Owner`s manual

Warranty................................................2
SafetyRules..........................................3
ProductSpecifications...........................6
Assembly/Pre-Operation.......................7
Operation...............................................9
MaintenanceSchedule........................16
Maintenance........................................16
Service andAdjustments.....................21
Storage................................................29
Troubleshooting...................................30
RepairParts.........................................34
SearsService........................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT
Fortwo (2)yearsfrom the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis
maintained,lubricatedand tuned upaccordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual,
Searswill repairor replacefree of chargeany partsthat arefoundto be defectivein
materialorworkmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Searswill
also providefree laborfor theseapplicablewarrantedparts for the two full years.During
the first 30 daysof purchase,therewill be nochargesto servicethe productat your
homefor issuescoveredby this warranty.(Seeexclusionsbelow). Foryourconve-
nience, INHOMEwarrantyservicewill still be availableafterthe first 30 days of pur-
chase,but a trip chargewillapply.Thischargewill bewaivedif the Craftsmanproductis
droppedoffat an authorizedSearslocation.Forthe nearestauthorizedSearslocation,
pleasecall 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.This warrantyapplies onlywhile this productis within
the UnitedStates.
This Warrantydoes notcover:
• Expendableitemswhich becomeworn during normaluse, includingbut not limitedto
blades,spark plugs,air cleaners,belts,and oil filters.
• StandardMaintenanceServicing,oil changes, or tune-ups.
• Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,suchas nails,
thorns,stumps,or glass.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnot limitedto, damage
causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment,impacting
objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft,or over-speedingthe engine.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbut not limitedto,elec-
tricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage,failureto usethe proper
gradeand amount of engine oil,failureto keepthe deckclear of flammabledebris,
or failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontainedin the
owner'smanual.
• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedby fueldeterminedto becontami-
nated or oxidized(stale). In general,fuelshould be used within30 days of its pur-
chasedate.
• Normaldeteriorationand wear of the exteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.
• Ridingequipmentusedfor commercialor rental purposes.
LIMITEDWARRANTYON BATTERY
For ninety(90) daysfrom date of purchase,if anybatteryincludedwith this ridingequip-
mentprovesdefectivein materialor workmanshipand ourtestingdeterminesthe battery
will not holda charge, Searswill replacethe battery at no charge. Duringthe first 30
daysof purchase,therewill be no chargesto replacethe batteryat your HOME. After
the first 30 days,foryour convenience,IN-HOMEwarrantyservicewill stillbe avail-
ablebut a trip chargewill apply. This chargewill be waived if the Craftsmanproductis
droppedoff at an authorizedSearslocation.Forthe nearestauthorizedSearslocation,
pleasecall 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
This battery warrantyapplies onlywhile this productis withinthe UnitedStates.
This warrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,and you mayalso have otherrights,which
vary,from state to state.
Sears,Roebuckand Co.,Dept.817WA,HoffmanEstates,IL 60179