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Craftsman 917.271063 Owner's Manual page 5

15.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor

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_nLOOk, for this symbol to. point o_ impor-
t sarety precautions,
h means L;AU-
TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
d_eCA.UTION: In order to prevent acci-
ntal starting wnen setting up, trans-
porting, adjusting or making repairs al-
ways disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
ACAUTION:
Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the trac-
tor.
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 pos-
sible 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 trac-
tor.
AWARNING:
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
_)ILTYPE
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:5.5
(MPH):
REVERSE:
2.4
TIRE PRESSURE:
FRONT:
14 PSI
REAR:
10PSI
CHARGING
3 AMPS BATI'ERY
;YSTEM:
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BA'[-I-ERY:
AMP/HR:
30
MIN. CCA:
240
CASE SIZE: U1 R
BLADE BOLT
27-35 FT. LBS.
TORQUE:
CONGRATULATIONS
on your pur-
chase of a Craftsman
Tractor.
It has
been designed, engineered
and
manufactured
to give you the best
possible dependability and perfor-
mance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact
your nearest authorized service center.
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.
AWARNING:
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-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
California
Public Resources
Code).
Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands.
A
spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest authorized
service
center/department
(See REPAIR PARTS
section of this manual).
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