Craftsman 917.272233 Sasoline 3,5 Gallons Capacity Unleaded Andtype Regular, Reverse, Charging

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PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

SASOLINE 3,5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

ANDTYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE 10w30 (above32=F)

IAPI-SF-SJ): SAE5W-30Ibelow 32_F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5 PINTS W/OFILTER: 4.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC SAP: .030")

GROUND SPEED	1st	1.2
(MPH):	2nd	1.5
	3rd	2.4
	4th	3.5
	5th	4.8
	6th	5,3
	REVERSE:	1.5

TIRE PRESSURE:FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSi

CHARGING

SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U 1R

BLADE BOLT 45-55 F"E LBS. I'ORQUE:

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 your nearest Seem or other qualified service center. We have competent, well-

trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructionswilt 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 instructionsunder "Mainte-

nance_ and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.

_I_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

California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lends. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center. (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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