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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 Center/Department Department. We have com-
petent, well-trained technicians and the proper toots to
service or repair this tractor..
Please read and retain this manual° The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES",
MODEL
NUMBER 917o250490
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
THE MODEL AND 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 isavailable on this prod-
uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details,
CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILiTiES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
° Followa regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using you r tractor.
° Fo!low the instructions under"Customer Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: t8.0
GASOLINE CAPACITY 3°5 GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF!SG): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: Wi FILTER: 4,0 P[NTS
WIO FILTER: 3 5 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RV17YC
(GAP: .,025")
VALVE CLEARANCE:
GROUND SPEED (MPH):
INTAKE: ..003"- ..006"
EXHAUST: ..013"- ,016"
FORWARD: 0- 5_6
REVERSE: 0-2,5
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14PSI
REAR: t0 PSi
CHARGING SYSTEM: t5 AMPS @ 3600 RPM
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT_.LBSo
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 is equipped
with a spark arrestor meeting applicable Iocai or state laws
(if any)_ Ifaspark arrester is used, itshould be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by taw
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar faws_Federal laws apptyon
federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/
Department (See REPAIR PARTS section ofth[s manual)..
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 ofcharge, any parts found to be defective in material
or workmanship°
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items whichbecome worn dudng 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_
o Repairs necessary because of operatorabuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the
equipment according to the instnJctionscontained 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 thisriding equipment proves defective in material or
workmanshipand our testing determines the battery will not holda 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 30 DAYS
FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP-
MENT 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 TRtP 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 rightswhichmay vary from state tostate.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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