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Operation ...............................................13
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
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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.
• 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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