Product Specifications - Craftsman 917.255581 Owner's Manual

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu-
factured to give you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy please contact your nearest Sears 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 917.255581
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PU RCHAS E
THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBERAND
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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 12.5
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 5 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL (3.0 PINTS): SAE 30 (Above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F)
SPARK PLUG (GAP.030 IN.): CHAMPION RJ-19LM
STD361458
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE .005 - .007 IN.
EXHAUST .009 - .011 IN.
GROUND SPEED: FORWARD
1st 1.10 MPH
2nd 1.40 MPH
3rd 2.00 MPH
4th 3.00 MPH
5th 4.20 MPH
6th 5.0O MPH
REVERSE: 1.50 MPH
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your unit.
• Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combus-
tion engine and should not be used on or near any unim-
proved forest-covered r brush-covered or grass-covered
land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrester meeting appligable local or state laws {if
a_ny). If a spark arrester Is used, it should be maintained m
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).
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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this ridingequipment 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 material or
workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts.
• Tire replacement or repair caused by puncturesfrom outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintainthe
equipment according to the instructions contained Jnthe owner's manual.
• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For 90 daysfrom date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship
and our _estingdeter:r0inesthe battery will not hold a charge, Sears will 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/731CR-W, SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60684
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