Product Specifications; Maintenance Agreements - Craftsman 917.255981 Owner's Manual

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase ef 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 unit..
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES"°
MODEL
NUMBER 917.255981
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
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ON A PLATE UNDER THESEATo
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
--OR 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..
• FolIow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your unit.
- Fellow the instructions under"Customer Responsibili _
ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual,.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 18 0
GASOLINECAPACITY 3 5 GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OtLTYPE (API-SG): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OILCAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS
W/O FILTER: 35 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RV15YC
(GAP: ..025")
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: 003" - 006"
EXHAUST: .016" - 019"
GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forward
1st 075
2nd 1 50
3rd 2 50
4th 150
5th 3.5O
6th 5.75
Reverse 2.25
TRANSAXLE OIL 4 QUARTS
CAPACITY AND TYPE: SAE 30 APFSG
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
15 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30_35 FT LBS
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combus-
tion engine and should not be used on or near any unim-
proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered
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 laws. 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).
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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 replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or
workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
o 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, 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 rentat 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 wilt 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 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, ILLINOIS 60179
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