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 CentedDepartmenL We have competent, weIF
trained technicians and the proper tools toservice or repair
this tractor+.
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
917+251550
DATE OFPURCHASE
THE MODELAN D SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
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 details.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 225
GASOLINE CAPACITY 3+5GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF!SG): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.2 PINTS
W!O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC
(GAP: +030")
VALVE CLEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE
GROUND SPEED (MPH):' Forward LO HI
1st 0.74 1_73
2nd 1.39 3..26
3rd 229 5.,40
Reverse 0.89 2.09
TRANSAXLE OIL 4 QUARTS
CAPACtTY AND TYPE: SAE 30 API+SG
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM
BATTERY: AMP]HR: 35
MIN_.CCA: 280
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT.+LBS+
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
o Read and observe the safety rules..
, Fo!low a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions under"Customer Responsibili-
ties and Storage sections of this owner s manual.
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-coy-
ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped
with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws
(if any),, If a spark arrestor 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 manual),
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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this dding equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the
instructionsin 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 itemswhichbecome wornduring normal use, such as btades, spark plugs, air cleaners and bells
• 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 instructionscontained in the owner's manual
• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes_
LIMITED 90 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 testingdetermines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge+
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES,
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights whichmay vary Irom state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO+, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179
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