Product Specifications - Craftsman 917.273663 Owner's Manual

• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing.Stop machineif anyone
enters the area.
• Nevercarry passengersor children
evenwith the bladesoff.
• Do not mow in reverseunless abso-
lutely necessary.Alwayslook down and
behind beforeandwhile backing.
• Nevercarry children.They may fall off
and be seriously injuredor interferewith
safe machineoperation.
• Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea
and under the watchfulcare of another
responsibleadult.
• Be alert and turn machineoff if children
enter the area.
• Beforeand when backing, lookbehind
and down for small children.
• Mow up and down slopes (15° Max),not
across.
• Removeobstacles such as rocks,tree
limbs,etc.
• Watchfor holes,ruts, or bumps.Uneven
terrain could overturnthe machine.Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
• Use slowspeed. Choosea low gear
so that you will not haveto stop or shift
while on the slope.
• Avoidstarting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengagethe blades
and proceedslowly straightdown the
slope.
• If machinestops while going uphill,
disengageblades, shift into reverseand
backdown slowly.
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,
and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline 4 Gallons
Capacity Unleaded
andType: Regular
Oil Type SAE 10W30
API-SG-SL): (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30
(below 32°F)
Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints
W/O Filter: 3.5 Pints
Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC
(Gap:
.030")
Ground Speed Forward: 0- 5.5
(MPH): Reverse: 0- 2.4
Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI
Rear: 10 PSI
Charging System: 15 Amps @ 3600 RPM
Battery: Amp/Hr: 35
Min. CCA: 280
Case size: U1R
Blade Bolt Torque:45-55 Ft. Lbs.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase
of a new tractor. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured to give
you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact a
Sears or other qualified service center.
We have competent, well-trained techni-
cians 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".
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