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CONGRATULATIONSon your purchaseof a Sears
LawnRider. It has beendesigned,engineeredand
manufacturedto giveyouthebestpossibledependability
andperformance.
Shouldyouexperience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service
Center/Department. We have competent, well-trained
technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this
unit.
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 917.257462
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE MODELAND 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 onthis prod-
uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Followa regularschedule inmaintaining, caringfor and
using your unit.
• Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and
"Storage" sections of this owner's manual.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 12.0
GASOLINECAPACITY: 1.4 GALLONS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL (3.0 PINTS) SAE 30 (or10W-30)
WINTER: SAE 5W-30
SPARK PLUG(GAP.030 IN.): CHAMPION RJ-19LM
STD361458
VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE .005 - .007 IN.
EXHAUST .009 - .011 IN.
GROUND SPEED: FORWARD
1st " .95 MPH
2nd 1.25 MPH
3rd 1.94 MPH
4th 2.91 MPH
5th 3.71 MPH
6th 4.76 MPH
REVERSE: 1.46 MPH
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 12 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BA'I-FERY
@3600 RPM
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS.
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combus-
tion engine and should not be used on or near any unim-
proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered
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
(_Section4442 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
(See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two years from date of purchase,when this ridingequipmentis maintained,lubricated,and tuned up accordingto the
operating and maintenanceinstructionsin the owner'smanual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in materialor
workmanship.
ThisWarrantydoesnot cover:
• Tirereplacementorrepaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects(such as nails,thorns,stumps,or glass).
• Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse,suchas blades,sparkplug,air cleanersand belts.
• Repairsnecessarybecause of operatorabuse or negligence,includingbent crankshaftsand the failureto maintainthe
equipmentaccording tothe insttuctionscontainedintheowner'smanual.
• Ridingequipmentusedfor commercialorrentalpurposes.
FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For90 daysfrom dateof purchase,ifany batte_ includedwiththisridingequipmentprovesdefectiveinmaterialorworkmanship
andourtestingdeterminesthe batterywillnotholda charge,Searswillreplacethe patten]at nocharge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLEBY CONTACTINGTHE NEARESTSEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE
UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTYAPPLIES ONLYWHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USEIN THE UNITED STATES.
This Warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfrom statetostate.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/731CR-W SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, IL 60684
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