Sears 917.255561 Owner's Manual page 3

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
tractor, tt has been designed, engineered and manufac-
tured to give you the best possible dependability and
performance,
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact )/our nearest Sears Service
Center/DepartmenL We nave 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 prop-
efly, Always observe the "SAFETY RLJLES"_
MODEL
NUMBER 917255561
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHAS E
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,
=RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 12.0
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 5 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL (3.0 PINTS): SAE 30 (Above 32°F)
5W-30(Below 32°F)
SPARK PLUG (GAP_030IN.): CHAMPION RJ-19LM
STD361458
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE .005 - °007 IN o
EXHAUST 009 _ o011IN
GROUND SPEED: FORWARD
1st 1.1(_ MPH
2nd 2.00 MPH
3rd 3.00 MPH
4th 4.20 MPH
5th 500 MPH
REVERSE: 1.50 MPH
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PSt
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT, LBS,
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this trac-
tor. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
* Read and observe the safety rules.
o Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your tractor°
, Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of this manual.
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WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal
combustion engine and should not be used on or near any
un mproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov-
ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped
with a spark attester meeting applicable local or state taws
(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
(See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual)
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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQj;?MENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned uo according to the
instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be d,-_e:';',_ in material or
workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
, Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cteaners and belts
• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, 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 according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.
o Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For 90 days from date of purchase, if any battery inciuded 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
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CQ, D/731CR-W, SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60684
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