Craftsman EZ3 917.272220 Owner's Manual page 5

_ILLook for this symbol to point out impor-
tant safety precautions. It means CAU-
TION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION: In order to prevent acci-
dental starting when setting up, transport-
ing, 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 recommended by and 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 he
of a load, while on a slope, is danger_
Tires can lose traction with the groun
and cause you to lose control of your
tractor.
_WARNING: Engine exhaust, some
its constituents, and certain vehicle c
ponents contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to ca
cancer and birth defects or other rep=
ductive harm.
• I,WARNING: Battery posts, termina
and related accessories contain leac
and lead compounds, chemicals knc
to the State of California to cause cal
and birth defects or other reproducti'.,
harm. Wash hands after handling.
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)
]ILCAPACITY: W/FILTER:4.5 PINTS
W/O FILTER: 4.0 PINTS
_PARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC
3AP: .030")
CALVE INTAKE: .004"-.006"
3LEARANCE: EXHAUST: .004"-.006"
,3ROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0-5.5
',MPH): REVERSE: 0-2.4
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10PSI
CHARGING
SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM
BATIERY: AMP/HR: 30
MIN. CCA: 240
CASE SIZE: U1 R
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 deper_dabitity
and performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact your
and the proper tools to service or rep_
this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. "1"
instructions will enable you to assemt
and maintain your tractor properly. AI.
ways observe the "SAFETY RULES".
REPAIR AGREEMENT
A Repair Agreement is available on tl
product. Contact your nearest Sears
store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules,
• Follow a regular schedule in maint
ing, caring for and using your tract¢
• Follow the instructions under "Mair
nance" and "Storage" sections of tf
owner's manual.
,&WARNING: This tractor is equippe
with an internal combustion engine s
should not be used on or near any ur
proved forest-covered, brush-covere(
grass-covered land unless the engin,
exhaust system is equipped with a s_
arrester meeting applicable local or
laws (if any). If a spark arrester is use
should be maintained in effective wor
order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is
quired by law (Section 4442 of the C_
fornia Public Resources Code). Othe
states may have similar laws. Feders
laws apply on federal lands. A spark
rester for the muffler is available throl
your nearest authorized service cent_
nearest authorized service center. We department (See REPAIR PARTS se
have competent, well-trained technicians 5 of this manual).