Maintenance - Craftsman 917.258693 Owner's Manual

CONGRATULATWONS 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 probtem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized
Service CentedDepartmento We have competent, wen o
trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair
this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions wi!!
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly°
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
I MODEL "
NUMBER 917.258693
SERIAL
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DATE OF PURCHASE __ - ,-,
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YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
J 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 rules.
• 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: !8.0
GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
O_L TYPE (API-SF/SGiSH): SAE 30 (above 32°P)
SAE 5W...30 (below 32_:F)
OIL CAPACITY: W! FtLTER: 42 P_NTS
W/O FILTER: 37 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC!2YC
(GAP: .025")
VALVE CLEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 5°5
REVERSE: 2.4
TtRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PS_
REAR: t0 PSi
CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM
BATTERY: AMP!HR: 30
MIN. CCA: 240
CASE SIZE: UIR
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30°35 FT. LBS°
WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an interna!
combustion engine and should not be used on or near any
unimproved foresbcovered, brush-covered or grassocovo
ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped
with a spark attester meeting applicable IocaJ 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 taws 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 RmDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according
to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in materia_ 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 glasso
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 wil! replace the battery at no charge.
IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NOoCHARGE 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 to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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