Customer Responsibilities - Craftsman 917.272200 Owner's Manual

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Look, for this symbol to point out impor-
tant sarety precautions. It means CAU-
TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
Iad_IC.AUTION; In order to prevent acc!den-
starting wnen sening up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs always dis-
connect spark plug wire and place wire
where it cannot contact spark plug.
_ILCAUTION- Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.
_CAUTION: Tow only the attachments
that are recommenaed by ana comply
with specifications of the manufacturer of
your tractor. Use common sense when
towing. Operate only at the lowest pos-
sible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of
a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.
Tires can lose traction with the ground and
cause you to lose control of your tractor.
1AiWARN.ING:The engine exhaust from
s proouct comams cnem_cals Known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3ASOLINE
3APACITY
_,ND TYPE:
31L TYPE
_,PI-SF/SG/SH):
DIL CAPACITY:
3.5 GALLONS
UNLEADED
REGULAR
SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F
SAE 5W-30
(BELOW 32°F)
W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS
WK)FILTER: 3.75 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC
GAP: .040")
VALVE INTAKE: .004"-.006"
CLEARANCE: EXHAUST: .004"-.006"
GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0-5.5
(MPH): REVERSE: 0-2.4
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING
SYSTEM: 16 AMPS @ 3600 RPM
BA'_'ERY: AMP/HR: 30
• MIN. CCA: 240
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.
TORQUE:
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase
of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been de-
signed, 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 Authorized Service Center.
We have competent, well-trained techni-
cians and the proper tools to service or re-
pair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The
instructions will enable you to assemble
and maintain your tractor properly. At-
ways observe the "SAFETY RULES".
REPAIR AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance 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, caring for and using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions under =Mainte-
nance" 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 unim-
proved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine's
exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arreeter 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 re-
quired by law (Section 4442 of the Cali-
fornia Public Resources Coda). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal
laws apply on federal lands. A spark at-
rester for the muffler is available through
your nearest authorized service center/
department (See REPAIR PARTS section
of this manual).
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