Craftsman EZ3 917.258863 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 CentedDepartment. 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_258863
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
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
= Read and observe the safety rules_
• Follow 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
unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov-
ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped
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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 18.5
GASOLINE CAPACITY 3°5GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W_30(below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: Wl FILTER: 442PINTS
W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC
(GAP: °030")
VALVE CLEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE
GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forward LO HI
1st 0.7 1.7
2nd 1,.4 3.3
3rd 243 5.4
Reverse 0°9 2ol
TRANSAXLEOIL 4 QUARTS
CAPACITYAND TYPE: SAE 30 API-SF/SG/SH
TiRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PS1
REAR: t0 PS1
CHARGINGSYSTEM; i5 AMPS @3600 RPM
BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35
MIN. CCA: 280
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLTTORQUE: 27-35 FT_LBS.
with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws
(if any). if a spark arrester is used, itshould 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 manuat)_
CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipment is maintained,lubricated and tunedup according
tothe instructions i n the owner'smanual,Searswillrepairor replace, free of charge,any partsfound to be defectivein material or
workmanship.
ThisWarrantydoes not cover:.
= Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormal u se,suchas blades,spark plugs,air cleaners, b elts,etco
• Tire replacement o r repair causedby punctures from outsideobjects, s uch as nails,thorns,stumps,or glass.
° Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper s torageor accidentor thefailure tomaintainthe
equipment a ccording tothe instructions c ontained in the owner'smanual°
= Riding equipment u sedfor commercial o r rentalpurposes°
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 matedal or
workmanship and our testing determinesthe battery wtl!not hold a charge, Searswillreplacethe battery at nocharge_
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 TC
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 lS 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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