Craftsman 917.256930 - Manual (Page 3)

CONGRATULATiONS on your purchase of^aSears trac­
tor. It has been designed, engineered and mlhufactu^
^lo givd'ybo the“beia'possIBie' dep and peffdr-’
mance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears 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 prop­
erly Always obseive the "SAFETY RULES",
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MODEL
NUMBER
SERIAL
NUMBER
917.256930
DATEOFPURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE,
MAINTEislANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears maintenance agreement is available on this trac­
tor, Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
» Read and observe the safety rules.
® Followa regularscheduie in maintaining, caringforand
using your tractor.
“ Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili­
ties" and "Storage" sections of this manual.
HORSEPOWER: , 12.5
GASOLINE CAPACiTY; 1.4 GALLONS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL (3.0 PINTS) SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
SPARK PLUG (GAP 030 iN.):CHAMPION RJ-19LM
{STD361458)
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE; „005 - ,007 IN.
EXHAUST: .009-.011 IN,
GROUND SPEED: FORWARD
1st ,95 MPH
2rd 1.94 MPH
3th 2.91 MPH
4th 3,71 MPH
5th 4.76 MPH
REVERSE: 1,46 MPH
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PS!
REAR: 12 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM; 3AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS
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-cov­
ered 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 simjlar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands, A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears authorized service center (See
the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, If this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the
instnjctions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or
workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
» Expendable items which become worn during norma! use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts.
® Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the
equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner’s manual,
» Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For 90 days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workman­
ship and our testing determines the battery wili not hold a charge. Sears will replace the battery at no charge,
WARRANTY SERVICE iS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
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This Warranty gives yotj specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179