PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

Gasoline

Capacity

3.0 Gallons

 

 

and Type:

 

Unleaded

Regular

Oil Type:

 

 

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

(API-SG-SL)

 

SAE 5W30

(below 32°F

Oil Capacity:

 

W/Filter:

 

64

oz.

 

 

 

WiO Filter:

60

oz.

Spark Plug:

 

Champion

QC12YC

 

 

 

(Gap:

.030")

 

Ground

Speed

Fon,,Jard:

0 - 5.5

 

 

 

Reverse:

0 - 2.4

Charging

System:

3 Amps

Battery

 

 

 

 

5 Amps

Headlights

Battery:

 

 

Amp/Fir:

 

28

 

 

 

 

Min. CCA:

230

 

 

 

 

Case size:

U1R

Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55 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 repre- sentatives 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".

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules. , Follow a regular schedule in main-

taining, 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 unim- proved 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 re- quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- nia 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 manual).

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AGREEMENTS

Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products,

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Here's what's included in the Agreement:

°Expert service by our 12,000 profe- sionat repair specialists.

°Unlimited service and no charge for

parts and labor on all covered repairs.

Product replacement if your covered product can't be fixed.

,Discount of 10% from regular price of service and service-related parts not covered by the agreement; also, 10% off regular price of preventive mainte- nance check,

. Fast help by phone- phone sup- port from a Sears representative on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service ap- pointment online.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories.

That's the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for years to come. Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply.

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28928, 917.289280 specifications

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