Craftsman 917.252560 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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 CenteriDepartmenL 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'.
MODEL
NUMBER 917.252560
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUN D
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.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-
uct, Contact your nearest Sears store for detaiiso
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBQLITUES
o Read and observe the safety rules.
o Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your tractor.
o Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.
PRODUCT SPFECUFRCATIONS
HORSEPOWER: t9..0
GASOLINE CAPACITY 3..5GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SFtSG); SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OiLcaPaciTY: a,0P NTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPfON RJ-19LM
(GAP: ..030") STD361458
VALVE CLEARANCE: iNTAKE: 004" - .006"
EXHAUST: .007" - 009"
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:
1st 1.14
2nd 150
3rd 2 34
4th 3.50
5th 450
6th &70
REVERSE: 1..80
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSi
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS 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)., tf 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 rnanual).
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LIMgTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRnC START RUDING EQUmPMENT
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 matedal or
workmanship,
This Warranty does not cover:
° Expendable itemswhich become wornduring normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners and belt&
° Tire replacement or repair caused by puncturesfrom outside objects, such as nails,thorns, stumps, or glass.
o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence,improperstorage or accident or thefailure to maintain the
equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual
° Riding equipment used for commercialor rentalpurposes.
LIMITF_.D90 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 determinesthe battery wii! not hold a charge, Sears will replacethebattery at no charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT iN THE UNITED STATES
ThisWarranty gives you specific regalrights, and you may afso have other rights which may vary fromstate to state,
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CQ, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179
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