Craftsman 917.259592 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 Cen-
ter/Department. We have competent, well-trained tech-
nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this trac-
tor.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor prop-
erly_ Always observe the "SAFETY RULES",
MODEL
NUMBER 917259592
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS 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
o Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your tractor
o Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
-IORSEPOWER: 15 5
GASOLINE CAPACITY 3,5 GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
O_L TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE IOW-30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4,0 PINTS
W/O FILTER: 35 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC
(GAP: 040")
VALVE CLEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 55
REVERSE: 24
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY: AMPtHR: 30
MIN CCA: 240
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT LBS
WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal
combustion engine and should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cow
ered land un ess the engine's exhaust system is equipped
w th a spark arrester meet ng applicable local or state laws
(if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
tn the state of California the above is required by taw
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code)
Other states may have s m ar 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 CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according
to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or repiace, free of charge, any pads 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, belts, etc.
. 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
. Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (g0) days from date of purchase, if any batter,/included with this riding equipment proves defective in materiaE or
workmanship and our testing determines the battery wilt not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge
IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN R1DING 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 IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP-
MENT 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 1NTHE UNITED STATES
"['his Warranty gives you specific lega! rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.., D/8t7 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, tL 60179
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