Sears 917.256543 manual Maintenance Agreement, Model, Serial Number Date of Purchase

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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 CentedDepartment° We have competent, weIF 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 917,256543

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERSWILL BE FOUNDi

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIALNUMBE_R AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE°

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES

o Read and observe the safety rules.

-Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your tractor°

oFollow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili- ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.

PRODUCT SPECDFICATmONS

HORSEPOWER:

15.0

 

 

GASOLINE CAPACITY

5 QUARTS

 

 

AND TYPE:

UNLEADED

REGULAR

OiL TYPE (API_SF/SG):

SAE 10W30

(above 32°F)

 

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:

W/FILTER:

 

40 PINTS

 

 

W/O FILTER:

3.5 PINTS

SPARK

PLUG:

CHAMPION

RCt2YC

(GAP:

.040")

 

 

 

VALVE

CLEARANCE:

NOT ADJUSTABLE

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

FORWARD:

11

 

 

1st

 

 

 

2nd

 

14

 

 

3rd

 

2 3

 

 

4th

 

3 5

 

 

5th

 

&5

 

 

6th

 

5.7

 

 

REVERSE:

 

1.8

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

t4

PSi

 

 

REAR:

t0

PSi

CHARGING SYSTEM:

3 AMPS BATTERY

 

 

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATFERY:

AMP/HR:

 

30

 

 

MIN. CCA:

240

 

 

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-covered or grass-cow ered Iand 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). Otherstates may have similar laws Federal iaws 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).

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UIVlaTED 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 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 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

o Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LliVliTED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

Fer 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

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 SERVECE 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 COo, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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Contents Model Number 917.256543 Ownersmanual Lb Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesMaintenance Agreement ModelSerial Number Date of Purchase Undex Performance AOOE$$OR! and Attach EntsContents of Hardware Pack Unpack Carton Connect Battery See FigsTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidCheck Brake System Install Seat See FigCheck TiRE Pressure Check Deck LevelnessWeldnutfromtho ChecklistInstall IVlULCHER Plate See Figs To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperation Know Your Tractor Ignition Light Switch Ammeter PositionStopping See Fig Howto USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigTo Transport OperationBefore Starting the Engine To Operate Mower See FigMowing Tups To Start Engin = See FigIviulchjng iVtOWING TiPS AS YOU Complete Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USECustom Responsibil ES TractorTires Engine Transaxle CoolingLubrication Areas CleanCustomer AIR INTAKF.JCOOLiNGEngine OIL Filter See Fig CleaningTo Remove Mower See Fig To iNSTALL iVIOWER See FigTo Level Mower Housing Service AN AdjustmentsTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine WEH a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See FigsTo Replace Fuse AdjustmentsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Carburetor See FigTurned in TOO Tight Fuel System Engine OILCylinders Correction Troubleshootbng PointsTroubleshootsng Points