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° PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER: 15.0 GASOLINE CAPACITY 5 QUARTS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service CentedDepartmento We have competent, well- trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. OiL TYPE (API-SFtSG): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly,.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".. OIL CAPACITY: 3°0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ-19LM (GAP: .030") STD361458 MODEL NUMBER 917.252531 VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: 005" - _.007" EXHAUST: ..009" - .011" GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 5.5 REVERSE: 2,.5 SERIAL NUMBER TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT_ 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSI DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT, CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30_35 FT.. LBSo 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 arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod- uct Contact your nearest Sears store for details. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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). ° Read and observe the safeb] rules. Follow a regularschedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. ° Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili- ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's 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, Seats will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship° This Warranty does not cover: ° Expendable itemswhich become worn 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 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 wilt 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 EQUIP- MENT 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 dghts which may vary from state to state, SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COo, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 / i /u.... ....... ....... ..... 3