Craftsman 917.256582 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 Authorized
Service Center/Department,, 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".
MODEL
NUMBER 917,256582
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERSWtLLBE 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 detatts..
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules_
° Fo!low a regularschedule in maintaining, caring for and
usfng your tractor.
- Follow the instructions under"Customer Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual,
PRODUCT SPECIFBCATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 15.5
GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: Wi FILTER: 4°0 PINTS
W/O FILTER: 3.5 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC
(GAP: .040")
VALVE CLEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:
1st 1.1
2nd 1.5
3rd 2,3
4th 35
5th 4.4
6th 5,7
REVERSE: 1.7
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: I0 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATt'ERY: AMP!HR: 30
MIN. CCA: 240
CASE SIZE: UIR
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-cov-
ered 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 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 lawso Federal laws apply on
federal lands° A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/
Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipmentis maintained, lubricated and tuned up accordingto
the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears witl repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in matedal or
workmanship.
This Warranty does notcover:.
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, be_te,etco
• Tire replacement or repaircaused 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 commercialor rental purposes.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or
workmanship and our testing determines the battery will net hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge..
IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT IS 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 EQUIPMENT 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 IN THE UNITED STATES..
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rightswhich may vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COo, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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