CRAFTSMAN LAWN TRACTOR Owner's Manual - 18.0 HP 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model 917.274390

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Sears Craftsman LAWN TRACTOR owner’s manual provides warranty terms, safety warnings, and operational guidance for the specified electric-start riding mower model. It outlines limited warranty coverage for riding equipment and the included battery, including service timelines, exclusions, and U.S.-only applicability. The document also emphasizes accident prevention measures such as disconnecting the spark plug wire during setup, transportation, adjustments, or repairs, and highlights hazards including hand/foot amputation risk and California-prop warning notices.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages56

Reading Time2 h 21 min

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Warranty

Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment

Limited Warranty on Battery

Safety Rules

General Operation

Owner's Manual # CRAFTSMAN LAWN TRACTOR 18.0 HP,42”MowerElectric Start6 Speed Transaxle Model No.917.274390 | This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines.Before you start the | | --- | | engine,read and understand this Owner's Manual. | For answers to your questions aboutthis product,Call:1-800-659-5917Sears Craftsman Help Line5 am-5pm,Mon -Sat IMPORTANT: Read and follow all SafetyRules and Instructions beforeoperating this equipment. Sears,Roebuck and Co.,Hoffman Estates,IL 60179 U.S.A.Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty.……………… …………………2Maintenance……… …17Safety Rules………………… ……………3Service and Adjustments…………………22Product Specifications………………………6Storage……………………………………………28Assembly/Pre-Operation…………………8Operation………… ………… …11Maintenance Schedule… …17Sears Service…… ……Back Cover ## WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2)years from the date of purchase,if this Craftsman Riding Equipment ismaintained,lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual,Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be defective inmaterial or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below.Sears willalso provide free labor for these applicable warranted parts for the two full years.Duringthe first 30 days of purchase,there will be no charges to service the product at yourhome for issues covered by this warranty.(See exclusions below).For your conve-nience,IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of pur-chase,but a trip charge willapply.This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product isdropped off at an authorized Sears location.For the nearest authorized Sears location,please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.This warranty applies only while this product is withinthe United States. This Warranty does not cover: ·Expendable items which become worn during normal use,including but not limited toblades,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,damagecaused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment,impactingobjects that bend the frame or crankshaft,or over-speeding the engine. ·Repairs necessary because of operator negligence,including but not limited to,elec-trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage,failure to use the propergrade 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 theowner's manual. ·Engine (fuel system)cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami-nated or oxidized (stale).In general,fuel should be used within 30 days of its pur-chase date. ·Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes,or product label replacement. ·Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. ## LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY For ninety(90)days from date of purchase,if any battery included with this riding equip-ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the batterywill not hold a charge,Sears will replace the battery at no charge.During the first 30days of purchase,there will be no charges to replace the battery at your HOME.Afterthe first 30 days,for your convenience,IN-HOME warranty service willstill be avail-able but a trip charge willapply.This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product isdropped off at an authorized Sears location.For the nearest authorized Sears location,please call 1-800-4-MY-HOMER. This battery warranty applies only while this product is within the United States. This warranty gives you specific lega

FAQs

What warranty coverage is provided for the Craftsman riding equipment?

For two years from the purchase date, Sears repairs or replaces defective parts free of charge if the equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up per the manual instructions. Free labor for applicable warranted parts is also included for the full two years.

What does the warranty exclude?

The warranty excludes expendable wear items, tire repairs caused by outside punctures, damage from operator abuse or negligence, repairs from contaminated or stale fuel, normal deterioration of finishes/labels, and use for commercial or rental purposes.

What safety steps should be followed to prevent accidental starting?

During setup, transporting, adjusting, or repairs, disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot contact the spark plug.

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