Craftsman 917.256890 Owner's Manual page 3

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, well-
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 unit properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
MODEL
NUMBER 917.256890
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOU SHOULDRECORD 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
- Read aria observe the safety rules,
. Follow a regular schedufe in maintaining, cadng for and
using your tractor,
• Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of trois owner's manuai
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 15.5
GASOLINE CAPACITY t .25 GALLONS
AND TY_PE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 30 (above 32'_F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OtL CAPACITY: 3 PINTS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJt9LM
(GAP: .030")
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .005" - .007"
EXHAUST: .009"- ,0tl"
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 5,7 '
REVERSE: 2.7
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSi
REAR: 12 PSt
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY: AMPiHR: 25
MIN. CCA: 190
CASE SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS. ]
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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 g'ass-cov-
ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equtpped
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 Iaw
(Section 4442 ol the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar taws. 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:
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Expendable items which become worn during normai use such as blades spark plugs, air cfeaners, belts, etc.
Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or g_ass.
Re_airs 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 witl not hoId a charge, Sears will replace the batten:/at no charge,
IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30
DAYS FROIV 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 TH S PRODUCT IS IN THE UNITED STATES.
-his Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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