Craftsman 917.252530 Owner's Manual page 3

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 easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized
Service Center!Department. We have competent, well-
trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repa r
this tractor. , : ....
Please read and retain this manual, The instructions writ
enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
MODEL
NUMBER 917.252530
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUN D
ON A PLATE UNDER THESEAT.
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-
uct, Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety ru]es.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 15.0
GASOLINE CAPACITY 5 QUARTS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 30 (above 32°F) _:
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OiL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ-19LM
(GAP: .030") STD361458
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .005" - .007" '
EXHAUST: .009" - .011"
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 5.5
REVERSE: 2.5
TiRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PS!
REAR: 10 PSi
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS.
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
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 Rosources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal iaws 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 ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the
instructions in the owner's manual, Sears wiil repair or repiace, 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 and belts.
• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, suc h 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.
• Riding equipment used for commercial or 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.
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 tega! rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179
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