Craftsman 917.204010 Operator's Manual

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Warranty .................................................. 2Safety Rules ............................................ 3Product Specifications ............................. 6Assembty/Pre-Operation ......................... 7Operation ................................................. 9Maintenance Schedule .......................... 18Maintenance .......................................... 18Service and Adjustments ....................... 23Storage .................................................. 33Troubleshooting ..................................... 34Sears Service ......................... Back CoverCRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTYFOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, all non-expendable parts of this riding equipment arewarranted against any defects in material or workmanship. A defective non-expendable part will receivefree in-home repair or replacement if repair is unavailable.BATTERY LIMITED WARRANTYFOR 90 DAYS from the date of purchase, the battery (an expendable part) of this riding equipment iswarranted against any defects in material or workmanship. A new battery will be supplied free of charge.You are responsible for the labor cost of battery installation.ADDITIONAL LIMITED WARRANTmESIn the following additional warranties, you are responsible for the labor cost of part installation afterthe second year from the date of purchase.FOR FIVE YEARS from the date of purchase, the frame of this riding equipment is warranted against anydefects in material or workmanship. A new frame will be supplied free of charge.FOR TEN YEARS from the date of purchase, the front axle of this riding equipment is warranted against anydefects in material or workmanship. A new front axle will be supplied free of charge.FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED by the original owner after the tenth year from the date of purchase, thecast iron front axle (if equipped) of this riding equipment is warranted against any defects in material orworkmanship. With proof of purchase, a new cast iron front axle will be supplied free of charge.WARRANTY SERVICEFor warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, call 1-888-331-4569 or visit the webpage: www.craftsman.com/warrantyIn all cases above, if part repair or replacement is impossible, the riding equipment will be replaced free ofcharge with the same or an 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 NOTinclude:• Expendable parts (except battery) that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, includingbut 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, orglass.• Tire or wheel replacement or repair resulting from normal wear, accident, or improper operation ormaintenance.• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to damage caused by towingobjects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting objects that bend the frame, axleassembly or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanicaldamage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failureto keep the deck clear of flammable debris, or failure to maintain the riding equipment according to theinstructions contained in the operator'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.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state tostate.Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 601792