Craftsman 917.272230 - Manual (Page 6)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE
CAPACITY
AND TYPE:
3.5 GALLONS
UNLEADED
REGULAR
OILTYPE
(PI-SF-SJ): SAE10W30 (above 32°F)
SAE5W-30(beiow32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5 PINTS
W/OFILTER; 4.0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG:
(GAP: .030”)
CHAMPION RC12YC
GROUND SPEED 1st 1.2
(MPH): 2nd 1.5
3rd 2.4
4th 3.5
5th 4.8
6th 5.3
REVERSE: 1.5
TIRE PRESSURE:FRONT: 14PSI
REAR: 10PSI
CHARGING
SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM
BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30
MIN. CCA: 240
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT
TORQUE:
45-55 FT. LBS.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase
of a new tractor. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured to give
you tile best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact
your nearest Sears or other qualified
service center. We have competent, well-
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".
REPAIR AGREEMENT
A Repair Agreement is available on this
product. Contact your nearest Sears
store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintain­
ing, caring for and using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions under “Mainte­
nance" and “Storage" sections of tiris
owner's manual.
^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-covered 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 service
center. (See REPAIR PARTS section of
this manual).