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 CenteriDepartmenL 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 917.252560

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUN D 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.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod- uct, Contact your nearest Sears store for detaiiso

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBQLITUES

o Read and observe the safety rules.

oFollow 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 SPFECUFRCATIONS

HORSEPOWER:

t9..0

 

GASOLINE CAPACITY

3..5GALLONS

AND TYPE:

UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SFtSG);

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OiLcaPaciTY:

a,0P NTS

SPARK PLUG:

CHAMPfON RJ-19LM

(GAP: ..030")

STD361458

VALVE CLEARANCE:

iNTAKE:

004" - .006"

 

EXHAUST: .007" - 009"

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

FORWARD:

 

1st

1.14

 

2nd

150

 

3rd

2 34

 

4th

3.50

 

5th

450

 

6th

&70

 

REVERSE: 1..80

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSi

 

REAR:

10 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM:

3 AMPS

BATTERY

 

5 AMPS

HEADLIGHTS

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-cov- ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any)., tf 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 lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/ Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this rnanual).

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LIMgTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRnC START RUDING EQUmPMENT

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 matedal or workmanship,

This Warranty does not cover:

°Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners and belt&

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

oRepairs 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

°Riding equipment used for commercialor rental purposes.

LIMITF_.D 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 wii! 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 iN THE UNITED STATES

ThisWarranty gives you specific regalrights, and you may afso have other rights which may vary fromstate to state,

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CQ, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

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