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. We have competent, we_l-
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".
MODEL
NUMBER 917.256600
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOB 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: | 15.5 |
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GASOLINE CAPACITY | 5 QUARTS | REGULAR | |||
AND TYPE: | UNLEADED | ||||
OIL TYPE | SAE 10W30 | (above 32°F) | |||
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| SAE | (below | 32 F) | |
OIL CAPACITY: | W/FILTER: | 4.0 | PINTS | ||
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| W/O FILTER: | 3.5 | PINTS | |
SPARK | PLUG: | CHAMPION | RC12YC | ||
(GAP: | .040") |
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VALVE CLEARANCE: | NOT ADJUSTABLE |
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GROUND SPEED (MPH): | FORWARD: |
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| 1st |
| 1.1 |
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| 2nd |
| 1.4 |
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| 3rd |
| 2.3 |
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| 4th |
| 3.5 |
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| 5th |
| 4.5 |
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| 6th |
| 5.7 |
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| REVERSE: | 1.8 |
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TIRE PRESSURE: | FRONT: | 14 PSI |
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| REAR: | 10 PSi |
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CHARGING SYSTEM: | 3 AMPS | BATTERY |
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| 5 AMPS | HEADLIGHTS | ||
?,ATTERY: | AMP/HR: |
| 30 |
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| MIN. CCA: | 240 |
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| CASESIZE: | U1R |
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BLADE | BOLT TORQUE: |
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WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
In the state of California the above is required by law oSection 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). ther 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).
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 parts found to be detective in material or workmanship.
This Warranty does net 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.
NEAREST
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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