Craftsman 917.28970 Manual Del Operador página 2

Warranty ................................................ 2
Safety Rules .......................................... 3
Product Specifications ........................... 6
Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 7
Operation ............................................... 9
Maintenance Schedule ........................ 16
Maintenance ........................................ 16
Service and Adjustments ..................... 20
Storage ................................................ 26
Troubleshooting ................................... 27
Sears Service ........................ Back Cover
CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY
TWO YEARS ON TRACTOR
When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this tractor fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date or purchase,
call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.
This warranty applies for only one year from the date of purchase if this tractor is ever
used for commercial or rental purposes.
During the first year of purchase, there will be no charge for warranty service in your home.
For your convenience, in-home warranty service will still be available after the first year
of purchase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if you transport the
tractor to an authorized Craftsman drop-off location. For the nearest authorized location,
call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
90 DAYS ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from 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 in your home.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
• Expendable items that 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.
• 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 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, 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 equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator's manual.
• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused byfue! 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 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
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