Product Specifications; Warranty - Craftsman EZ3 917.258562 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 techniciansand the proper toolsto serviceor repair
this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructionswill
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractorproperly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
MODEL
NUMBER 917.258562
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOU SHOUL D 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 rules.
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining,cadngfor 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 near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov-
ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 19
GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM
GAP: .030")
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004" - .006"
EXHAUST: .007" - .009"
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:
1st 1.1
2nd 1.5
3rd 2.3
4th 3.5
5th 4.4
6th 5.7
REVERSE: 1.7
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30
MIN. CCA: 240
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS.
with a spark arrestermeeting applicablelocal or state laws
(if any). tt 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 SeNice Center/
Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipmentis maintained, lubricetedand tuned up according
to the instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in materialor
workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:.
Expendable itemswhich become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs,air cleaners, belts, etc.
Tire replacement or repair caused by puncturesfrom outsideobjects,such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.
Repairs necessary because of operatorabuse, negligence,improperstorage or accident or the failure to maintainthe
equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontained in the owner'smanual.
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
workmanshipand our testingdetermines the batterywill not holda charge, Sears will replace the batteryat 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 rightswhich may vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179