Warranty
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Product
Specifications
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Ass embly/P re-Operation
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Operation ...............................................
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Maintenance
Schedule
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Maintenance
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Service
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Storage ..................................................
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Troubleshooting
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Back Cover
Craftsman Riding Equipment Warranty
CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY
FOR TWO YEARS
from the date of purchase,
all non-expendable
parts of this riding equipment
are
warranted
against
any
defects
in material
or workmanship.
A defective
non-expendable
part will
receive
free in-home
repair or replacement
if repair _s _mposs_ble.
FOR FIVE YEARS
from the date of purchase,
the frame and front axle of th_s riding equipment
are
warranted
against
any defects
in matenal
or workmanship.
A defective
frame or front axle w_tl receive
free in-home
repair
or replacement
if repair
_s _mposs_ble
FOR 90 DAYS from the date of purchase,
the battery
(an expendable
part) of this riding equipment
is warranted
against
any defects
in material
or workmanship
(our testing
proves that it will not hold a
charge).
A defective
battery
w_ll receive
free in-home
replacement.
ADDITIONAL
LIFETIME
LIMITED
WARRANTY
on CAST
IRON FRONT
AXLE
(if equipped)
FOR AS LONG AS tT IS USED
by the original owner after the fifth 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,
a defective
cast front axle will receive free in-home
replacement.
WARRANTY
SERVICE
For warranty
coverage
details to obtain
free repair or replacement,
call 1-800-659-5917
or visit the
web site: www.craftsman.com
In all cases
above,
ff part repair or replacement
is impossible, the riding equipment
will be replaced
free of charge
with the same or an equivalent
model.
All of the above
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
_n material
and workmanship,
Warranty
coverage
does
NOT
include:
•
Expendable
parts
(except
battery)
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.
•
T_re 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 usa 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