Craftsman 917.270770 - Manual (Page 5)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 19.0
GASOLINE
CAPACITY
AND TYPE:
3.5 GALLONS
UNLEADED
REGULAR
OIL TYPE
(API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above 32"F)
SAE 5W-30
(below 32“F)
OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER; 3.5 PINTS
W/0 FILTER: 3.0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG:
(GAP: .030")
Champion RJ19LM OR
J19LM
VALVE
CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004”-.00ff’
EXHAUST: ,007”-.009”
GROUND SPEED
(MPH): FORWARD:
1ST 1.2
2ND 1.5
3RD 2.4
4 TH 3.5
5 TH 4.8
6 TH 5.4
REVERSE: 1.5
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;
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 dependability
and performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact your
nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.
We have competent, well-trained techni­
cians and the proper tools to sen/ice 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 avail­
able 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 unim­
proved 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
taws (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 taws. Federal
laws apply on federal lands. A spark
arrester for the muffler is available through
your nearest Sears Authorized Service
Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of
this manual).