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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. We have competent, weft-
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 tractor properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
MODEL
NUMBER 917.259567
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER I-HE 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-
uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
o _:_ead and observe the safety rules.
, "_oilowa regular schedule inmaintaining, caring for and
using your tractor.
- Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-
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-cov-
ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 19.5
GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM
(GAP: .030")
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004" - .006"
EXHAUST: .007" - .009"
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:
1st 1.1
2nd 1.4
3rd 2_3
4th 3.5
5th 4.5
6th 5.7 -
REVERSE: 1.8
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14PSi
REAR: 10 PSi
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
3ATTERY: AMP/HR: 30
MIN. CCA: 240
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS.
with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws
(if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should berfiaintained
in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the Califorr_. Public Resources Code).
Other states may have simila_ws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center!
Department (Soe REPAIR PARTS section ofthis manual).
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this Craftsman RidingEquipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according
to the instructionsinthe owner's manual, Searswill repair or replace, free of charge, any parts foundto be defective in material or
workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:
Expendableitems which become worn during normaluse,such as blades, spark plugs,air cleaners,belts,etc.
• Tire replacementor repaircaused by punctures from outsideobjects, suchas nails, thorns,stumps, or glass.
• Repairs necessary because of operatorabuse, negligence,improperstorage or accidentor the failure to maintain the
equipment according to theinstructionscontained inthe owner'smanual.
Ridingequipment used for commercial or rentalpurposes.
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 determinesthe batterywillnot hold acharge, Searswill replacethe battery at nocharge.
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 SERVICEIS AVAILABLEBY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDINGEQUIPMENT TO
YOUR NEARESTSEARS SERVICECENTER. (IN-HOMEWARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS
FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY.) THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY
WHILETHIS PRODUCT IS INTHE UNITED STATES.
This Warranty gives you specific legalrights, and you may also haveother rightswhich may vary from stateto state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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