Sears 917.2566 Maintenance Agreement, Product Specifications, 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/Department. We have competent, we_l-

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 917.256600

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATEOFPURCHASE

THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

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

•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's manual.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER:

15.5

 

 

 

GASOLINE CAPACITY

5 QUARTS

REGULAR

AND TYPE:

UNLEADED

OIL TYPE (APt-SF/SG):

SAE 10W30

(above 32°F)

 

 

SAE 5W-30

(below

32 F)

OIL CAPACITY:

W/FILTER:

4.0

PINTS

 

 

W/O FILTER:

3.5

PINTS

SPARK

PLUG:

CHAMPION

RC12YC

(GAP:

.040")

 

 

 

 

VALVE CLEARANCE:

NOT ADJUSTABLE

 

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

FORWARD:

 

 

 

 

1st

 

1.1

 

 

 

2nd

 

1.4

 

 

 

3rd

 

2.3

 

 

 

4th

 

3.5

 

 

 

5th

 

4.5

 

 

 

6th

 

5.7

 

 

 

REVERSE:

1.8

 

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSI

 

 

 

REAR:

10 PSi

 

CHARGING SYSTEM:

3 AMPS

BATTERY

 

 

 

5 AMPS

HEADLIGHTS

?,ATTERY:

AMP/HR:

 

30

 

 

 

MIN. CCA:

240

 

 

 

CASESIZE:

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,k3rush-covered or grass-cov- ered land unless the engine'sexhaust 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 Lneffective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law oSection 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). ther 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's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be detective in material or workmanship.

This Warranty does net cover:

,,Expendable items which become worn 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 BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this tiding 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 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, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT TO YOUR

NEAREST SEARS-SERVICE CENTER.-(IN_HOMEWqARRANTY SERVICE WtLL 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 Model Number 917.256600 Ownersmanual RoFTZHaNSafety is Involved Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On MowersI11. Children Customer Responsibilities Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentIndex Accessoattachments Engine MaintenancePerformance Contents of Hardware Pack Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Connect Batiery See FigCheck Tire Pressure Install Mower and Drive Belt See Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Discharging Install Mulcher Plate See Figs aOperation Know Your Tractor Attachment Clutch Switch Used to engageHOW to USE Your Tractor OperationTo Move Forward and Backward To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigBefore Starting the Engine ShoulderboltMulching Mowing Tips TRASH. Clean After Each USEMowing Tips To Start Engine See FigEach USE Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTo Sharpen Blade See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareBelts Clean AIR Screen See FigEngine Transaxle CoolingSpark Plugs Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasEngine OIL Filter See Fig MufflerRecheck measurements After adjusting ServiceAdjustments To Level Mower HousingService and Adjustments To Replace Mower Drive BeltEqually SO Mower will Stay Level SIDE-TO- Side To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch SeeTo Adjust Brake See Fig Electric clutch should provide years of service.Frontwheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTransaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See Figs Transaxleii ,--J1--=Interlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak BAI-rERY See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust THROnLE Control Cable See FigFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points ProblemcauseCorrection Correcon Problem CauseClips Tractor - Model Number SchematicIgnition Switch WiringElectrical Tractor = Model NumberKEY Part Description InterLockPTO Chassis and Enclosures Tractor = = Model NumberPlate Tractor - Model Number3637 Drive121520X Tractor = = Model NumberDrive KEY Part NO, noSteering Assembly Wheel Tractor -- Model NumberKEY Part DESCRiPTiONEngine Tractor - Model Number EngineKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor Model Number Seat AssemblyWheels & Tires Decals41I 521 Mower LiftTractor --MODEL Number 917,256600 Mower LiftSpring Retainer 1O5 104 106 101 Mower DeckPart KEY Description Tractor -= Model NumberDana Transaxle Model Number Tractor - Model Number 917,256600Dana Transaxle = Model Number KEY Part Description NO. no640 Engine Controls J Tractor -- Model NumberKohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS41525 AIR Intake Blower H OCrankshaft KEY Part Description 21 \ Cylinder HEAD, Valve and BreatherFuel System KEY Part NO. no Kohler Engine = Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS41525Tractor - Model Number 917,256600 KEY Part NO. no Service Notes Sight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or Tree Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill SightingPart Number Part Description If YOU Need Repair Service Or PartsFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Model Number Engine Model NO. CV15S PS41525
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