Craftsman 917.256544 - Manual (Page 3)

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Tractor, it has been designed, engineered and manufac­
tured to give you the best possibie 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 tractor.
Please read and retain this manuai. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.
Always observe the
“SAFETY RULES”.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
NUMBER
SERIAL
NUMBER
91 7.256544
DATEOFPURCH.ASE
THEMODELANDSERIAL 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 RESPONSiBlLiTIES
» Read and observe the safety rules.
® Foliowa regularschedule in maintaining, caringforand
using your tractor.
® Follow the instructions under “Customer Responsibili­
ties” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.
HORSEPOWER; 15.0
GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (APl-SF/SG): 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:
(GAP: .040") CHAMPION RC12YC
VALVE CLEARANCE; NOT ADJUSTABLE
GROUND SPEED (MPH); FORWARD;
1st 1.1
2nd 1.5
3rd 2.3
4th 3.5
5th 4.4
6th 5.7
REVERSE: 1.7
TIRE PRESSURE; FRONT: 14 PS!
REAR: 10PSi
CHARGING SYSTEM; 3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY; AMP/HR: 30
MIN. CCA: 240
CASE SIZE: U1R
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.
» Ftepairs 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.
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 stale.
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