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 CenteriDepartmento 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°257632
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT,
YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBERAND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEPIN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE_
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-
ucL Contact your nearest Sears store for details_
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES
,, Read and observe the safety rules°
= Follow a regularschedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your unit,.
= Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 13.0
GASOLINE CAPACITY 5 QUARTS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SFtSG): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 3 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM
(GAP: .030") STD361458
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .,005" - ,007"
EXHAUST: .009" - .,011"
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:
1st 1..02
2nd 1,35
3rd 2,.10
4th 3o14
5th 4_00
6th 5.12
REVERSE: 1.58
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 12 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT_LBS
WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal
combustionengineand should not be used on or near any
unimprovedforest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov-
ered land unless the engine's exhaust syste;,l is equipped
witha spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws
(ifany). If a spark arrester isused, it should be maintained
in effectiveworking order bythe operatorn
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 applyon
federaTlands,.A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/
Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of thismanual).
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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
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 items whichbecome worn during norma! use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts.
• 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 inthe 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.
WARRANT"( SERVICE tS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTEPJDEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES
This Warranty gives you specific legal fights, and you may also have other rightswhich may vary from state to state,.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179
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