Craftsman 917.25736 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
Department. We have competent, well-trained techni-
cians 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 917,257360
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
THE MODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT,
YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBERAND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE,
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement isavailable 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: 12,0
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 5 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL (1 QUART CAPACITY): SAE 30 (or 10W-30)
WINTER: SAE 5W-30
SPARK PLUG (GAP 030 IN): CHAMPION RJ19LM
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE _005- 007 IN
EXHAUST _009- 011 IN.
GROUND SPEED: FORWARD: 0-5 2 MPH
REVERSE: 0-2,2 MPH
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSi
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 5 AMPS @ 3600 RPM
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 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
(See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual)
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
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 flee of charge any defect in material or
workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from 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 the
equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual
Ridingequipment usedfor 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 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 CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE
UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN 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 CO,. D/731CR-W SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, IL 60684
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