CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a. Sears Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- turad to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem 'youcannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department. We have competent, well-
trained technicians 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 propedy. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES'.
MODEL
NUMBER 917.259561
SERIAL
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MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod- uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
•Read and observe the safety rules.
•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.
•Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili- ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner'smanua_l.
WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: | 19.5 |
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GASOLINE CAPACITY | 3.5 GALLONS | ||
AND TYPE: | UNLEADED | REGULAR | |
OIL TYPE | |||
| SAE | ||
OIL CAPACITY: | W/FILTER: | 3.5 PINTS | |
| W/O FILTER: 3.0 PINTS | ||
SPARK PLUG: | CHAMPION RC12YC | ||
GAP: .030") |
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VALVE CLEARANCE: | INTAKE: |
| .004" |
| EXHAUST: .004" | ||
GROUND SPEED (MPH): | FORWARD: | 1.1 | |
| 1st |
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| 2nd |
| 1.5 |
| 3rd |
| 2,3 |
| 4th |
| 3,5 |
| 5th |
| 4.4 |
| 6th |
| 5.7 |
| REVERSE: | 1.7 | |
TIRE PRESSURE: | FRONT: | 14PSI | |
| REAR: | 10 PSI | |
.'HARGING SYSTEM: | 16 @ 3600 RPM | ||
3ATTERY: | AMP/HR: |
| 30 |
| MIN. CCA: |
| 240 |
| CASE SIZE: | U1R | |
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: | |||
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 Authorized Service Center/
Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner'smanual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
Expendable items which become wom during normal Use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.
Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.
Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BA'R'ERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge.
FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY.) THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN THE UNITED STATES.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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