Product Specifications - Craftsman 917.258532 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 easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears 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".
MODEL
NUMBER 917°258532
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
TH E MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUN D
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT,
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
--OR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 15.5
GASOLINE CAPACITY t °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: 30 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM
(GAP: .434")
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: ,1005"-.007"
EXHAUST: ,449" - .Oll"
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 4- 5,5
REVERSE: 4- 2,4
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 14 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_LBSo
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-
ucL Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rufes.
° Fo!lowa 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.
WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal
combustion engine and should not be used on or nearany
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 Resources Code).
Other states may have similar lawso 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 twe (2) years from the date ef purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according
to the instructionsin the owners manual, Sears will repair or 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 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 ninety (94) 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 wilt 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 YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. AFTER 30 DAYS FROM
THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT 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 rights which may vary from state te state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.,, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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