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 CentedDepartment. We have competent, well-

trained technicians 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'L

MODEL

NUMBER 917252540

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT°

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP tN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE°

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod- UCto Contact your nearest Sears store for detaits_

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

oRead and observe the safety rules.

°Fo!low a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

°Fotlow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili- ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual

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PRODUCT SPECRFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER:

14.5

 

 

 

GASOLINE

CAPACITY

5 QUARTS

 

 

AND TYPE:

 

UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG):

SAE 10W30

(above 32°F)

 

 

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:

W/FILTER:

4.0

PINTS

 

 

 

W/O FILTER:

3.5

PINTS

SPARK

PLUG:

CHAMPION

RC12YC

(GAP:

.040")

 

 

 

 

VALVE

CLEARANCE:

NOT ADJUSTABLE

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

FORWARD:

 

 

 

 

 

1st

 

1,1

 

 

 

 

2nd

 

1.4

 

 

 

 

3rd

 

2_0

 

 

 

 

4th

 

3.0

 

 

 

 

5th

 

4 2

 

 

 

 

6th

 

5..0

 

 

 

REVERSE:

15

 

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSI

 

 

 

 

REAR:

10 PSI

 

CHARGING

SYSTEM:

3 AMPS

BATTERY

 

 

 

5 AMPS

HEADLIGHTS

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 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 Authorized Service Center/ Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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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's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any pads 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, elc

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 batter,] included with this riding 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 rights which may vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK

AND CO., D/817 WA,,

HOFFMAN,

ESTATES, IL

60179

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