Craftsman 917.272464 Product Specifications, Repair Agreement, Customer Responsibilities

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline		3.5	Gallons
Capacity		Unleaded
and Type:		Regular
Oil Type		SAE	30
API-SF-SJ):		(Above		32°F)
		SAE	5W-30
		(Below		32°F)
Oil Capacity:		4 Pints
Spark	Plug:	Champion			RC12YC
GAP:	.040")
Ground	Speed	Forward:			5.5
MPH):		Reverse:			2.4
Tire Pressure:		Front:		14	PSI
		Rear:		10	PSI
Charging		16 Amps			@ 3600 RPM
System:
Battery:		Amp/Hr:			28
		Min. CCA:			230
		Case		Size: UIR
Blade	Bolt	27-35		Ft. Lbs.
Torque:

CONGRATULATIONS 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 road 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.

_IbWARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forost-coverod,brush- covered or grass-coverod land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark attester 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 California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark attester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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