Craftsman 917.20408 Operator'S Manual Download

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty ..................................................2

Safety Rules ............................................3

Product Specifications .............................6

Assembly/Pre-Operation .........................7

Operation ...............................................13

Maintenance Schedule ..........................21

Maintenance ..........................................21

Service and Adjustments .......................26

Storage ..................................................31

Troubleshooting .....................................32

Sears Service ......................... Back Cover

WARRANTY

CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, all non-expendable parts of this riding equipment are

warranted against defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase, a defective non-expendable

part will receive free 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 defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase, you will receive a new

battery at no charge. You are responsible for the labor cost of battery installation.

Additional Limited Warranties

n the following additional warranties, you are responsible for the labor 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, you will receive a new frame at no 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, you will receive a new axle at no charge.
FOR AS LONG AS IT IS 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, you will receive a new cast iron front axle at no charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE

For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.craftsman.com/

warranty

Product Replacement

If part repair or replacement is impossible, you will receive a new riding equipment unit of the same or

equivalent model.

Warranty Restriction

All warranty coverage is void if this riding 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:

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Expendable parts (except battery) that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, including

but not limited to blades, spark plugs, belts and air, oil or gas filters.

• Standard maintenance servicing, deck leveling, 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, axle

assembly 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.