PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

ANDTYPE: REGULAR

)ILTYPE SAE 10W30

API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

_)ILCAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5PINTS

W/O FILTER: 4.0PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION

GAP: .030")

RC12YC

 

GROUND SPEED

LO:

HI:

(MPH):

0.7

1.7

 

1.4

3.3

 

2.3

5.4

REVERSE: 0.9

2.1

TiRE

FRONT:

14 PSI

PRESSURE:

REAR:

10 PSI

CHARGING

15AMPS @ 3600RPM

SYSTEM:

 

 

BA'I-FERY:

AMP/HR:

35

 

MIN. CCA:

280

 

CASE SIZE:U1R

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 a

Sears or other qualified service center. We have competent, well-trained techni- cians and the proper tools to service or repairthis tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions wilt 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.

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'sexhaust 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 service center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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917.27499 specifications

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