CONGRATULATIONSon your purchaseof a Sears Tractor. tt has beendesigned,engineered and manu-
factured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service
Center/Department. We have competent,
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
MODEL
NUMBER 917.255590
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS 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.
MAWNTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod- uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBALtTIES
•Read and observe the safety rules.
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your unit.
•Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili- ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.
PRODUCT SPEC FmCATIONS
HORSEPOWER: | 12.5 |
GASOLINE CAPACITY: | 5 QUARTS |
| UNLEADED REGULAR |
OiL (3.0 PINTS): | SAE 30 (or |
| WINTER: SAE |
SPARK PLUG (GAP.030 IN.); | CHAMPION |
| STD361458 |
VALVE CLEARANCE: | iNTAKE .005 |
| EXHAUST .009 |
GROUND SPEED: | FORWARD: |
| REVERSE: |
TIRE PRESSURE: | FRONT: 14 PSi |
| REAR: 10 PSI |
CHARGING SYSTEM: | 3 AMPS BATTERY |
| 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS |
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: |
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combus- tion engine and should not be used on or near any unim- proved
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 taws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this 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 becomeworn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts.
•Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as naits, thorns, stumps, or glass.
oRepairsnecessary 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,
Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LiMiTED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For 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 wil_not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge,
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT tN 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.,
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