Product specifications

Warr_anty....__.............................................2
SafetyRules...........................................2
ProductSpecifications...........................5
Assembly......._................_.......................8
Operation..............................................11
MaintenanceSchodule.........................18
Maintenance.............," ...................:._18
Se_ce andAdjustments......................22
Storage.................................................28
Troubleshooting.....................;..............30
RepairParts.........................................34
Parts Ordering.......................BackCover
LIMITEDTWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
Fortwo (2) years fromthe date of pumhase,if thisCraftsmanRidingEquipmentis main-
tained,lubricatedandtuned upaccordingtothe instructionsinthe owner'smanual,
Sears will repairor replace,free of charge,any partsfoundto be defectiveinmaterialor
workmanship.
This Warrantydoes notcoven
• Expandableitem,swhichbecomewom duringnormaluse,suchas blades,spark
plugs,air cleaners,belts, etc.
• Tire replacementor repaircausedbypuncturesfrom outsideobjects,suchas nails,
thoms, stumps, orglass.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse, negligence,improperstorage oracci-
dent orthe failure tomaintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontainedin
the owner'smanual.
• Ridingequipmentusedfor commercial orrentalpurposes.
LIMITED 90 DAYWARRANTY ON BA'N'ERY
For ninety(90) daysfromdateof purchase,if any batteryincludedwiththisridingequip-
ment provesdefectiveinmaterialor workmanshipand ourtestingdeterminesthe bat-
tsrywill notholda charge,Searswillreplacethe batteryat no charge.In-homewarranty
serviceon yourCraftsmenridingequipment is availableat no chargefor30 days from
the date of purchase. Pleasecontact your nearestservicecenter.After30 daysfrom the
date of purchase,warrantyservice is availableby takingyour Craftsmanridingequip-
m_ntto your nearestSearsServiceCenter.(In-homewarrantyservicewillstill be avail-
able after30 days fromthe date of purchasebuta standardtripchargewill apply).This
warrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductis inthe UnitedStates.This Warrantygivesyou
specificlegal dghts,andyou mayalsohaveotherrightswhich mayvary fromstateto
state:
Sears, RoebuckandCo., D/817 WA, HoffmenEstates,IL 60179
GENERAL OPERATION"
• 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.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, etc., which could be picked
up and thrown by the blade.
• .Be,,sW_ the__areais clear of other people
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
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• Never carry p&_sengers.
, Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-
ly necessary. Always look down and
behind before and while backing.
• Be aware of the mower discharge direc-
tion and do not point it at anyone. Do
not operate the mower without either
the entire grass catcher or the guard in
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.