Craftsman EZ3 917.259531 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 CentedDepartmenL We have competent, well-
trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair
this tractol_
Please read and retain this manual The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES'L
MODEL
NUMBER 917.259531
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBERAND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-
ucL Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSlBILRTIES
o Read and observe the safety rules.
o
Fo!low a regular
schedule in
maintaining, caring
for and
using your tractor.
= Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual
WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal
combustion engine and should not be used on or near any
PRODUCT SPECIFICAT ONS
HORSEPOWER: 15.5
GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-BF/SG/SH): BAE 30 (above 32OF)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 30 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM
3AP: 030")
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: 005" - .007"
EXHAUST: 009" - 011"
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 0- 55
REVERSE: 0-24
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PS!
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS "
BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25
MIN CCA: 190
CASE SIZE: UtR
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT LBS
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 laws. 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 RIDBNG 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 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 daring 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 failure to maintain the
equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual
Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LUMaTED 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 not 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 rights which may vary from state to state_
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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