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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in main tain ing,
caring for and using your tractor.
• Follow instructions under “Main te nance”
and “Stor age” sec tions of this manual.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equip-
ment (PPE) while operating this machine,
including (at a minimum) sturdy footwear,
eye protection, and hearing protection.
Do not mow in shorts and/or open toed
footwear.
• Always let someone know you are outside
mowing.
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 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 service
center (See RE PAIR PARTS manual).
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of
a new tractor. It has been designed, engi-
neered and manu fac tured to give you the best
possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you can-
not easily remedy, please contact a Sears or
other qualified service center. We have com-
pe tent, well-trained representatives 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”.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline Capacity
and type: 2.5 Gallons/9,46 L
Regular Unleaded†
Power Rating*: 17,9 KW @ 3600 RPM
Oil Type:
(API: SG-SL) SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C)
SAE 5W30 (below 32°F/0°C)
Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 64 Oz./1,96L
W/out Filter: 60 Oz./1,77 L
Spark Plug: XC12YC
(Gap: .030" / 0,76 mm)
Charging System: 16 amps @ 3600 RPM
Battery: Amp/Hr: 28
Min. CCA:
230
Case size: U1R
Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55 Ft. Lbs./62-75 Nm
* The power rating as declared by the engine manufac-
turer is the average gross power output at the specified
RPM of a typical production engine for the engine model
measured using SAE Standards for engine gross power.
Please refer to the engine manufacturer for details.
† Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is
acceptable for use in this machine. The use of
any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will
void the product warranty.