A, Look for this symbol to point out impor- tant safety precautions. It means CAU- TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_,CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always dis- connect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. _,CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

_I, CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of

your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest pos- sible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.

Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

_,WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

ANDTYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPESAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 3.5 PINTS

W/OFILTER: 3.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM

GAP: .030")

OR J19LM

 

VALVE

INTAKE:

 

.003"-.005"

CLEARANCE:

EXHAUST:

.005"-.007"

GROUND SPEED FORWARD:

 

(MPH):

1sT

 

1.2

 

2

 

1.5

 

3 RD

 

2.4

 

4 TM

 

3.5

 

5TM

 

4.8

 

6TM

 

5.3

 

REVERSE:

1.5

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSI

 

REAR:

10PSI

CHARGING

3AMPS

BATTERY

SYSTEM:

5 AMPS

HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY:

AMP/HR:

 

25

 

MIN. CCA:

190

 

CASE SIZE: U1 R

BLADE BOLT

27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. 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".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Repair Agreement is available on this

product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintain- ing, caring for and using your tractor.

Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.

AWARNING: 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-covered 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 lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center/dapartment (See REPAIR PARTS

5section of this manual).

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