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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 Service Cen-
ter/Department.
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 you rtractor properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES _.
MODEL
NUMBER
917.255890
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBERAND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER:
18.0
GASOLINE CAPACITY:
3.5 GALLONS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL (3.0 PINTS)
SAE 30 (above 32°F)
5W-30 (below 32°F)
SPARK PLUG (GAP.030 IN.):
CHAMPION
RJ19LM
VALVE CLEARANCE:
INTAKE
.004-.006 IN.
EXHAUST .007-.009 IN.
GROUND SPEED
FORWARD:
1st
.70
MPH
2nd
1.10
MPH
3rd
1.80
MPH
4th
3.2O
MPH
5th
4.10
MPH
6th
5.3O
MPH
REVERSE: 1.60
MPH
TIRE PRESSURE:
FRONT:
14 PSI
REAR:
10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM:
3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BLADE BOLT TORQUE:
30-35 FT. LBS.
MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT
A Sears maintenance
agreement
is available
on this trac-
tor. Contact
your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
•
Read and observe
the safety rules.
•
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining,
caring for and
using your tractor.
•
Followthe
instructions
under"Customer
Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage"
sections of this manual.
WARNING:
This tractor is equipped with an internal
combustionengine and should not be used on or near any
unimprovedforest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov-
ered land unlessthe engine's exhaust system isequipped
with a spark arrester meeting applicable localor state laws
(ifany). Ifa spark arrester is used, itshould be maintained
in effective workingorder by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Cede).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws app]y 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 (2) years from the date of purchase, if this dding equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the
instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or
workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:.
Expendable items which become worn during norma! use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts.
Tire replacement or repair caused 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 accordingto the instructions contained in the owner's manual
Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For90 days from date ofpurchase,if anybatteryincludedwiththisriding equipment p roves defective in material orworkmanship
and ourtestingdetermines the battery willnotholda charge,Searswillreplace the batteryat nocharge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT
IN THE UNITED STATES.
This Warranty gives you specificlegal rights, and you may also have other rightswhich may vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179
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