Craftsman 247.28981 Operator'S Manual Download Page 36

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Page 1: ...nes Before you start the engine read and understand this Operator s Manual iMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Rules and instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 CraftsmanTractorHelp Line 5am 5 pro Mort Sat Sears Brands Management Corp Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our website www craftsman com Form No 769 05600 Janua...

Page 2: ...ment or repaircausedby puncturesfromoutsideobjects suchas nails thorns stumps or glass Tireor wheelreplacement or repairresultingfromnormalwear accident orimproperoperationor maintenance Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbutnot limitedto damagecausedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impactingobjectsthatbendtheframeor crankshaft or over speeding the engine Re...

Page 3: ...fetyrulesinthismanualandshould betrainedandsupervisedbya parent Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper instruction Tohelpavoidbladecontactor a thrownobjectinjury keep bystanders helpers childrenandpetsat least75feetfromthe machinewhile it is in operation Stopmachineif anyoneenters the area Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentis to be used Removeallstones sticks wire bones toys ...

Page 4: ...esrequire extracaution Ifyoucannotbackupthe slopeor if youfeel uneasyon it do not mowit Foryoursafety use the SlopeGuideincludedas partof this manual to measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis machineona slopedor hilly area Ifthe slopeis greaterthan15degreesas shownonthe Slope Guide do notoperatethis machineonthatareaor seriousinjurycould result Do o Mowupanddown slopes not across Exerciseextremecaution ...

Page 5: ...suseextracautionwhentowingwitha machinecapableof makingtightturns e g zero turn ride onmower Makewide turnsto avoidjack knifing Travelslowlyandallowextradistanceto stop Do notcoastdownhill SERVICE SafeHandlingof Gasoline Toavoidpersonalinjury orpropertydamageuse extremecarein handlinggasoline Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthe vaporsare explosive Seriouspersonalinjury canoccurwhengasolineis spille...

Page 6: ...ediately withoriginalequipment manufacturer s O E M partsonly listedinthis manual Useof partswhichdo not meetthe originalequipmentspecifications may leadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety Donot changethe enginegovernorsettingsorover speed the engine The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed of the engine Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels as necessary Observeproperdisposal...

Page 7: ...k Contact with the blade s can amputate hands and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders helpers children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation WARNING SLOPE...

Page 8: ...SLOPE GUIDE m G 1 _ oo _ 0 c c_ c __ U3 O O Nm O O r_ O I I I I I I I l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l 0 c Q 0 o o I E o o L 3 0 r o cz co o _E o_ C2_ c__ d R_ X_ o o 8 ...

Page 9: ...ll instructionsin this manual before attempting to operatethis machine Failureto comply with these instructionsmay result in personal injury When you see this symbol HEED ITSWARNING Your Responsibility Restrictthe use of this power machineto personswho read understand and followthe warnings and instruc tions inthis manualand on the machine m _f AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH KEEP HANDSANDFEET AWAYF...

Page 10: ...ure2 Figure1 2 Pullthe hydrostaticbypassrodoutward then down to lockit in place NOTE The transmissionwill NOTengagewhenthe hydrostatic bypassrodis pulledout Returnthe rodto itsnormalpositionpriorto operatingthe tractor Figure2 Whileholdingthe dischargechutecoverwithyourleft hand removethe shippingbracewithyourright handby graspingit betweenyourthumband indexfingerand rotatingit clockwise The shipp...

Page 11: ...t overinflatetires Checksidewallof tiresfor maximumpsi Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintained at all times The tiresonyourtractormaybeoverinflatedfor shippingpurposes Reducethe tire pressurebeforeoperatingthe tractor Checksidewall of tiresfor maximumpsi Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Movethe tractoron afirmand levelsurface preferablypavement and proceedas follows 1 Selectthe heightpositionof the cut...

Page 12: ...a halfgallons Removethe fuelcap by turningit counterclockwise Useonlyclean fresh no morethan 30daysold unleadedgasoline Do notoverfillthe tank Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline Gasolineis extremely flammableandthe vaporsareexplosive Neverfuel the machine indoorsor whilethe engineis hot or running Extinguishcigarettes cigars pipes andother sourcesof ignition NOTE Yourtractoris shippedwithoil in th...

Page 13: ...for cold starting Whensetin agiven position the throttlewillmaintaina uniformengine speed NOTE Whenoperatingthe tractorwiththe cutting deckengaged becertainthatthe throttle choke controlis alwaysinthe FAST rabbit position BRAKE PEDAL The brakepedalis locatedon the leftfront sideof the tractoralongthe runningboard The brakepedalcan beusedfor sudden stopsor settingthe parkingbrake NOTE Thebrakepedal...

Page 14: ...actor operation Oncethe tractoris started the monitorcontinually displaysan hourglassandthe 0 I o P o hoursof tractoroperationon itsLCD NOTE Hoursof tractoroperationarerecordedanytimethe ignition keyis rotatedout of the STOPposition regardless of whetherthe engineis started The IndicatorMonitorwillalso remindthe operatorof maintenance intervals for changingthe engineoil The LCDwill alternatelyflas...

Page 15: ...E CONTROL LEVER Locatedinthe centerof the tractor sdash panelbelow the steeringwheel the ParkingBrake Cruise Control leveris usedto engagethe parkingbrakeandthe cruise control Referto the Operationsectionof thismanualfor detailedinstructionsregardingthe parkingbrake NOTE The parkingbrakemustbe setif the operator leavesthe seatwiththe enginerunningorthe engine _ _ will automatically shutoff krPJ NO...

Page 16: ...urnto the NORMAL MOWINGposition Do NOTholdthe keyinthe STARTpositionfor longerthan ten secondsat a time Doingso maycausedamageto yourengine s electricstarter 6 Afterthe enginestarts deactivatethe chokecontrol NOTE Do NOTleavethe chokecontrolon whileoperatingthetractor Doingso will resultina rich fuel mixtureandcausethe engineto run poorly STOPPING THE ENGINE Ifyou strikea foreignobject stopthe eng...

Page 17: ...inexcessof 15degrees a rise approximately 2 1 2feetevery10feet The tractorcouldoverturnanc causeseriousinjury Mowupanddown slopes NEVERacross Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon slopes Watchfor holes ruts bumps rocks or otherhiddenobjects Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine Tallgrasscan hide obstacles Avoidturnswhendrivingon a slope If a turnmustbe made turn downthe slope Turningupa sl...

Page 18: ...PTO Engagingthe PTOtransferspowerto thecuttingdeckor other separatelyavailable attachments Toengagethe PTO 1 Movethe throttlecontrolleverto the FAST rabbit position 2 Pullthe PTO BladeEngageknoboutwardinto theengaged ON position SeeFigure9 NOTE Alwaysoperatethe tractorwiththe throttleleverin the FAST rabbit positionfor the mostefficientuseof the cuttingdeckor other separatelyavailable attachments ...

Page 19: ...Airfilter sprecleaner 2 Airfilter 3 Mid steeringarms pivot shafts andaxles 4 Frontwheelbearings 5 Frontdeckwheels 1 Engineoil 2 Muffler 1 Airfilter 2 Airfilter spre cleaner 3 Sparkplug 4 Aircoolingsystem 5 Fuelfilter 6 SteeringGears 7 RearWheels 1 Hood Dashair vents 2 Batteryterminals 3 Mid steeringarms pivot shafts andaxles 4 Frontwheelbearings 5 Frontdeckwheels 6 Deckspindlesandidler bracket 7 P...

Page 20: ...ightanddownto remove c Removethe deckbelt fromaroundthe tractor selectricPTO clutch NOTE Ifthere is too muchtensionon thebelt for it to be easilyre movedfromtheelectric PTOclutch cardully inserta 3 8 driveratchet wrench setto loosen intothe squareholefoundin the left handdeck idlerbracketand pivotit towardthe tractor srightsideto relievetension on the belt SeeFigure11 Avoidpinchinginjuries Neverpl...

Page 21: ...eavygloveswhengraspingbladesand pulleys TheV beltsfoundon yourtractorarespeciallydesignedto engage anddisengagesafely A substitute non OEM V beltcan bedanger ous by notdisengagingcompletely Fora properworkingmachine use factoryapprovedbeltsas listedin the PartsListmanual All beltsonyourtractoraresubjectto wearandshouldbereplacedif any signsof wear arepresent Tochangeor replacethe deck belton yourt...

Page 22: ...iondrivebelt replaced CUTTING BLADES Shutthe engineoff andremoveignition keybeforeremovingthe cuttingblade s for sharpeningor replacement Protectyourhands usingheavygloveswhengraspingthe blade Periodically inspectthe bladeand orspindlefor cracksordamage especiallyafter you vestrucka foreignobject Do notoperatethe machineuntildamagedcomponents are replaced To removethe blades proceedas follows 1 Re...

Page 23: ...re 1 Connectpositive cableto positive postof yourtractor s dischargedbattery 2 Connectthe otherendof the cableto thepositive postof the jumperbattery 3 Connectthe negative cable to the negative postof the jumperbattery 4 Makethefinal connectionon the engineblockof thetractor away fromthe battery Attachto an unpaintedpart to assurea good connection Ifthejumperbatteryis installedona vehicle i e car ...

Page 24: ...EACHMOWING 1 Drivethe tractorto a level clearspotonyour lawn nearenough for yourgardenhoseto reach Makecertainthe tractor sdischargechuteisdirectedAWAYfromyoul house garage parkedcars etc 2 Disengagethe PTO BladeEngage setthe parkingbrakeand stoptheengine 3 Threadthe hosecoupler packagedwithyourtractor sOperator s Manual ontothe endof your gardenhose 4 Attachthe hosecouplerto thewaterporton yourde...

Page 25: ...ming any deck levelingadjustments Referto Tireson page23 for informationregard ingtirepressure Leveling the Deck Front To Rear The frontof thecuttingdeckis supportedby a stabilizerbarthatcan beadjustedto levelthe deckfromfrontto rear The frontof thedeck shouldbe between1 4 and3 8 lowerthan the rearof the deck Adjust if necessaryas follows 1 Parkthe tractorparkedon afirm levelsurfaceand placethe de...

Page 26: ...ted Adjusting the Seat Referto the Assemblysectionof thismanualfor seatadjustment instructions Steering Adjustment Ifthe tractorturnstighterinonedirectionthanthe other or ifthe ball joints arebeingreplaceddueto damageorwear the steeringdrag linksmayneedto beadjusted Adjustthe draglinksso thatequallengthsof each arethreadedinto the balljointonthe left sideandthe balljointon the rightside 1 Removeth...

Page 27: ...ncauseburnsto the skin Exercisecautionto avoidburns NOTE Theoil filtershouldbe changedat everyoil changeinterval To completean oilchange proceedas follows 1 WithengineOFFbut stillwarm disconnectsparkplugwireand keepit awayfromsparkplug 2 Removethe oilfill cap dipstickfromtheoil fill tube SeeFigure26 j Figure25 6 If low addoil slowlyintothe engineoilfill Do notoverfill After addingoil waitoneminute...

Page 28: ...orcelain _ _ 030 76 ram gap Figure28 3 Replacethe sparkplug Champion RC12YC oncea season Fuel Filter Gasolineandits vaporsareextremelyflammableand explosive Fire or explosioncancausesevereburnsordeath Keepgasolineawayfromsparks openflames pilot lights heat andother ignitionsources Checkfuel lines tank cap andfittingsfrequentlyfor cracks or leaks Replaceif necessary Seea Searsor otherqualified serv...

Page 29: ...corrosivebuild up Aftercleaningthe batteryandterminals applya lightcoatof petroleum jelly orgreaseto bothterminals Ifremovingthe batteryforcleaning disconnectthe NEGATIVE Black wire fromitsterminalfirst followedby the POSITIVE Red wire Whenre installing the battery alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE Red wire to itsterminalfirst followedbythe NEGATIVE Black wire Becertainthatthe wiresareconnectedto the corr...

Page 30: ...uelfromthe tankby disconnect ingthe fuel linefromthe in linefuelfilterneartheengine SeeToDrainthe Fuelonpage28 Gasolineis extremelyflammableandcan beexplosiveundercertain conditions Draingasolinebeforestoringtheequipmentfor extended periods Drainfuelonly intoan approvedcontaineroutdoors away fromanopenflame Allowengineto cool Extinguishcigarettes cigars pipes andother sourcesof ignitionpriorto dra...

Page 31: ...neidlespoorly 1 Fouledsparkplug 1 Replace 2 Dirtyair cleaner 2 Replace cleaner 1 Placeknobindisengaged OFF position 2 Engageparkingbrake 3 Connectwireto sparkplug 4 PlaceThrottle Chokeleverto FASTposition 5 Filltankwithclean fresh lessthan 30daysold gas 6 Replacefuel line Seea Searsorotherqualified servicedealer Replacefuel filter Seethe Service andMaintenancesection 7 Clean adjustgapor replaceplu...

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Page 33: ...it RapidResolution phonesupport froma Searsrepresentative Thinkof usas a talkingowner s manual Onceyou purchasethe Agreement a simplephonecall is all thatit takesfor youto scheduleservice Youcan call anytimedayor night or schedulea serviceappointmentonline The RepairProtectionAgreementis a risk freepurchase If youcancel for any reasonduringthe productwarrantyperiod wewill provideafull refund Or a ...

Page 34: ...Steering and Axle B Model No 247 28981 2 7 19 9 17 6 12 23 34 ...

Page 35: ...8 29 748 04065 0637 SteeringBlock 10 717 1550F SteeringGear 30 748 04068 Spacer 71IDX 125OD X 56LG 11 717 1554 SteeringPinionGear 31 750 05280 Spacer 385X 1 00X 1 5075 12 923 0448A BallJoint 7 16 20 32 631 04415 SteeringWheel 13 936 3004 FlatWasher 406X 875X 105 33 731 06825 SteeringWheelCap 14 736 3084 FlatWasher 51X 1 12X 06 HT 34 634 04406 0961 WheelAssembly 15 731 05674 BumperCap 35 736 04228A...

Page 36: ...Hood and Dash B IViodel No 247 28981 3O 31 48 13 8 15 38 36 ...

Page 37: ...kSupportRod 11 726 3046 RatchetClip 250DIA i35 747 05050 LHTankSupportRod 12 731 07456 Dash i36 751 0603A FuelCap 13 731 07550 ControlKnob i37 951 10573 FuelTank 2 75 Gallons 14 732 04580 ExtensionSpring 500DIAX 2 733LG i38 689 00157 GuardAssembly 15 735 0271A Bumper i39 712 04065 FlangelockNut 3 8 16 16 735 04076 AccessoryNet i40 738 0143 ShoulderBolt 496x 336 3 8 16 17 747 05280 ControlRodLatch ...

Page 38: ...Seat and Fender B Model No 247 28981 38 24 23 33 27 31 30 612_ 29 38 ...

Page 39: ...er 401X 870X 063 i30 710 0599 TaptiteScrew LockWasher 1 4 20 0 500 10 738 0138A ShoulderScrew 437X 470 5 16 18 i31 710 0895 Hi LoScrew LockWasher 1 4 15 0 750 11 938 0380 ShoulderBolt 500x 270 3 8 16 i32 731 05837 LH FenderCover 12 941 0225 HexFlangeBearing i33 731 06754 RHFenderCover 13 i746 0968 LiftCable 16 16LG i34 736 3078 FlatWasher 344X 1 00X 063HDN 14 i747 04962A Lift Handle i35 783 06118 ...

Page 40: ...Drive and Rear Wheels B IViodel No 247 28981 23 7O 69 71 39 I 2O 4O 10 22 4O ...

Page 41: ...x 062 33 731 2290A HubCap 34 738 04420 ShoulderSpacer 1 375X 380X 183 35 747 04139 BrakeRod 36 747 04957A FootpedalBypassTransmission Rod 747 04979 HydroControlRod i38 747 04991 HydroBypassRod i39 750 04456 Spacer 260X 372X 1 420LG i40 954 04207 V Belt 4L X 78 9POLY i41 756 04224 FlatIdlerPulley 2 75OD i42 756 04308 inputPulley 4 13DIA i43 756 04325 V IdlerPulley X3 06 i44 783 06027A CenterIdlerBr...

Page 42: ...Engine Accessories B IViodel No 247 28981 16 3 17 42 ...

Page 43: ... Washer 1 4 20 0 500 5 710 1314A SocketHeadScrew 5 16 18 750 6 712 0271 SeresNut 1 4 20 7 783 06378 HeatShield 8 721 0460 ExhaustGasket 9 725 0157 CableTie 3 16X 05X 7 4 10 726 0205 HoseClamp 490DIA 11 728 04000 Rivet 188DIAX 300 L 12 751 3141 14 OilDrainExtensionHose 13 751 0564B MufflerDeflector 14 751 10349 FuelHose 15 751 10353 LongMufflerDeflector 16 951 10517A OilDrain 17 751 10542A MufflerD...

Page 44: ...PTO and Battery B IViodel No 247 28981 3 22 11 _ _19 44 ...

Page 45: ...9A 0691 Frame 10 710 04484 TaptiteScrew indented Washer 5 16 18 750 11 710 0599 TaptiteScrew indented Washer 1 4 20 0 500 12 710 3005 HexHeadScrew 3 8 16 1 25 13 712 04065 FlangelockNut 3 8 16 14 738 04058 ShoulderSpacer 38X 1 0X 70 15 747 04121A BatteryHolderRod 16 783 0349 0637 BatteryTray 17 783 06089 0637 SeatFrameBracket 18 712 0271 SeresNut 1 4 20 19 747 05195 BeltKeeperRod 20 725 04363 inte...

Page 46: ...Deck B IViodel No 247 28981 62 42 10 _50 56 2O 59 25 58 21 _ _21 57 _ 66 69 _ 70 0 67 _ 69 46 ...

Page 47: ...0 BeltKeeperRod 16 912 0206 HexNut 1 2 13 i51 747 05067A DeckLiftRod 17 712 0229 PushNut 3 8 i52 732 04372 TorsionSpring 18 912 0240 JamNut 7 16 20 i53 747 1116 DeckReleaseHandleRod 19 712 04063 FlangelockNut 5 16 18 54 750 3119 Spacer 406IDX 1 00ODX 38 20 712 04065 FlangelockNut 3 8 16 i55 954 04240 V Belt 21 712 0417A FlangeNut 5 8 18 i56 756 04129B IdlerPulley 4 25 DIA 22 912 0641 HexNut M16 1 ...

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Page 53: ...Briggs Stratton 726PRO Twin 150 _ 104 105 137 1124A _ 121CARBURETOR OVERHAULKiT 633 0 L_ _ _ _ 987 _ 1124_ _ 358 ENGINEGASKETSET 524_ 691_ 842__ 868_ 1022 51B 1095VALVEGASKETSET 7 163I _ _ _ _ 3 ...

Page 54: ...3 Gasket intake 51A BS 690950 Gasket intake 51B BS 690949 Gasket intake D _ O 0 BS 690951 Stud Carburetor 54 BS 699816 Screw IntakeManifold 73 BS 494439 Screen Rotating 74 BS 698425 Screw RotatingScreen 75 BS 691056 Washer Flywheel 95 BS 690718 Screw ThrottleValve 98 BS 699721 Kit IdleSpeed 104 BS 694918 Pin FloatHinge 105 BS 698537 Valve FloatNeedle 108 BS 699723 Valve Choke 117 BS 842630 Jet Mai...

Page 55: ...BS 790697 Knob AirCleaner 474 BS 696458 Alternator 501 BS 797375 Regulator 503 BS 691532 Strap Starter D _ O BS 691029 Nut GovernorControlLever 510 BS 794360 Drive Starter 513 BS 692024 Clutch Drive 523 BS 691036 Dipstick 524 BS 691032 Seal Dipstick Tube 525 BS 691037 Tube Dipstick 526 BS 697551 Screw Regulator 544 Armature Starter ForReplacement Order Starter Motor 499521 Reference 309 552 BS 796...

Page 56: ...90971 Gasket Rocker Cover 1023 BS 793146 Cover Rocker Cylinder 1 1023A BS 499600 Cover Rocker Cylinder 2 1024 BS 796220 Pump Oil 1026 BS 690981 Rod Push Exhaust 1026A BS 690982 Rod Push Intake 1027 BS 795890 Filter Oil 1029 BS 690972 Arm Rocker Label Emissions Availablefroma 1036 Briggs StrattonAuthorizedDealer 1040 BS 791237 Plate Trim 1051 BS 691265 Ring Retaining StarterDrive 1054 BS 280275 Tie...

Page 57: ...ERSAREAROOHD _ _ HEVEH CARRYCHJLDREH EVENWITH BLADESOFF P USEEXTRA CAUTIONONSLOPES DONOTMOW SLOPESGREATER THAN15 MOWACR_ NOTUPANDDGWH AVOIDSUDDE_ TURHS USE LOWSPEED 777123132 777123150 k 777123379 777D14484 777X43688 DONOT USE E85 ORFUEL CONTAINING MORE o THAN 10 YoETHANOL W 777X44429 777D14491 777123357 777123355 777D14485 777S30503 ASSEMBLE CHUTEDEFLECTOR TO THIS UNIT BEFOREOPERATING 777S33593 7...

Page 58: ...ind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year Therefore the Emissions Durability Period of an engine with an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to 12 years The Air Index is a calculated number describing the relative level of emissions for a specific engine family The lower the Air Index the cleaner the engine This information is displayed in graphical form on the emissions label After July 1...

Page 59: ...are judgedonnormalengineperformance The warrantyis notrelatedto an in use emissiontest Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions Thefollowing arespecific provisions relative toyourEmission Control Defects Warranty Coverage Itisinaddition totheSears engine warranty fornon regulated enginesfoundin theOperatingand Maintenance Instructions 1 WarrantedParts Coverageunderthis warrantyextendsonl...

Page 60: ... workmanshipthatcausethe failureof a warrantedpart to be identicalin all materialrespectsto that part as describedin MTDConsumerGroup Inc sapplicationfor certification The warrantyperiodbeginsonthedate theoutdoorequipmentengineis deliveredto anultimatepurchaserorfirst placedintoservice The warrantyperiodis two years Subjectto certainconditionsand exclusionsasstated below the warrantyonemission rel...

Page 61: ... warrantycoverage Further the coverageunderthis warrantyextendsonly to partsthat were presentonthe off roadengineand equipmentpurchased Thefollowingemissionwarrantypartsare covered if applicable 1 FuelMeteringSystem Cold start enrichmentsystem softchoke Carburetorand internalparts or fuel injectionsystem Fuelpump Fueltank 2 Air InductionSystem Air cleaner Intakemanifold 3 IgnitionSystem Sparkplug ...

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Page 67: ...ELIGRO ESCOMBROS LANZADOS Quite objetos que pueden ser lanzados por la I_imina en cualquier direcci6n Lleve gafas de seguridad PELIGRO ESCOMBROS LANZADOS Quite objetos que pueden ser lanzados por la I_imina en cualquier direcci6n Lleve gafas de seguridad ERSONAS PRESENTES Guarde alas personas presentes a los ayudantes y a ni_os por Io menos 75 pies lejos PELIGRO CUESTAS Use extra la precauci6n en ...

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