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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a. Sears
Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac-
turad 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 proper toolsto service or repair
this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructionswill
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractorpropedy.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES'.
MODEL
NUMBER 917.259561
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBERAND
DATE OFPURCHASEANDKEEPINASAFEPLACE
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 inmaintaining, caringfor and
using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manua_l.
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 isequipped
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 19.5
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GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE30 (abeve 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 3.5 PINTS
W/O FILTER: 3.0 PINTS
SPARKPLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC
GAP: .030")
VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004"- .006"
EXHAUST: .004"- .006"
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:
1st 1.1
2nd 1.5
3rd 2,3
4th 3,5
5th 4.4
6th 5.7
REVERSE: 1.7
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14PSI
REAR: 10 PSI
.'HARGING SYSTEM: 16 @ 3600 RPM
3ATTERY: AMP/HR: 30
MIN. CCA: 240
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS.
with a spark arrester meeting applicable localor state laws
(ifany). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order bythe 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 lawsapply on
federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/
Department (See REPAIR PARTS section ofthismanual
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, ifthis Craftsman 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 wom during normal Use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.
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 BA'R'ERY
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.
IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30
DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. AFTER 30DAYS FROM
THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT TO
YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS
FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY.) THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY
WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS 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, IL 60179
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