Warranty................................................. 2 SafetyRules........................................... 2 ProductSpecifications...........................5 Assembly................................................ 8 Operation.............................................. 11 MaintenanceSchedule.........................18 Maintenance......................................... 18 ServiceandAdjustments......................22 Storage................................................. 27 Troubleshooting.................................... 28 RepairParts.........................................
32 PartsOrdering.......................BackCover LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRANTYONCRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT Fortwo (2)yearsfromthedateof purchase,if this CraftsmanRrdingEquipmentis main- tained,lubricatedand tunedupaccordingto the instructionsinthe owner'smanual, Searswill repairor replace,freeof charge,anypartsfoundto bedefectivein materialor workmanship. ThisWarrantydoesnotcover: Expendableitemswhichbecomeworn duringnormaluse,suchas blades,spark plugs,aircleaners,belts,etc. Tirereplacementor repaircausedbypuncturesfrom outsideobjects,suchasnails, thorns,stumps,or glass.
Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,negligence,improperstorageor acci- dentor thefailureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingto the instructionscontainedin theowner'smanual. Ridingequipmentusedfor commercialor rentalpurposes.
LIMITED90 DAYWARRANTYON BATTERY Forninety(90)daysfromdateof purchase,if anybatteryincludedwiththis ridingequip- mentprovesdefectivein materialorworkmanshipand ourtestingdeterminesthe bat- terywill notholda charge,Searswill replacethebatteryat nocharge.In-homewarranty serviceonyourCraftsmanridingequipmentis availableat nochargefor 30daysfrom thedateof purchase.Pleasecontactyournearestservicecenter.After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will still be avail- able after 30 days from the dat_ of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply).
This warranty applies only while this product is 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/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. GENERAL OPERATION Never carry passengers. Do not mow in reverse unless absolu ly necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Be aware of the mower discharge dir{ tion and do, not point it at anyone.
Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard ir place. Slow down before turning. Never leave a running machine unat- tended. Always turn off blades, set park- ing brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. 2