Customer Responsibilities - Craftsman 917.270732 Owner's Manual

A, Look for this symbol to point out impor-
tant safety precautions. It means CAU-
TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
_,CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs always dis-
connect spark plug wire and place wire
where it cannot contact spark plug.
_,CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.
_I, CAUTION: Tow only the attachments
that are recommended by and comply
with specifications of the manufacturer of
your tractor. Use common sense when
towing. Operate only at the lowest pos-
sible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of
a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.
Tires can lose traction with the ground and
cause you to lose control of your tractor.
_,WARNING: The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS
CAPACITY UNLEADED
ANDTYPE: REGULAR
OILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)
API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30
(BELOW 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 3.5 PINTS
W/OFILTER: 3.0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM
GAP: .030") OR J19LM
VALVE INTAKE: .003"-.005"
CLEARANCE: EXHAUST: .005"-.007"
GROUND SPEED FORWARD:
(MPH): 1sT 1.2
2 N° 1.5
3 RD 2.4
4
TM
3.5
5
TM
4.8
6
TM
5.3
REVERSE: 1.5
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10PSI
CHARGING 3AMPS BATTERY
SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25
MIN. CCA: 190
CASE SIZE: U1 R
BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.
TORQUE:
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase
of a new Tractor. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured to give
you the best possible dependability and
performance.
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Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact
your nearest authorized service center/
department. 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 properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
REPAIR AGREEMENT
A Repair Agreement is available on this
product. Contact your nearest Sears
store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-
ing, caring for and using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions under "Mainte-
nance" and "Storage" sections of this
owner's manual.
AWARNING: 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-covered land unless the
engine's exhaust system is equipped 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 authorized service
center/dapartment (See REPAIR PARTS
section of this manual).