Product Specifications - Craftsman 917.276020 Owner's Manual

Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing.Stop machineif anyone
enters the area.
Nevercarry passengersor children
evenwith the bladesoff.
Do not mow in reverseunless abso-
lutely necessary.Alwayslook down and
behind beforeand while backing.
Nevercarry children.They may fall off
and be seriously injuredor interferewith
safe machineoperation.
Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea
and underthe watchfulcare of another
responsibleadult.
Be alert and turn machineoff if children
enter the area.
Beforeand when backing, look behind
and down for small children.
Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not
across.
Removeobstaclessuch as rocks,tree
limbs,etc.
Watchfor holes,ruts, or bumps.Uneven
terrain could overturnthe machine.Tall
grasscan hide obstacles.
Use slowspeed. Choosea low gear
so that you will not haveto stop or shift
while on the slope.
Avoidstarting or stopping on a slope. If
tires losetraction, disengagethe blades
and proceedslowly straight down the
slope.
If machinestops while going uphill,
disengageblades,shift into reverseand
back down slowly.
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,
andthen, turn slowly and gradually
downhill,if possible.
PRODUCT SPECmFmCATmONS
Gasoline 5.0 Gallons
Capacity Unleaded
andType: Regular
Oil Type SAE 10W30
(API-SF-SJ): (above32°F)
SAE5W-30
(below32°F)
Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints
W/O Filter: 3.5 Pints
Spark Plug: ChampionRC12YC
(Gap:
.030")
Ground Speed (MPH):
Forward: 0 - 5.8
Reverse: 0 - 2.1
Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI
Rear: 10PSI
Charging
System: 15AMPS @ 3600RPM
Battery: Amp/Hr: 35
Min. CCA: 280
Case size: U1R
Blade Bolt Torque: 45%5 Ft. Lbs.
CONGRATULATmONS on your purchase
of a new tractor. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured to give
you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact a
Sears or other qualified 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".
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