Sears 917.257643 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
performance.
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 unit°
Please read and retain this manual., The instructionswill
enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly,.
Always observe the "SAFETY" RULES",.
MODEL
NUMBER
SERIAL
NUMBER
917o257643
DATE OFPURCHASE
THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERSWlLL 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-
ucL Contact your nearest Sears store for details°
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITOES
Read and observe the safety rules.
= Follow a regularschedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your unit.
FoItow the instructions under "Customer ResponsibilF
ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
H('JRSEPOWI_R: 150
GASOLINE CAPACITY 5 QUARTS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
iOIL TYPE (APt-SF/SG): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 3,0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ-19LM
(GAP: ,030") STD361458
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .005" - .007"
EXHAUST: .009"- ,011"
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:
1st 1.02
2nd 1,35
3rd 2.t0 --
4th 3 14
5th 4,OO
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 F--r,,LBS
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 arrester meeting applicable local or state laws
(if any). If a spark arrester isused, 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 lawso 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 ofthis 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 riding equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to lhe
instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or
workmanship.
'ThisWarranty does not cover:
* Expendable itemswhich become worn during normat 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,
o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the
equipment according to the instructionscontained inthe owner's manual,
o Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes,
...... LIMITED 90=DAYWARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days froin date of _pumhase, if any battery Tncludedwith this riding equipment proves defective in material or
workmanshipand ourtesting determinesthe battery will notholdacharge, Sears will replace the battery at nocharge,
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMt_NT 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 from state to state,,
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOtS 60179
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