Craftsman 917.25147 Owner's Manual page 3

CONGRATULATIONS on your eurcnase of a Sears
Tractor, It has been designed, eng neered and manufac-
tured to give you the best possible dependability and
eerformance.
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 trac[or.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions wil
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor propeny.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES"
MODEL
NUMBER 917.251470
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND
ON A PLATE UHDER THE SEAT.
YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBERAND
DATE OFPURCHASEANDKEEPINASAFEPLACE
FORFUTURE REFERENCE.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is availab]e on this orod-
uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and observe the safety rules.
Foliow a regular schedule in maintaining, canng for and
using your tractor.
Follow the instructions under "Customer Resoonsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.
PRODUCT SPECIFiCATiONS
HORSEPOWER: 20.0
GASOLINE CAPACITY 5 QUARTS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE tAPI-SF/SG): 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:
ls! 1.1
2no 1.4
3rd 2.3
4th 3.5
5th 4.4
5.7
REVE'RSE: !.7
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14PSI
REAR: t0 PSt
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY AMP/HR 30
WIN CCA: 240
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS.
WARNING: This trac[or is eauiDoea with an internal
combustion engine ana should not De usea on or near any
un_mprovea forest-coverea brush-covered or grass-cov-
ered land unless the engine s exnaus[ system ts eauiDpea
wnn a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws
(if any). If a spark arrester is dsea, t should be malmalned
in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law
tSection 4442 of the California Public Resources Code
Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on
federal lands. A suark arrester for the muffler is available
througn your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/
Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RiDiNG EQUIPMENT
For two {2) years from the aate of ourcnase if this Craftsman Riding Equipment _smalmainea Jbncated and tuned ue according [o
the instructions in the owner's manual Sears will reea_r or reolace, free of cnarge, any 9arts found to be defective in material or
workmanship.
This Warrant, does not cover:
[ ffo,laaoJe I[ems which become worn during _rmal use sucn as blaae_ spark p=ugs air c;eaners 3elts. e[c
Tire replacemen[ or repair causee oy punctures from outside objoc[e such as naris, morns szumps, or g ass
* Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the f_{[lure 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 battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or
workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge.
IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT tS 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 tS 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 fN THE UNITED STATES
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other nghts which may vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA. HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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