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. We have competent, weft-
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 properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
MODEL
NUMBER 917.259567
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER
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 _:_ead and observe the safety rules.
,"_oilowa regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.
- Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili- ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.
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 |
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AND TYPE: | UNLEADED REGULAR | ||
OIL TYPE | |||
| SAE | 32°F) | |
OIL CAPACITY: | 3.0 PINTS |
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SPARK PLUG: | CHAMPION RJ19LM | ||
(GAP: .030") |
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VALVE CLEARANCE: | INTAKE: | .004" | |
| EXHAUST: .007" | ||
GROUND SPEED (MPH): | FORWARD: | 1.1 |
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| 2nd | 1.4 |
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| 3rd | 2_3 |
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| 4th | 3.5 |
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| 5th | 4.5 |
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| 6th | 5.7 | - |
| REVERSE: | 1.8 |
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TIRE PRESSURE: | FRONT: | 14PSi | ||
| REAR: | 10 PSi | ||
CHARGING SYSTEM: | 3 | AMPS BATTERY | ||
| 5 | AMPS HEADLIGHTS | ||
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 berfiaintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the Califorr_. Public Resources Code). Other states may have simila_ws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center! Department (Soe 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 worn during normal use,such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.
•Tire replacement or repaircaused by punctures from outsideobjects, 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 inthe owner'smanual.
Ridingequipment 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 determinesthe battery will not hold a charge, Searswill replacethe battery at nocharge.
DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. AFTER 30 DAYS FROM
THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER.
FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY.) THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS INTHE 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., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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