Product Specifications; Maintenance Agreement; Customer Responsibilities; Warranty - Craftsman 917.258524 Owner's Manual

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Tractor, It has been designed, engineered and manufac-
tured to give you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easity
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized
Service Center/Departmento We have competent, well-
trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair
this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properlyo
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
MODEL
NUMBER 917_258524
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE°
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod_
ucto Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
= Read and observe the safety rules.
. Followa
regular
schedule in
maintaining,caring
forand
using your tractor.
° Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-
ties and
Storage"
sections of this owner's manual.
WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal
combustion
engine
and should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered,
brush-covered or grass-cov-
ered land unless the
engine's exhaust system is equipped
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 15.5
GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W_30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 3,0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM
(GAP: .030")
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: °005" - .007"
EXHAUST: .009" - .011"
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:
1st 1.1
2rid 1.5
3rd 2.3
4th 345
5th 4.4
6th 5,7
REVERSE: 1.7
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PSi
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25
MINo CCA: 190
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS.
with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws
(if any)_ If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code)_
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/
Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricatedand tuned up according
to the instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repairor replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or
workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc,.
° Tire replacement or repaircaused by puncturesfrom outsideobjects,such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass,
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the
equipment accordingto the Instructions contained in the owner's manual°
, Riding equipment used for commercialor rental purposes°
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding 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°
IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO*CHARGE FOR 30
DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. PLEASE CONTACT YOLIR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. AFTER 2,0 DAYS FROM
THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMEkFI" TO
YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS
FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY.) THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY
WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN THE UNITED STATES..
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rightswhich may vary from state to state_
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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