysof itspurchase date.
• Normal deteriorationand wear of the exterior finishes, or productlabel replacement.
This warrantygives you specificlegalrights,andyou mayalso have otherrightswhich varyfrom
stateto state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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