Warranty
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Safety Rules ..........................................
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Product
Specifications
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Assembly/Pre-Operation
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Operation
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Maintenance
Schedule
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Maintenance
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Service and Adjustments
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Storage ................................................
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Troubleshooting
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Sears
Service ........................
Back Cover
Craftsman
Riding Equipment Warranty:
Lawn Tractors, Garden Tractors, Zero Turn Riders
CRAFTSMAN
TWO YEAR
FULL WARRANTY
FOR TWO YEARS
from the date of purchase,
if any non-expendable
part of this riding
equipment
fails due to a defect
in material
or workmanship,
visit www.craftsman.com
or
call 1-800-659-5917
to arrange
for free in-home
repair.
The frame and front axle will be repaired
free of charge
for five years from the date of
purchase
if defective
in material
or workmanship°
In all cases,
if repair
proves
impossible,
the riding
equipment
will be replaced
free of
charge with the same or an equivalent
model.
The battery
will be replaced
free
of charge
for 90 days
from the date
of purchase
if
defective
in material
or workmanship
(our testing
proves that it will not hold a charge)°
This warranty
is void if this product
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:
°
Expendable
items 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_upso
o
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 or crankshaft,
or over-speeding
the engine.
o
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.
•
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
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