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.

 

 

 

 

W/O

Filter:

60

oz.

Spark

Plug:

Champion

QC12YC

 

 

 

 

(Gap:

 

.040")

 

Ground

 

Speed

Forward:

 

0 - 5.2

 

 

 

 

Reverse:

 

0 - 2.9

Charging

System:

3 Amps

Battery

 

 

 

 

 

5 Amps

Headlights

Battery:

 

 

Amp/Hr:

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

Min.

CCA:

230

 

 

 

 

 

Case

size:

U1R

Blade

Bolt Torque:

45-55

Ft. Lbs.

 

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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 maintain- ing, caring for and using your tractor.

Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

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

_I, 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

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 ar- rester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS manual).

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AGREEMENTS

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Discount of 10% from regular price of

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917.289281 specifications

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