Craftsman 917.27076 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
,_LLook for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOMEAWARE71! YOUR
_FETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs always
disconnect spark plug wire and place wire
_re it cannot contact spark plug.
AUTION: Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.
_CAUTION: Tow only the attachments
that are recommended by and comply
with specifications of the manufacturer of
your tractor. Use common sense when
towing. Operate only at the lowest
possible speed when on a slope. Too
heavy of a load, while on a slope, is
dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the
ground and cause you to lose control of
Y_Uwrtractor.
ARNING: The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE
CAPACITY
AND TYPE:
OILTYPE
'API-SF/SG/SH):
OIL CAPACITY:
SPARK PLUG:
GAP: .030")
VALVE
ADJUSTMENT
GROUND
SPEED (MPH):
TIRE
PRESSURE:
CHARGING
SYSTEM:
BATTERY:
BLADE BOLT
TORQUE:
1.25 GALLONS
UNLEADED
REGULAR
SAE 30
(ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W-30
(BELOW 32°F)
4.0 PINTS
CHAMPION
RC12YC
INTAKE: .004"-.006'
EXHAUST: .004"-.006
FORWARD: 5.5
REVERSE: 2.4
FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PSI
16AMPS @ 3600 RPM
AMP/HR: 28
MIN. CCA: 230
CASE SIZE:U1R
27-35 FT. LBS
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase
of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been
designed, engineered and manufactured
to give you the best possible depend-
ability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact
your nearest Sears Authorized Service
Center. We have competent, well-trained
technicians and the proper tools to
service or repair this tractor.
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Please read and retain this manual. The
instructions will enable you to assemble
and maintain your tractor properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is
available on this product. Contact your
nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
* Read and observe the safety rules.
Follow a regular schedule in maintain-
ing, caring for and using your tractor.
Follow the instructions under "Mainte-
nance" and =Storage" sections of this
owner's manual.
,A WARNING: This tractor is equipped
with an intemal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-coverad 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 opera-
tor.
In the state of Califomia 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
Maintenance section of this manual).