Sears 917.258542 owner manual Maintenance Agreement

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/DepartmenL We have competent, well- trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions wil! enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly., Always observe the "SAFETY RULES",

VlODEL

NUMBER 917,258542

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATEOFPURCHASE

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERSWILLBE 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- ucto Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

-Read and observe the safety rules.

oFo!low 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

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER:		15.0
GASOLINE CAPACITY		1 25 GALLONS
AND TYPE:		UNLEADED			REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): 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			! 5
		3rd			23
		4th			3.5
		5th			4-4
		6th			5 7
		REVERSE:			t ,7
TIRE PRESSURE:		FRONT:		14 PSI
		REAR:		10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM:		3 AMPS		BATTERY
		5 AMPS		HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY:		AMP/HR:			30
		MIN,	CCA:		240
		CASE	SIZE:		UtR
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's exhaust 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).

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 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, 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 workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears

riding equipment proves defective in material or 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 EQUIPMENT 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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