Customer Responsibilities; Warranty - Craftsman 917.255551 Owner's Manual

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu-
factured to give you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service
Department. We have competent, well-trained_techni-
clans and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
MODEL
NUMBER 917.255551
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIALNUMBER 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
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Followa regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your unit.
• Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and
"Storage" sections of this owner's manual.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 12.5
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 5 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL (4.0 PINTS w/o FILTER): ShE 30 (or 10W-30)
(4.5 PINTS w/FILTER): WINTER: SAE 5W-30
SPARKPLUG (GAP.030 IN.): CHAMPION RC-12YC
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE .0015/.0030 IN.
EXHAUST .0020/.0035 iN.
GROUND SPEED: FORWARD: 0-5.5 MPH
REVERSE: 0-2.2 MPH
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 12 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS.
WARNING: This unitis equipped with an internal combus-
tion engine and should not be used on or near any unim-
proved 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). lfa spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in
effective working order by the operator.
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 Sears Authorized Service Center
(See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two years from date of purchase, when this riding 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.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects (such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass).
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plug, air cleaners and belts.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the
equipment accordingto the instructions contained in the owner's manual.
• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BA'I-rERY
For 90 days from date of purchase, if any battery includedw_ththis ridingequipment proves defective 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/DEPARTMENT 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 rightswhich vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Di731CR-W SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, IL 60684
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