Sears 917.25271 Maintenance Agreement, Customer Responsibilities, Product Specifications

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 Service Cen- ter/Department. We have competent, well-trained tech- nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this trac- tor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor prop- erly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL

NUMBER 917.252710

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND 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 rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili- ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER:	18.0
GASOLINE CAPACITY	3.5 GALLONS
AND TYPE:	UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SFiSG):	SAE 10W-30 (above 32°F)
	SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY:	W/FILTER:		4.5 PINTS
	W/O FILTER: 4.0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG:	CHAMPION RV17YC
(GAP: .030")
VALVE CLEARANCE:	INTAKE:		.003" - .006"
	EXHAUST: .013" - .016"
GROUND SPEED (MPH):	FORWARD: 5.62
	REVERSE:		2.4
TIRE PRESSURE:	FRONT:	t4 PSI
	REAR:	10 PSI
CHARGtNG SYSTEM:	15 AMPS @3600RPM
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 (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this 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 parts found to be defective in matedal or

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

mExpendable itemswhich become worn duringnormal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts. Tire replacement or repaircaused by punctures from outsideobjects, such as nails,thorns, stumps, or glass. Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence,improper storageor accident or the failure to maintainthe equipment according to the instructions containedin the owner'smanual.

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 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.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

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

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

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