Craftsman 917.258911 owner manual Maintenance Agreement, Customer Responsibilities, Model

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor° It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department Department. We have com- petent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual.. The instructionswill

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractorpropefly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL

NUMBER917.258911

SERIAL qUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL N UMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT_

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod- uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

o Read and observe the safety rules.

°Follow a regular schedule inmaintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

°Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili- ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner'smanual,.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER:	22.5
GASOLINE CAPACITY	3.5 GALLONS
AND TYPE:	UNLEADED		REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):	SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)
	SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY:	W/FILTER:		42	PINTS
	WTO FILTER:		37	PINTS
SPARK PLUG:	CHAMPION		RC12YC
(GAP: _030")
VALVE CLEARANCE:	NOT ADJUSTABLE
GROUND SPEED (MPH):	FORWARD:		0 - 58
	REVERSE:		0-2.t
TIRE PRESSURE:	FRONT:	14 PSI
	REAR:	10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM:	15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM
BATTERY:	AMP/HR:		35
	M1N CCA:		280
	CASE SIZE:		U1R
BLADE BOLT TORQUE:	30-35 FT. LBS

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-coverer] or grass-cov- ered land unlessthe engine'sexhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if any)_ ifa 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 lawso 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 "iNVOYEAR 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'smanual

•Hiding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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 wifenot hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge.

IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN HIDING EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER.. AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANT'( SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP- MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS 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 rightswhich may vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., [:)/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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