Product Specifications - Craftsman 917.272951 Owner's Manual

&Look for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means
CAUTIONI!! BECOMEAWARE!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
&CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs always
disconnect spark plug wire and place
wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
&CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the
tractor.
&CAUTION: Tow only the attachments
that are recommenaed by and comply
with specifications of the manufacturer of
your tractor. Use common sense when
towing. Operate only at the lowest
possible 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.
&WARNING: The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS
CAPACITY UNLEADED
AND TYPE: REGULAR
OILTYPE SAE 10W30
API-SF/SG/SH): (ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W-30
(BELOW 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.2PINTS
W/O FILTER: 3.7PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION
GAP: .030") RC 12YC
GROUND SPEED LO: HI:
(MPH): 0.7 1.7
1.4 3.3
2.3 5.4
REVERSE: 0.9 2.1
TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI
PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING 15AMPS @ 3600RPM
SYSTEM:
BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35
MIN. CCA: 280
CASE SIZE:U1R
27-35 FT. LBS
BLADE BOLT
TORQUE:
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase
of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been
designed, engineered and manufactured
to give you the best possible dependabil-
ity and performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact
your nearest authorized service center.
We have competent, well-trained techni-
cians 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".
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, 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
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 California the above is
required by law (Section 4442 of the
Califomia Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands. A
spark arrester for the muffler is avairable
through your nearest SearS Authorized
Service Center/Department (See
REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
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