Craftsman 917.25591 Owner's Manual page 2

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears GT 18
Garden Tractor° It has been designed, engineered and manu-
factured to give you dependability and performance. Should
you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy,
please contact your nearest Sears Service Center. They have
competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools and
parts to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual° The instructions will enable
you to assemble, operate and maintain your' Tractor proper-
ly. Always observe the "RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION".
YOUR NEW GT 18
GARDEN TRACTOR
FEATURES...
CRAFTSMAN 18 H.P. TWIN-CYLINDER ENGINE-coot-
running performance and long life with plenty of power- to
take on a variety of yard, gardening or snow removal tasks,
INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM--allows engine to start only
when tractor Clutch-Brake Pedal is depressed and Attachment
Clutch Switch is in "OFF" position.
MODEL
NUMBER,
SERIAL
NUMBER,
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE
FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED
TO THE DRAWBAR,
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBERS AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE=
ATTACHMENT VERSATILITY*-handIes a large variety of
Sears Yard and Garden Tractor Attachments including _ o o
44 INCH MOWER with three "high-lift" blades to stand
grassup for level cuts.
OTHER SOIL TILLAGE ATTACHMENTS including Plow,
Disc Harrow, Drag Harrow and Cultivator.
46 INCH DOZER or
, _jr r_rnoves snow.
ALL GEAR TRANSMISSION-six speedsforward, two reverse _. (_.INCH SNOW
speeds--to let you select the proper match for the terrain and snow with ease..
tile job. Automotive-type differential helps guard against turf
scuffing_
CONTROL PANEL-wlth Throttle, Choke, Light Switch, Ig-
nition Switch, Ammeter, Parking Brake Lever and C_utch
Swltch--conveniently grouped for ease of use.
powdery
REAR GRADER AND LEVELER BLADE levels new
yards, grading lanes, driveways and parking areas,
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
For one year from date of purchase, when this ridinq equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the
operating and maintenance instructions in the owner s manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or'
workmanship in this electric start riding equipment.
This warranty excludes blade(s), blade adapter(s), spark plug(s), air cleaner and belt(s), which are expendable and become
worn during normal use°
This warranty does not cover:
tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects (such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass);
and
repairs necessary because of operator abuse or- negligence, including the failure to maintain the equipment
according to instructions contained tn the owner s manual; and
riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
FULL SO-DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment provesdefective 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 CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPART-
MENT IN THE UNITED STATES, This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Seam, Roebuck and Co., D/698-731A, Sears Tower,Chicago,/L 60684
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