Craftsman 917.255561 - Manual (Page 3)

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
tractor, it has been designed, engineered and manufac­
tured to give you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service
Center/Department. We nave 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 observe the "SAFETY RULES",
MODEL
NUMBER
SERIAL
NUMBER
917.2S5561
DATEOFPURGHASE __ _______ ___
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOUSHOULD RECORD BOTHSERIALNUMBERAND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE,
MAINTENANCE 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.
• Foliowaregularschedulein maintaining, caring for and
using your tractor,
• Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili­
ties" and "Storage" sections of this manual.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 12.0
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 5 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL (3.0 PINTS): SAE 30 (Above SE^F)
5W-30(8elow 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 1,10 MPH
2nd 2.00 MPH
3rd 3-00 MPH
4th 4.20 MPH
5th 500 MPH
REVERSE: 1.50 MPH
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14PSJ
REAR: 10PS1
CHARGING SYSTEM; SAMPS 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 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 Sears Authorized Service Center
(See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manuai).
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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQv,l?MENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned ud according to the
instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be : In matenal or
workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
“ Expendable items which become worn during norma! use, such as blades, spark psugs, air cieaners 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 workmanship
and our testing determines the battery will 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.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, D/731CR-W, SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60684