Craftsman 917.27581 User Manual
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in main-
• Follow a regular schedule in main-
tain ing, caring for and using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions under “Main te -
nance” and “Stor age” sec tions of this
own er’s manual.
own er’s manual.
WARNING: This tractor is equipped
with an internal com bus tion engine and
should not be used on or near any un im -
proved 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
should not be used on or near any un im -
proved 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
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase
of a new tractor. It has been designed,
engineered and manu fac tured to give
you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact a
Sears or other qualifi ed service center.
We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni -
cians and the proper tools to ser vice or
repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The
instructions will enable you to assemble
and maintain your tractor prop erly. Always
observe the “SAFETY RULES”.
of a new tractor. It has been designed,
engineered and manu fac tured to give
you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact a
Sears or other qualifi ed service center.
We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni -
cians and the proper tools to ser vice or
repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The
instructions will enable you to assemble
and maintain your tractor prop erly. Always
observe the “SAFETY RULES”.
REPAIR PROTECTION
AGREEMENTS
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 profe-
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 profe-
sional repair specialists.
• Unlimited service and no charge for
parts and labor on all covered repairs.
• Product replacement if your covered
product can’t be fi xed.
• Discount of 10% from regular price of
service and service-related parts not
covered by the agreement; also, 10%
off regular price of preventive mainte-
nance check.
covered by the agreement; also, 10%
off regular price of preventive mainte-
nance check.
• Fast help by phone – phone support
from a Sears technician on products
requiring in-home repair, plus conve-
nient repair scheduling.
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.
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.
SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE
For Sears professional installation of home
appliances, garage door openers, water
heaters, and other major home items, in
the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
appliances, garage door openers, water
heaters, and other major home items, in
the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline 3.5
Capacity and Unleaded
Type: Regular
Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)
(API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)
Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 3.5 Pints
Capacity and Unleaded
Type: Regular
Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)
(API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)
Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 3.5 Pints
W/O Filter: 3.0 Pints
Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC
(Gap: .030")
Ground Speed Forward:
(Gap: .030")
Ground Speed Forward:
(MPH): 1st 1.2
2nd 1.5
3rd 2.4
4th 3.5
5th 4.8
6th 5.3
Reverse: 1.5
3rd 2.4
4th 3.5
5th 4.8
6th 5.3
Reverse: 1.5
Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI
Rear: 10 PSI
Charging System: 3 Amps Battery
5 Amps Headlights
Battery: Amp/Hr: 28
Min. CCA: 230
Case Size: U1R
Case Size: U1R
Blade Bolt Torque: 27-35 Ft. Lbs.
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
muffl er is available through your nearest
Sears service center (See RE PAIR PARTS
section of this manual).
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
muffl er is available through your nearest
Sears service center (See RE PAIR PARTS
section of this manual).