Operator`s manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY STATEMENT
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER
© KCD IP, LLC
Warranty Statement ..........................................................2
Safety Instructions ............................................................3
Slope Gauge .....................................................................8
Safety Labels ....................................................................9
Assembly ......................................................................... 10
Operation ........................................................................ 12
Service and Maintenance .............................................. 18
Off-Season Storage ........................................................ 27
Troubleshooting ..............................................................28
Labels .............................................................................29
Parts List .........................................................................30
Español............................................................................59
Service Numbers ............................................. Back Cover
Engine Oil: SAE 30
Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline
Spark Plug: Champion® RC12YC
Engine: Briggs & Stratton Intek®
Model Number:___________________________________
Serial Number:___________________________________
Date of Purchase:_________________________________
Record the model number, serial number,
and date of purchase above.
CRAFTSMAN TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY
FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, if any non-expendable part of this riding equipment fails due to a defect in material or workman-
ship, visit www.craftsman.com or call 1-800-659-5917 to arrange for free in-home repair.
The frame and front axle will be repaired free of charge for five years from the date of purchase if defective in material or workmanship.
In all cases, if repair proves impossible, the riding equipment will be replaced free of charge with the same or an equivalent model.
The battery will be replaced free of charge for 90 days from the date of purchase if defective in material or workmanship (our testing proves that it
will not hold a charge).
This warranty is void if this product 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itemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbut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,orglass.
• 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objectsthatbendtheframeorcrankshaft,orover-speedingthe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 instructions 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 to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179