Maintenance - Craftsman 917.255540 Owner's Manual

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Tractor_ It has been designed, engineered and manu-
factured to give you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact }/our nearest Sears Service
Center/Department. We nave competent, wel!-trained
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.
Atways observe the "SAFETY RULES"..
MODEL
NUMBER 917_255540
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE MODELAND SERIALNUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBERAN£
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 uniL
• Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and
"Storage" sections of this owner's manual°
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: t4 0
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 2 GALLONS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL (3.0 PINTS w/o filter) SAE 30 (or 10W_30)
(3..5 PINTS w/filter) WINTER: SAE 5W-30
SPARK PLUG (GAP.030 INn): CHAMPION RJ49LM
STD361458
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE _004- °006 IN.
EXHAUST .004 - °006 IN,
GROUND SPEED: FORWARD
1st 1.01 MPH
2nd 2.07 MPH
3rd 3oll MPH
4th 3.96 MPH
5th 5.07 MPH
6th 5,10 MPH
REVERSE: 1.35 MPH
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSi
REAR: 10 PSt
CHARGING SYSTEM: 16 AMPS @3600 RPM
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
tend unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any) lfa spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in
effective working order by the operator.
tn the state of California the above is required by !aw
[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
(See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual)..
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two years from date of purchase, when this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the
operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or
workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
, Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects (such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass)°
Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plug, air cleaners and belts.
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the
equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.
Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes°
FULL 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 charger
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING ]'HE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE
UNITED STATES, THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT tS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/731CR-W SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, IL 60684
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