Safety Rules; Product Specifications - Craftsman 917.288623 Operator's Manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline Capacity 3,0 Gallons/11,35 L
and type: Regular Unleaded
Oil Type: SAE30 (above 32_F/0_C)
(API i SGoSL) SAE 5W30 (below 32_F/0°C
Oil Capacity: Wi Filter: 56 Oz./1,65 L
W/out Filter; 48 Oz,!1,4 L
Spark Plug: Champion RCt2YC
(Gap; .030"/0,76 mm)
Charging 3 Amps Batten
System: 5 Amps Headlights
Battery: Amp/H r: 28
Min. CCA: 230
Case size: U1 R
Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55 Ft. Lbe.i62-75 Nm
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of
a new tractor. It has been designed, engi-
neeredand manufacturedto giveyouthe best
possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you can-
not easily remedy, please contact a Sears or
other qualified service center. We havecom-
petent, well-trained representatives and the
propertools to service or repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The
instructionswill enable you to assemble
and maintain your tractor properly, Always
observe the "SAFETY RULES".
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
° Follow a regular schedule in maintaining,
caring for and using your tractor.
• Follow instructions under "Maintenance"
and "Storage" sections of this manual.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equip-
ment (PPE) while operatingthis machine,
including (ata minimum) sturdy footwear,
eyeprotection, and hearing protection. Do
not mowin shorts and/oropentoed footwear,
• Always letsomeone knowyou are outside
mowing.
_WARNING: Thistractor 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 arrestor
meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any). If a spark arrestor is used, it should
be maintained in effective working order by
the operator.
In the state of California the above isrequired
by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is
availablethrough yournearest Sears service
center (See REPAIR PARTS manual),
REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
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dependable operation. But like all products,
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• Expertservice byour 12,000 professional
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Unlimited service and no charge for parts
and labor on all covered repairs.
• Product replacement if your covered
product can't be fixed.
• Discount of 10% from regular price of
service and service-related parts not
covered bythe agreement; also, 10% off
regular price of preventive maintenance
check.
• Fast help by phone - phone support
from a Sears representative on products
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Once you purchasetheAgreement, asimple
phone call is all that it takes for you to sched-
uleservice. You can callanytime day or night,
or schedule a service appointment online.
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