Craftsman 917.271142 - Manual (Page 5)

SAFETY RULES
Alook for this symbol to point oi^ inipor-
tant safety precautions. It means CAU­
TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
A c AUTION; In order to prevent acciden­
tal starling when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs always dis­
connect 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 oniy 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 you to
lose control of your tractor.
AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle compo­
nents contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
AWARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE
CAPACITY
AND TYPE:
1.25 GALLONS
UNLEADED
REGULAR
OILTYPE
(API-SF/SG/SH):
SAE 10W30
(ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W-30
(BELOW 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5 PINTS
W/0 FILTER:4.0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG:
(GAP; .030”) CHAMPION
RC12YC
GROUND
SPEED (MPH); FORWARD: 5,5
REVERSE: 2.4
TIRE
PRESSURE:
FRONT; 14PS1
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING
SYSTEM;
15 AMPS @3600 RPM
BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30
MIN. CCA; 240
CASE SIZE:U1R
BLADE BOLT
TORQUE:
27-35 FT. LBS
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase
of a new Tractor. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured to give you
the best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact your
nearest 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 manual. The
instructions will enable you to assemble
and maintain your tractor properly.
Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.
REPAIR AGREEMENT
A 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.
A 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 authorized service
center/department (See REPAIR PARTS
section of this manual).