Sears 917.257462 manual Customer Responsibilities, Product Specifications, Maintenance Agreement

CONGRATULATIONSon your purchaseof a Sears LawnRider. It has beendesigned,engineeredand manufacturedto giveyouthebestpossibledependability andperformance.

Shouldyou experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service

Center/Department. We have competent, well-trained

technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly, Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL

NUMBER 917.257462

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 unit.

•Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this owner'smanual.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER:	12.0
GASOLINE CAPACITY:	1.4 GALLONS
	UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL (3.0 PINTS)	SAE 30 (or 10W-30)
	WINTER: SAE 5W-30
SPARK PLUG (GAP.030 IN.):	CHAMPION RJ-19LM
	STD361458
VALVE CLEARANCE:	INTAKE .005 - .007 IN.
	EXHAUST .009 - .011 IN.
GROUND SPEED:	FORWARD
	1st "	.95	MPH
	2nd	1.25	MPH
	3rd	1.94	MPH
	4th	2.91	MPH
	5th	3.71	MPH
	6th	4.76	MPH
	REVERSE: 1.46		MPH
TIRE PRESSURE:	FRONT:	14 PSI
	REAR:	12 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM:	3 AMPS	BA'I-FERY
	@3600 RPM
BLADE BOLT TORQUE:	30-35 FT. LBS.

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combus-

tion engine and should not be used on or near any unim- proved forest-covered,brush-covered or grass-covered 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 (_Section4442 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 years from date of purchase,when this ridingequipmentis maintained,lubricated,and tuned up accordingto the operating and maintenance instructionsin the owner'smanual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

ThisWarrantydoes not cover:

•Tire replacementor repaircaused by puncturesfrom outsideobjects(such as nails,thorns,stumps,or glass).

•Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse, suchas blades,sparkplug,air cleanersand belts.

•Repairs necessarybecause of operator abuse or negligence,includingbent crankshaftsand the failure to maintainthe equipmentaccording to the insttuctionscontainedin the owner'smanual.

•Ridingequipmentusedfor commercialor rentalpurposes.

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For90 daysfrom dateof purchase,if any batte_ includedwith thisridingequipmentprovesdefectivein materialor workmanship and ourtestingdeterminesthe batterywillnotholda charge,Searswillreplacethe patten] at no charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLEBY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.

This Warrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,and you may also have otherrightswhichvaryfrom state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/731CR-W SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, IL 60684

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