Craftsman 917.259172 manual Maintenance Agreement, Customer RESPONSIBULmTgES

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 Department. We have com- petent, welFtrained 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

NUMBER917o259172

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PU RCHASE

THE MODEL AND 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.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod- ucL Contact your nearest Sears store for detail&

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBULmTgES

•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,,

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-

PRODUCY SPECIIFKCATmONS

HORSEPOWER:		19,.5
GASOLINE CAPACITY		3°5 GALLONS
AND TYPE:		UNLEADED		REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SGtSH):		SAE 30 (above 32°F)
		SAE 5W_30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY:		&0 PINTS
SPARK	PLUG:	CHAMPION		RJ19LM
(GAP:	.030")
VALVE	CLEARANCE:	INTAKE:		,004"-..006"
		EXHAUST:		007"-.009"
GROUND SPEED (MPH):		FORWARD:		0- 5.5
		REVERSE:		0-2.4
TIRE PRESSURE:		FRONT:	t4	PSI
		REAR:	t0	PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM:		3 AMPS	BATTERY
		5 AMPS	HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY:		AMPtHR:		30
		MINo CCA:		240
		CASE SIZE:		U1R
BLADE	BOLT TORQUE:	27-35 FT. LBS,

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 land& A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/ Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

LINiITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSIViAN RIDmNG EQUIPIViENT

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:

oExpendable 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.

LliVHTED 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 determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears wili 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-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 lS IN THE UNITED STATES.,

This Warranty gives you specific Iegal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state°

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COo, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, 1L 60179

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