Table Of Contents - Craftsman 917.25081 Operator's Manual

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 LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, all non-expendable parts of this riding equipment are
warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase, a defective non-
expendable part will receive free in-home repair or replacement at option of seller.
BATTERY LIMITED WARRANTY
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. Wffh proof Of purchase, a new battery will be
supplied free of charge. You are responsible for the labor cost of battery installation,
ADDITIONAL LIMITED WARRANTIES
In the following additional warranties, you are responsible for the tabor cost of part installation after the
second year from the date of purchase.
FOR FIVE YEARS from the date of purchase, the frame of this riding equipment is warranted against any
defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase, a new frame wilt be supplied free of charge,
FOR TEN YEARS from the date of purchase, the front axle of this riding equipment is warranted against any
defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase, a new front axle will be supplied free of charge.
FOR AS LONG AS IT !S USED by the original owner after the tenth year from the date of purchase, the
cast iron front axle (if equipped) of this riding equipment is warranted against any defects in material or
workmanship. With proof of purchase, a new cast iron front axle will be supplied free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, call 1-888-331-4569 or visit the web
page: www.craftsman.com/warranty
In ali cases above, if part repair or replacement is impossibie, the riding equipment will be replaced free of
charge with the same or an equivalent model.
All of the above warranty coverage is void if this dding equipment is ever used while providing commercial
services 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 out from normal use within the warranty period, including
but not limited to blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil _ters.
• Standard maintenance servicing, oi] changes, or tune-ups.
• Tirerep_a_ement_rrepaircausedbypuncturesfr_m_utside_bjects_suchasnai_s_th_ms's_umps__rg]ass.
• Tire or wheel replacement or repair resulting from normal wear, accident, or improper operation or
maintenance.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to damage caused by towing
objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting obiects that bend the frame, axle
assembly or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.
• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electricaI 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
instructions contained in the operator's manual.
• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized
(stale). tn 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 givesyou specific legal dghts, andyou may also have other rights which varyfrom stateto state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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