Product Specifications; Maintenance Agreement; Customer Responsibilities - Craftsman 917.258492 Owner's Manual

CONGRATULATIONS onyour 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
Center/Department We have competent, we -tra ned
technicians 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_258492
SERIAL
_IUMBER
DATE OF 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.
CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTIES
o Read and observe the safety rule&
o Followa regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your unit.
o Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual,
PRODUCT SPEClFlCATBONS
HORSEPOWER: l&0
GASOLINE CAPACITY: &5 GALLONS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL (3..0 PINTS): SAE 30 (above 32° F)
SAE 5W-30 (below32 ° F)
SPARK PLUG (GAP.030 IN.): CHAMPION RJ-19LM
STD361458
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE _004- 006 IN.
EXHAUST 007- .009 IN_
GROUND SPEED: FORWARD
1st .77 MPH
2nd 1.46 MPH
3rd &41 MPH
4th 4,34 MPH
5th 557 MPH
REVERSE: 1.07 MPH
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PSI
5 AMPS HEADLIGHT
CHARGING SYSTEM:
3 AMPS BATTERY
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS,
WARNING; This unit is 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 engineZs 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 maintainea In
effective work ng order by the operator,
in the state of California the above is required bv law
(.Section 4442 of the California Public Resources (_ode),
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 (2) years from the date of purchase, if this riding 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 normal 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 according to the instructions c ontained in the owner's manual.
• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes..
UMiTED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For 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 not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT 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/731CR-W, SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60684
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