Specifications - Craftsman EZ3 917.270680 Owner's Manual

,ALook for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means
CAUTIONt!t BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR
_FETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION= In order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs
always disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark
CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the
tractor.
_L, CAUTION: Tow only the attachments
that are recommended by and comply
with specifications of the manufacturer o=
your tractor. Use common sense when
towing. Operate only at the lowest
possible speed when on a slope. Too
heavy of a load, while on a slope, is
dangerous. Tires can lose traction with tl
ground and cause you to lose control of
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RNING: The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known t(
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS
CAPACITY UNLEADED
_NDTYPE: REGULAR
OILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F
(API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30
(BELOW 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC
GAP: .030")
VALVE INTAKE: .003-.005
CLEARANCE: EXHAUST: 005-.007
GROUND SPEED FORWARD:5.7
(MPH): REVERSE: 2.7
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 12 PSI
CHARGING 3AMPS BATTERY
SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BA'I-rERY: AMP/HR: 25
MIN. CCA: 190
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.
TORQUE:
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase
of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been
designed, engineered and manufactured
to give you the best possible depend-
ability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact
your nearest authorized service center.
We have competent, well-trained
technicians and the proper tools to
service or repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. Th_
instructions will enable you to assemble
and maintain your tractor properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
REPAIR AGREEMENT
A Sears 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.
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-covered land unless
the engine's exhaust system is equippe_
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 opera-
tor.
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/department (See REPAIR PARTS
section of this manual).
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