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CONGRATULATIONSon 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/DepartmenL We have competent, well-
trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair
this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructionswill
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES'L
MODEL
NUMBER 917259580
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND
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 RESPONSIBILiTiES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
o Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
[,sing your tracton
o Follow the instructions under"Customer Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.
PRODUCT SPECIFiCATiONS
HORSEPOWER: 15.5
GASOLINE CAPACITY &5 GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OILTYPE (APFSF/SG/SH): SAE t0W30 (above32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32 F)
OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 40 PINTS
W/O FILTER: 3.5 PINTS
SPAR '( PLUG CHAMPION RC12YC
(GAP: .040")
VALVE CLEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:
1st 11
2nd 15
3rd 2.3
4th 35
5th 4.4
6th &7
REVERSE: 1.7
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30
MIN. CCA: 240
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT_ LBS
WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal
combustion engine and should not be used on or near any
unimproved foresFcovered, 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 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 CRAFTSMAN RiDiNG EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman 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 material or
workmanship_
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become wom during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc
• 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 use d 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 dding 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.
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 SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT TO YOUR
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS FROM
THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY) THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS
PRODUCT IS IN THE 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,, 13/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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