Warranty................................................ 2
Safety Rules.......................................... 3
ProductSpecifications........................... 6
AssemblyPre-Operation ........................8
Operation............................................. 11
Maintenance ....................................... 18
MaintenanceSchedule........................18
Serviceand Adjustments.....................23
Storage................................................ 29
Troubleshooting ................................... 30
Sears Service........................ B ack Cover
LIMITED
WARRANTY
ON CRAFTSMAN
TRACTOR
AND BATTERY
2-YEAR
ON TRACTOR
When
used and maintained
according
to the operator's
manual
instructions,
if this
tractor
fails due to a defect
in material
or workmanship
within two years from the date of
purchase,
call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
to arrange
for free repair.
During
the first 30 days of purchase,
there will be no charge
to service
the product
in
your
home. For your convenience,
in-home
warranty
service
will still be available
after
the first 30 days of purchase,
but a trip charge
will apply. This charge
will be waived
if
you transport
the product
to an authorized
Craftsman
drop-off
location.
For the nearest
authorized
location,
call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
Tractor
warranty
coverage
does not include:
• Expendable
items which become
worn during
normal
use, 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.
• Repairs
necessary
because
of operator
abuse,
including
but not limited
to damage
caused
by towing
objects
beyond
the capability
of the tractor,
impacting
objects
that
bend the frame or crankshaft,
or over-speeding
the engine.
• Repairs
necessary
because
of operator
negligence,
including
but not limited
to electri-
cal 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 equipment
according
to the instructions
contained
in the
operator's
manual.
• Engine
(fuel system)
cleaning
or repairs
necessary
because
of 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.
• The tractor
battery,
which is covered
for only 90 days as stated
below.
90-DAYS
ON BATTERY
For ninety
(90) days from the date of purchase,
if the battery
included
with this tractor
is
defective
in material
or workmanship
(our testing
proves
it will not hold a charge),
it will
be replaced
free of charge.
During
the first 30 days of purchase,
there will be no charges
to replace
the battery
in
your
home. For your convenience,
in-home
warranty
service
will still be available
after
the first 30 days of purchase,
but a trip charge
will apply. This charge
will be waived
if
you transport
the battery
to an authorized
Craftsman
drop-off
location.
For the nearest
authorized
location,
call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
All tractor
and battery
warranty
coverage
is void if this product
is used for commercial
or
rental
purposes.
This warranty
applies
only while this product
is within the United
States.
This warranty
gives you specific
legal rights,
and you may also have other
rights, which
vary, from state to state.
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179