Craftsman 917.25552 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu-
factured 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 have competent, well-trained
technicians and the proper tools 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
917255520
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH
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 details°
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and observe the safety rules.
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your unit.
Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and
"Storage" sections of this owner's manual
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 125
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 5 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL (3 0 PINTS): SAE 30 (or 10W-30)
WINTER: SAE 5W-30
SPARK PLUG (GAP.030 IN ): CHAMPION RJ-I9LM
STD361458
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE 005- 007 IN.
EXHAUST .009 - 011 IN.
GROUND SPEED: FORWARD
1st 110 MPH
2nd 140 MPH
3rd 200 MPH
4th 3 O0 MPH
5th 4.20 MPH
6th 5OO MPH
REVERSE: 150 MPH
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 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 _sused, 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 land& A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center
(S,ee,,REPA1R,,,PAR,T S section of this manual).
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQURPMENT
For two years from date of purchase, when this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the
operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or
workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures #ore outside objects (such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass).
, Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plug, air cleaners and belts
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain tile
equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.
Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For 90 days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective [n 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 CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE
UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS tN USE IN THE UNITED STATES
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CQ, D/731CR-W SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, IL 6&S84
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