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, 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
NUMBER917.257720
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
THE MODELANDSERIALNUMBERS 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 RESPONSNBILmTIES
o Read and observe the safety rules.
oFollow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your unit.
Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili- ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: | 18.0 |
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GASOM NE CAPACITY | 3,5 GALLONS |
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| UNLEADED | REGULAR | |||
OIL TYPE | SAE 30 (above 32°F) | |||||
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OILCAPACITY: | W/FILTER: |
| 4.0 PINTS | |||
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| W/O FILTER: | 3.5 PINTS | ||
SPARK | PLUG: | CHAMPION | RV17YC | |||
(GAP: | .025") |
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VALVE CLEARANCE: | INTAKE: |
| .003" | |||
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| .016" | |
GROUND SPEED (MPH): | Forward | L.O | Ht | |||
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| 1st | 0.8 | 1.8 | |
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| 2nd | 1.4 | 3.4 | |
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| 3rd | 2.4 | 5.6 | |
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| Reverse | 0.9 | 2.2 | |
TRANSAXLE | OIL | 4 QUARTS |
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CAPACITY | AND TYPE: | SAE 30 |
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TIRE PRESSURE: | FRONT: | 14PSI |
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| REAR: | 10 PSI |
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CHARGING | SYSTEM: | 15 AMPS | @ 3600 RPM | |||
BLADE | BOLT TORQUE: |
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WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combus- tion engine and should not be used on or near any unim- proved
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).
LmMR'EDTWO 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 material or workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
oExpendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts. o Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.
o 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 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 tS 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 also 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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