Craftsman 917.25545 Owner's Manual page 3

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
Center/Department. We nave 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 917.255450
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEA']'.
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
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Read and observe the safety rules,
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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICAT ONS
HORSEPOWER: 140
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 35 GALLONS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL (35 PINTS w/o FILTER) SAE 30 (Above 32°F)
(4,0 PINTS w/FILTER) 5W-30 (Below 32°F)
SPARK PLUG (GAP030 IN): CHAMPION RC12YC
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: 0015-.0030 IN
EXHAUST: .0020-0035 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 5.00 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.
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 _n
effective working order by the operator,
In the state of California the above is required by law
CSection 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
throughyour nearest Sears authorized service center (See
the "REPAIR PARTS" section of this manual)
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 will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in matedal 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 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 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 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/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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