Craftsman 917.270831 - Manual (Page 5)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE
CAPACITY
AND TYPE:
3.5 GALLONS
UNLEADED
REGULAR
OILTYPE SAE 30(ABOVE 32“F)
(APl-SF/SG/SH); SAE 5W-30
(BELOW 32“F)
OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION
(GAP: .030”) RJ19LM OR J19LM
VALVE INTAKE: .004”-.006?
CLEARANCE: EXHAUST:.007”-.009”
GROUND SPEED FORWARD:
(MPH): 1ST 1.2
2ND 1.5
3RD 2.3
4TH 3.5
5TH 4.8
6TH 5.4
REVERSE: 1.5
TIRE FRONT: 14PSI
PRESSURE: REAR: 10PSI
CHARGING 3 AMPS BATTERY
SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY; AMP/HR: 30
MIN. CCA: 240
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 dependabil­
ity 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 tfactor.
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.
^ W ARNING: 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 simitar laws.
Federal taws 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).