Craftsman 917.272232 Owner's Manual page 6

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3ASOLINE 3.5GALLONS
CAPACITY UNLEADED
_,NDTYPE: REGULAR
:)IL TYPE SAE 10W30(above32°F)
_API-SF-SJ): SAE5W-30 Ibelow 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5 PINTS
W/OFILTER: 4.0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC
3AP: .030")
GROUND SPEED 1st 1.2
(MPH): 2nd 1.5
3rd 2.4
4th 3.5
5th 4.8
6th 5.3
REVERSE: 1.5
TIRE PRESSURE:FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING
SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPIV
BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30
MIN. CCA: 240
CASE SIZE: U 1R
BLADE BOLT 45-55 FT. LBS.
TORQUE:
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase
of a new tractor. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured to give
you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact
your nearest Sears or other qualified
service center. We have competent, well-
trained technicians and the proper tools
to service or repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The
instructionswill enable you to assemble
and maintain your tractor properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
REPAIR AGREEMENT
A Repair Agreement is available on this
product. Contact your nearest Sears
store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-
ing, cadng for and using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions under =Mainte-
nance" and "Storage" sections of this
owner's manual.
_I_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-covered 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 Calitomia 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 service
center. (See REPAIR PARTS section of
this manual).