Craftsman 486.24516 - Manual (Page 2)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY.................................................................... 2
SAFETY RULES..............................................................3
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART................................... 6
CARTON CONTENTS.....................................................8
ASSEMBLY................................................................... 9
OPERATION................................................................. 19
MAINTENANCE............................................................ 22
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS................................. 23
STORAGE..................................................................... 23
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................. 24
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS.................... 25,26,27
REPAIR PARTS LISTS.......................................25.27.28
SLOPE GUIDE.............................................................. 29
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE.....................Rear Cover
WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWERED TRACTOR ATTACHMENTS
For one (1) year from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Equipment is maintained, lubricated
and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner’s manuai. Sears will repair or replace free
of charge any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Warranty service is avail­
able free of charge by returning your Craftsman equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center.
In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This Warranty applies only
while this product il in the United States.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, air cleaners,
belts, and oil filters.
• 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
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, or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the
owner'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.
• Equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with the equipment proves
defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a
charge. Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge
by returning your Craftsman equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center, in-home warranty
service is available but a trip charge will apply. This Warranty applies only while this product is in
the United States.
TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE SERVICE,
SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from
state to state.
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