Sears 917.250551 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Tractor It has been designed, engineered and manufac-
tured to give you the best possible dependability and
pefformance_
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized
Service CentedDepartmenL We have competent, well-
trained technicians and the proper tools to service 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
',lUMBER 917,250551
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND
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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 22 5
GASOLINE CAPACITY 35 GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 42 PINTS
W/O FILTER: 37 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC
GAP: 040")
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: _0015" - 0030"
EXHAUST: 0020"-,0035"
GROUND SPEED (MPH): LO HI
1st 08 18
2nd 14 34
3rd 24 56
Reverse 09 22
TRANSAXLE OIL 4 QUARTS
CAPACITY AND TYPE: SAE 30 API-SF/SG
T]RE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT LBS
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available 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 tractor
Follow the instructions under "Customer ResponsibilF
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-cow
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 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/
Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this 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 matedal or
workmanship
This Warranty does not cover:
Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, 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 instructions contained 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 testing determines 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 INTHE 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, ILLINOIS 60179
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