Sears 917.25953 Product Specifications, Maintenance Agreement, Customer Responsibilities

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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/Departmento 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 properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES"°

MODEL

NUMBER 917,259530

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER:

15.5

 

 

 

GASOLINE CAPACITY

1..25 GALLONS

 

AND TYPE:

UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL TYPE (APFSF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

 

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

OiL CAPACITY:

30 PINTS

 

 

SPARK

PLUG:

CHAMPION

RJ 19LM

(GAP:

.030")

 

 

 

 

VALVE

CLEARANCE:

INTAKE:

 

.005" _ .007"

 

 

EXHAUST:

.009"

- .011"

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

FORWARD:

0-

55

 

 

REVERSE:

0-

2.4

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSi

 

 

 

REAR:

10 PSi

 

CHARGING SYSTEM:

3 AMPS

BATTERY

 

 

5 AMPS

HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY:

AMP/HR:

 

25

 

YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBERAND

DATE OFPURCHASEAND KEEPtN 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

=Read and observe the safety rules.

FoIIow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor..

FoIIow 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

MIN CCA: t90

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

30-35 FT" LBS

unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov- ered 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 rand& A spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/ Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).r

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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's manual, Sears wilt repair or repiace, 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, bells, etc.

Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or giass.

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 BATTERY

For ninety (go) 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

IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT 1S 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, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT 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 rights which may vary from state to state..

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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Contents IIIII/1//1/1//I/I/11 Safety Rules Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Product SpecificationsMaintenance Agreement Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentINDEX Performance Accessories AN Attach EntsContents of Hardware Pack Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck Brake System FIGo 7CHECKLISTInstall Mulcher Plate See Figs To Convert to Bagging orLock OperationKnow Your Tractor OperatroTo Move Forward and Backward See HOW to USE Your TractorCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig OperatuoBefore Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsImportant should Your Transmission Require ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Hydrostatic Transmission Warm UPMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsReptaceSparkPlug Lubrication ChartRegularservice General RecommendationsBlade Removal See Fig Customer ResponTractor Brake OperationTransaxle Cooling BatteryTo Clean Battery and Terminals BeltsAIR Filter See Fig Clean AIR Screen See FigTo Service PRE-CLEANER To Service CartridgeViuffler CleaningOusto E ESPONS! Lities Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigDepress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake To Level Mower Housing SERVmCE and AdjustmentsTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Service ANAdjustments See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Service AN AdjustmentsTo Adjust Motion Control Lever See Fig Transmission RemovaijreplacementINTERL.OCKS and Relays To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Replace Headlight BulbFinal Setting Service a AdjustmentsTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Preliminary SettingStorage EngineOther Cause Correction TRO Leshooting POmNTSCausecorrection Troubleshootung Pounts