Craftsman 917.270751 owner manual Product Specifications, Customer Responsibilities

_,Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means

CAUTIONT!! BECOME AWAREH! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_I, CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

_I, CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE		1.25 GALLONS
CAPACITY		UNLEADED
AND TYPE:		REGULAR
OIL TYPE		SAE 30 (ABOVE				32°F)
API-SF/SG/SH):		SAE 5W-30
		(BELOW		32°F)
OIL CAPACITY:		4.O PINTS
SPARK	PLUG:	CHAMPION			RC12YC
GAP:	.030")
VALVE		INTAKE:			.004"-.006"
CLEARANCE:		EXHAUST:			.004"-.006"
GROUND SPEED		FORWARD:
(MPH):		1sT			1.2
		2 N°			1.5
		3 RD			2.3
		4TM			3.5
		5TM			4.8
		6TM			5.4
		REVERSE:			1.5
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT:				14 PSI
		REAR:		10 PSI
CHARGING		16AMPS@			3600	RPM
SYSTEM:
BATTERY:		AMP/HR:			28
		MIN. CCA:			230
		CASE	SIZE: U1R
BLADE	BOLT	27-35	FT. LBS.
TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependabili- ty and performance.

• 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 possible 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.

•I,WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center. We have competent, well-trained techni- cians 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 Sears 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.

_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-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 Sears Authorized Service Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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