Specifications; Customer Responsibilities - Craftsman 917.27113 Owner's Manual

ALook for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means
CAUTIONU! BECOMEAWAREt!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
&CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs always
disconnect spark plug wire and place wire
where it cannot contact spark plug.
_CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.
ACAUTION: Tow only the attachments
that are recommended by and comply
with specifications of the manufacturer of
your tractor. Use common sense when
towing. Operate only at the lowest
possible speed when on a slope. Too
heavy of a load, while on a slope, is
dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the
ground and cause you to lose control of
your tractor.
_kWARNING: The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS
CAPACITY UNLEADED
ANDTYPE: REGULAR
OlLTYPE SAE 10W30 (ABOVE
32°F)
API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30
(BELOW 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS
W/OFILTER: 3.5 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC
GAP: .030")
GROUND SPEED FORWARD:
CMPH): I ST 1.2
2 NO 1.5
3 Re 2.4
4
TM
3.5
5
TM
4.8
6
TM
5.3
REVERSE: 1.5
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING
SYSTEM: 15AMPS @ 3600 RPM
BA'I-I'ERY: AMP/HR: 30
MIN, CCA: 240
CASE SIZE: U 1 R
BLADE BOLT 27--35 FT. LBS.
TORQUE:
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase
of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been
designed, engineered and manufactured
to give you the best possible depend-
ability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact
your nearest authodzed service center.
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We have competent, well-trained
technicians and the proper tools to
service or repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The
instructions will enable you to assemble
and maintain your tractor properly.
Always observe the =SAFETY RULES".
REPAIR AGREEMENT
A Sears Repair Agreement is available
on this product. Contact your nearest
Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-
ing, caring for and using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions under =Mainte-
nance" and =Storage" sections of this
owner's manual.
_, WARNING: This tractor is equipped
with an intemal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any
unimproved 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
in effective working order by the opera-
tor.
In the state of California the above is
required by law (Section 4442 of the
Califomia Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands. A
spark arraster for the muffler is available
through your nearest authorized service
center/department (See REPAIR PARTS
section of this manual).