Craftsman 917.270750 - Manual (Page 5)

SAFETY RULES
^Look for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR
FETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden­
tal starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs always
disconnect spark plug wire and place wire
v^ere it cannot contact spark plug.
A c AUTION: D o not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.
^CAUTION: Tow only the attachments
that are recommended by and comply with
specifications of the manufacturer of your
tractor. Use common sense when towing.
Operate only at the lowest possible speed
when on a slope. Too heavy of a load,
while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can
lose traction with the ground and cause
TOU to lose control of your tractor.
^WARNING: The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE
CAPACITY
AND TYPE: 1.25 GALLONS
UNLEADED
REGULAR
OIL TYPE
(API-SF/SG/SH):
SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W-30
(BELOW 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 4.0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG:
(GAP: .030”) CHAMPION RC12YC
VALVE
CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004"-.006"
EXHAUST: .004"-.006"
GROUND SPEED
(MPH): FORWARD:
1 ST
1.2
2 ND
1.5
3 RO
2.3
4 TH
3.5
5 TH
4.8
6™ 5.4
REVERSE: 1.5
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14PSI
REAR; 10PSI
CHARGING
SYSTEM: 16 AMPS® 3600 RPM
BATTERY: AMP/HR; 28
MIN. CCA: 230
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT
TORQUE: 27-35 FT. LBS.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase
of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been
designed, engineered and manufactured
to give you the best possible dependabili­
ty and performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact your
nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.
We have competent, well-trained techni­
cians 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 Sears 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 this
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 Authorized Service
Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of
5 this manual).