Craftsman 917.272247 Repair Agreement, Customer Responsibilities, Product Specifications, 3round

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PRODUCT		SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline			4	Gallons
Capacity			Unleaded
and Type:			Regular
Oil Type			SAE		10W30
			(above			32°F)
API-SF-SJ):			SAE		5W-30
			(below			32°F)
Dil Capacity:			W/Filter:				4.5	Pints
			W/O		Filter:		4.0	Pints
Spark	Plug:		Champion				RC12YC
_Gap:	.030")
3round	Speed		(MPH):
			Forward:				0 -	5.5
			Reverse:				0 -	2.4
Tire Pressure:			Front:				14	PSI
			Rear:				10	PSI
Charging
System:			15 Amps				@ 3600 RPM
Battery:			Amp/Hr:				28
			Min. CCA:				230
			Case			size:	U1R
Blade	Bolt	Torque:		45-55		Ft. Lbs.

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.

Keys

Please read 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.

AWARNING: 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 lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

(2) Keys	For Future	Use
	For Future	Use
Video Cassette		Slope Sheet

Bubble Level

Mower

Leveling Wrench

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