Sears Craftsman 917.257720 - 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 Authorized
Service Center/Department. We have competent, well-
trained technicians and the propertools to service or repair
this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.
Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.
MODEL
NUMBER
SERIAL
NUMBER
917.257720
DATEOFPURCHASE
THE MODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBE FOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBERAND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 18.0
GASOLINECAPACITY
AND TYPE; 3.5 GALLONS
UNLEADEDREGULAR
OILTYPE(API-SG): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS
W/0 FILTER: 3.5 PINTS
SPARKPLUG:
(GAP: .025”)
CHAMPION RV17YC
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .003" - .006"
EXHAUST: .016” - .019”
GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forward LO HI
1st 0.8 1.8
2nd 1.4 3.4
3rd 2.4 5.6
Reverse 0.9 2.2
TRANSAXLE OIL
CAPACITY AND TYPE: 4 QUARTS
SAE 30 API-SG
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14PSI
REAR; 10PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod­
uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Followaregularschedulein maintaining, caringforand
using your unit.
• Follow the instructions under “Customer Responsibili­
ties” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combus­
tion 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 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 Sears Authorized Service Center/
Department (See 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
instructions 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 normal 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 ninety (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/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179