CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. it has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.,

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department Department. We have com-,_

petent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to se_ce 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".

MODEL

NUMBER917,.251560

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERSWILL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT°

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBERAND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-

uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details°

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety nJles.

Foliow a regularschedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor,

°Follow the instructions under"Customer Responsibili- ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner'smantJal,

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS

HORSEPOWER:

22,5

 

 

 

GASOLINE CAPACITY

3°5 GALLONS

 

_,NDTYPE:

UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG):

SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:

W/FILTER:

 

4°2 PINTS

 

W/O FILTER: 3,.7 PINTS

SPARK PLUG:

CHAMPION

RC12YC

(GAP: .030")

 

 

 

 

VALVE CLEARANCE:

NOT ADJUSTABLE

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

FORWARD:

0-

5.6

 

REVERSE:

0-

2°5

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSi

 

 

REAR:

10 PSi

 

CHARGING SYSTEM:

!5 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

BATTERY:

AMPtHR:

 

35

 

 

MIN. CCA:

280

 

CASE SIZE:

U1R

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

30-35 FT.. LBS,.

 

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-cov- ered land unless the engine'sexhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrester meeting applicabIe 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 tawso Federal laws apply on federal lands., A spark arrester for the muffler is available through y_ournearest Sears Authorized Service Center/ Department (See REPAIR PARTS section ofthis manual),,

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner'smanual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material

or workmanship

This Warranty does not cover:

Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass°

=Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual

°Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes_

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this tiding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge.

IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE,, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP- MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY,) THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT iS IN THE UNITED STATES,,

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other dghts which may vary from state to state,,

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, 1L 60179

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