Craftsman 917.271061 - Manual (Page 5)

SAFETY RULES
ALook for this symbol to point out impor­
tant safety precautions. It means CALf-
TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
A c AUTION: In order to prevent acci­
dental starting when setting up, trans­
porting, adjusting or making repairs al­
ways disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
ACAUTION: D o not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the trac­
tor.
ACAUTION; 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 pos­
sible speed when on a slope. Too heavy
of a load, white on a slope, is dangerous.
Tires can lose traction with the ground
and cause you to lose control of your trac­
tor.
AWARNING; 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
OILTYPE .
(API-SF/SG/SH):
SAE10W30 (ABOVE
32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (BELOW
32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS
W/OFILTER: 3.5 PINTS
SPARK PLUG:
(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RC12YC
GROUND SPEED FORWARD:5.5
(MPH): REVERSE: 2.4
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14PSI
REAR: 10PSI
CHARGING
SYSTEM: 3AMPS BATTERY
SAMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30
MIN. CCA: 240
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT
TORQUE: 27-35 FT. LBS.
CONGRATULATIONS on your pur­
chase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has
been designed, engineered and
manufactured to give you the best
possible dependability and perfor­
mance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact
your nearest 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 obsenre 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 opera­
tor.
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 avail£ü:>le
through your nearest authorized service
center/department (See REPAIR PARTS
section of this manual).