Product Specifications; Maintenance Agreement - Craftsman 917.256571 Owner's Manual

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 Department. We have com-
petent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to
service or repair this t_'actor.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions wilt
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
MODEL
NUMBER 917.256571
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOF PURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE 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 details,
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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HORSEPOWER: 19.0
GASOLINE CAPACITY 5 QUARTS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (APt-SFiSG): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM
GAP: .030")
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004"- .006"
EXHAUST: .007" - .009"
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 0 - 5.5
REVERSE: 0- 2.4
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30
MIN. CCA: 240
CASE SIZE: UIR
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedute m maintaining, caring for and
using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions under "Customer ResponsibilF
ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.
WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal
combustion eng_ne 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 equtpped
with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state taws
(if any). If a spark arrester is usee, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law
(Sectior 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal land& 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 Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according
to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears witi repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or
workmanship.
This Warranty does net cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.
° 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 faiiure to maintain the
equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual
° Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, f any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or
workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge. Sears wilFreplace the battery at no charge.
1N-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 TR_P CHARGE WILL APPLY.) THIS WARRANTY APPUES ONLY
WHILE THtS PRODUCT IS IN THE UNITED STATES.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, tL 60179