Craftsman 917.255160 Owner's Manual page 3

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 youcannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service
CentedDepartmento 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 917,255160
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL N UMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOU SHOULD 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, caring for and
using your unit,
Follow the instructions under "Customer ResponsibilF
ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual,
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 12.0
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 5 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL (1 QUART): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)
5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)
SPARK PLUG (GAP+030IN ): CHAMPIONRL86C
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE ,002 IN
EXHAUST ,,004IN
GROUND SPEED: FORWARD
tst 1 10 MPH
2nd 2 00 MPH
3rd 300 MPH
4th 4,20 MPH
5th 5 00 MPH
REVERSE: 1 50 MPH
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: t4 PSI
REAR: 12 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
3 AMPS BATTERY
BLADE BOLTTORQUE: 30+35 FT LBS
WARNING: Th!s unit is equ!pped with an internalcombus +
tion engine ano should not be use{] on or near any unim-
proved forest-covered t 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)_ tf a spark arrester Jsused, it should be maintained =n
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 land& A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center
(See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual),
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
For one (1) year 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 wil! 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 wornduring 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.
o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the
equipment according to the instructionscontained in the owner's manual
= Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes..
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For 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-8 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
Sear, Roebuck and Co+, D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.Ao
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