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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 Service Cen-
ter/Department.
We have competent, well-trained techni-
cians 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 propedy.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
MODEL
qUMBER
917.256711
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBERAND
DATE OF PURCHASEAND
KEEPIN
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.
•
Followaregularscheduleinmaintaining,caringforand
using your tractor.
Follow the instructions
under
"Customer
Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage"
sections
of this owner's
manual.
PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER:
t 8.0
GASOLINE CAPACITY
3.5 GALLONS
AND TYPE:
UNLEADED
REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG):
SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY:
W/FILTER:
4.0 PINTS
W/O FILTER: 3.5 PINTS
SPARK PLUG:
CHAMPION
RV17YC
GAP; .030")
VALVE CLEARANCE:
INTAKE:
'
.003" - .006"
EXHAUST:
.013" - .016"
GROUND SPEED (MPH):
FORWARD:
5.5
REVERSE:
2.4
TIRE PRESSURE:
FRONT:
14 PSI
REAR:
10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM:
15 AMPS @3600RPM
BATTERY:
AMP/HR:
30
MIN. CCA:
240
CASE SIZE:
U1R
BLADE BOLT TORQUE:
30-35 FT. LBS.
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
with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws
(if any). tf 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
(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 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 p_rts found to be defective in material or
workmanship.
I
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.
Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED ,90 DAY WARRANTY
ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase,
if any batter_ included with this dding equipment
proves defective in material or
workmanship
and our testing determines the J3attery will not hold e charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge.
IN-HOME WARRANTY
SERVICE
ON YOLhR 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 OE PURCHASE, WARRANTY
SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN
RIDING EQUIPMENT TO
YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER.
(IN_-NOME3N_RRANTY
SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS
PROM 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 dghts, and _/o{J 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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