PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline

5 Gallons

 

Capacity

Unleaded

 

and Type:

Regular

 

Oil Type

SAE 10W30

 

(above 32°F)

API-SF-SJ):

SAE 5W-30

 

 

(below 32°F)

Oil Capacity:

W/Filter:.

4.5 Pints

 

W/O Filter:

4.0 Pints

Spark Plug:

Champion

RC12YC

'_Gap:.030')

 

 

Ground Speed

Lo:

Hi:

(MPH):

0.7

1.7

 

1.4

3.3

 

2.3

5.4

Reverse:

0.9

2.1

Tire Pressure:

Front:

14 PSI

 

Rear:

10 PSI

Charging

System:15 Amps @ 3600 RPIV

Battery:Amp/Hr: 35 Min. CCA: 280 Case size: Ul R

Blade BoltTorque: 27-35 Ft. Lbs.

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 a Sears or other qualified 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 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'smanual.

_WARNING. This tractor is equipped

with an intemal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush- covered or grass-covered land unless the engine'sexhaust system is equipped with a spark an'astermeeting 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 service center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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917.274953 specifications

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