PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline Capacity
3 Gallons
and Type:
Unleaded Regular
Oil Type
SAE 10W30 (above 32°F
API-SG-SL):
SAE 5W30
(below
32°F)
Oil Capacity:
W/Filter:
58 oz
Spark
Plug:
Champion
RC12YC
'Gap:
.030")
Ground
Speed
Forward:
0-5.5
Reverse:
0-2.4
Charging System:
15 Amps
@ 3600 RPM
Battery:
Amp/Hr:
35
Min. CCA:
280
Case size:
U1R
Blade Bolt Torque:
45-55
Ft. Lbs.
CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase
of a new tractor.
It has been designed,
engineered
and manufactured
to give
you the best possible
dependability
and
performance.
Should
you experience
any problem
you
cannot
easily
remedy,
please
contact
a
Sears or other qualified
service
center.
We have competent,
well-trained
repre-
sentatives
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".
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe
the safety
rules.
• Follow a regular
schedule
in main-
taining,
caring
for and using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions
under "Mainte-
nance" 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 unim-
proved
forest-covered,
brush-covered
or
grass-covered
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 re-
quired
by law (Section
4442 of the Califor-
nia 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
service
center
(See REPAIR
PARTS
manual).
REPAIR
PROTECTION
AGREEMENTS
Congratulations
on making a smart pur-
chase. Your new Craftsman@
product is
designed
and manufactured
for years of
dependable
operation.
But like all products,
it may require repair from time to time. That's
when having a Repair Protection
Agreement
can save you money and aggravation.
Purchase
a Repair
Protection
Agreement
now and protect
yourself
from unexpected
hassle
and expense.
Here's what's
included
in the Agreement:
• Expert
service
by our 12,000
profesion-
al repair specialists.
• Unlimited
service
and no charge
for
parts and labor on all covered
repairs.
• Product
replacement
if your covered
product
can't be fixed.
• Discount
of 10% from regular
price of
service
and service-related
parts not
covered
by the agreement;
also, 10% off
regular
price of preventive
maintenance
check.
• Fast help by phone - phone support
from a Sears
representative
on products
requiring
in-home
repair, plus conve-
nient repair scheduling.
Once you purchase
the Agreement,
a
simple
phone
call is all that it takes for you
to schedule
service.
You can call anytime
day or night, or schedule
a service
ap-
pointment
online.
Sears
has over 12,000
professional
repair
specialists,
who have access
to over 4.5
million
quality
parts and accessories.
That's
the kind of professionalism
you can
count on to help prolong
the life of your
new purchase
for years to come.
Purchase
your Repair
Protection
Agreement
today!
Some
limitations
and exclusions
apply.
For prices
and additional
information
call 1-800-827-6655.
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INSTALLATION
SERVICE
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