Craftsman 917.270961 - Manual (Page 5)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE
CAPACITY
AND TYPE:
3.5 GALLONS
UNLEADED
REGULAR
OILTYPE
(API-SF/SG/SH):
SAE 30
(ABOVE 32“F)
SAE5W-30
(BELOW 32“F)
OIL CAPACITY: 3.0PINTS
SPARK PLUG:
(GAP: .030”)
CHAMPION
RJ19LM OR J19LM
VALVE
ADJUSTMENT
INTAKE: ,004”-.006”
EXHAUST: .00r-.009”
GROUND
SPEED (MPH):
FORWARD: 5.5
REVERSE: 2.4
TIRE
PRESSURE:
FRONT: 14PSI
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING
SYSTEM:
3AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30
MIN. CCA: 240
CASESIZE:U1R
BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS
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of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been
designed, engineered and manufactured
to give you the best possible depend­
ability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact
your nearest Sears Authorized 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"
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance 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 opera­
tor. / r
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).