Craftsman 917.254750 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 Service
Center/Department. We have competent, well-trained
technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this
tractor,
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions wilt
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor prop-
erly. Always observe the SAFETY RULES',
MODEL
NUMBER 917254750
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE MODELAND 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 manual.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: t 2,5
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 5 QUARTS
UNLE.ADEDREGULAR
OIL (3,0 PINT CAPACITY): SAE 30 (Above 32°F)
5W-30 (Below 32°F)
SPARK PLUG (GAP.030 IN.): CHAMPION RJ-19LM
STD361458
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .005 - °007 IN.
EXHAUST: .00g - ,011 IN.
GROUND SPEED: FORWARD:
1st 1.10 MPH
2nd 200 MPH
3rd 3.00 MPH
4th 4.2O MPH
5th 5OO MPH
REVERSE: 1.50 MPH
TIRE PRESSURE: FlUeNT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 5 AMPS @ 3600 RPM
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS.
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
with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws
(if any). If a spark arrestor is used it should be maintained
in effect ve working order by the operator.
tn 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 arrestor for the muffler is available
through your nearest authorized service center (See the
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 contained in the owner's manual.
, Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes,
LIMITED 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
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