Craftsman 247, 270, 250 owner manual Parking Brake, Blade Control Lever, Brake Pedal

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ShiR Lever

This lever is located on the left side of the fender and has three

clearly marked positions:

FORWARD (F), REVERSE (R) and NEUTRAL (N). Follow the label on the unit to place the shift lever in the position desired.

IMPORTANT:The brake pedal must be depressed completely

and the vehicle not in motion while sliding the shift lever to another position. Never force the shift lever to avoid damage to the transmission.

Parking Brake

The parking brake has to be set

(1)to park the vehicle, or (2) to leave the engine running when the operator leaves the seat.

Depress the brake pedal

completely and push the parking brake lock to activate it. Once the

parking brake is locked, you can take your foot off the brake pedal. To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal lightly.

IMPORTANT:Always set the parking brake when leaving the vehicle unattended.

Ignition Switch

This switch is located on the steering column and is used to

start the engine. Insert key into slot and turn clockwise to START

position indicated by the label on the switch. Once the engine has started, release the key and itwill return to RUN position. To shut engine off, move shift lever to (N),

set the parking brake and turn key to the OFF position.

Cup Holder

This vehicle offers the convenience of carrying your beverage while working. The cup holder is located on the fender to the right of the seat above the battery,

Blade Control Lever

This lever is located on the left side of the vehicle next to the steedng wheel. Move the blade control lever to ON position to engage power to the cuffing deck, and move it to OFF to disengage.

IMPORTANT..The blade control lever must be in the disengaged

(off) position when (1) starting the engine, (2) travelling in reverse, and (3) if the operator leaves the seat.

Choke Control

This is located in front of the seat frame. Pull the choke control outward to activate choke for starting engine; push it inward once the engine starts.

Brake Pedal

This pedal is located on the right front side of the unit and to the left of the drive pedal. It is used for sudden stops and/or for setting the parking brake. The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the vehicle.

Safety Interlock

This unit is equipped with a safety intedock system for your protection. The safety switches are connected to the brake pedal, the steering column, the shift lever,

and the seat and will shut off the engine automatically under certain conditions. These conditions are

descdbed below. Read this section and be aware of the purpose of this safety mechanism at all times; do not tamper with its working.

_lb WARNING:operate the ridingTo avoidmowerseriousifthe safetyinjury,intedocknot system is malfunctioning.

The purpose of the safety intedock system is four-fold:

a.to prevent the engine from starting unless the brake pedal is depressed;

b.to shut off the engine if the blade control lever is not disengaged when the shift lever is put into reverse;

c.to shut the engine off when the operator leaves the seat without engaging the parking brake;

d.to shut the engine off if an attempt is made to

cut grass without the grass catcher propedy attached to the unit.

Seat Switch: This switch is located under the seat and is a safety mechanism. When the parking brake is disengaged and blade control lever engaged, the operator must remain seated at all times for the engine to run. If he/she leaves the seat without disengaging blade control lever and turning engine off, this switch will automatically shut the engine oft regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged.

Reverse Switch: This switch is located near the shift lever and will automatically shut off the engine if the blade control lever is moved to (ON) position when the shift lever is in (R). That is, the vehicle will not move in reverse direction with the blade control lever engaged.

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Contents Form no 2002Content ContentAdjustments General OperationChildren Slope OperationSafe Handling Of Gasoline Your Responsibility Oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debrisLa= Loose Parts Unpacking UnitAttaching Mulch Plug Attaching Side-Discharge ChuteFlat Washer Deck Mulch Plug Attaching Grass CatcherGrass Catcher Chute Deck -Lift LeverDeck Lift Lever Know Your Lawn Utility VehicleDrive Pedal Blade Control Lever Parking BrakeBrake Pedal Filling Up Oil Before StartingStarting the Engine Type of OilEmergency Stopping Using as MowerStopping the Vehicle Operating the VehicleUsing as Mulcher Using as Utility CartGeneral Recommendation Maintenance ScheduleRemoving Deck Cutting BladeMaintaining Engine ReassemblyChanging Air Cleaner SharpeningSpark Plug BrakeLubrication Completely loosen the two screws that holdCleaning the Equipment BatteryTires Deck Levelling Adjusting Seat PositionDeck Engagement CiipAdjusting Speed Control Rod Wheel AlignmentReplacing Fuse Adjusting BrakeAdjusting Shift Linkage Changing BeltIdler PulleyJ Flat Idler Transmissiol Jack Spindle ReplacementDrive Belt Bolt Jack PulleyKeeper BeltAfter Storage Preparing for StorageStoring the Equipment EngineTrouble PossibleCause Enginefailstostart Only Parts List for Craftsman Lawn Utility Vehicle ModelChoke mounts to seat plate 49 ,-0826 Disengage safely. a substitute non 710-0902 For painted Key No. Part No 710-0604AFor reference OnlySpindle Shaft Shoulder Spacer Craftsman Lawn Utility Vehicle Model Key No. Part No Seat Switch Shock 5o5@ 3As ? 445 188 190 613A332 305 930A455@ 1005 Description 305495265 Dipstick Tube 832 691466 Muffler Guard Garanta Limitada Sobre EL Vehculo Utilitario Cortacisped Funcionamiento general AdvertenciaOperaci6n en pendientes PequeosSu responsabilidad ServicioManejo seguro de la gasoline DE lSo PendientesTolva De Descarga Lateral Desempaque la UnidadPiezas sueltas Adaptador Para ForrajeRetiro del recolector de pasto Recolector de pastoTolva del recolector de pasto Illo de manoDe aceite/varilla del aceite Palanca para levantar la cubiertaPedal de avance SeccinPoavasos Palanca de cambiosFreno de mano Palanca de control de cuchillasAntes de iniciar Arranque del motorEl parar de la emergencia Operaci6n del vehfculoDetener el vehiculo Uso del cortacdspedPara vaciar el recolector de pasto Uso del cortacdsped para armado de forrajeUso como carro de servicio PJataf.omadeRetiro de la cubierta Recomendaciones generalesPrograma de mantenimiento CuchillaAfilado Mantenimiento del motorCambio de aceite del motor ReensamblajeEspecificaciones para afinaci6n LubricacidnFreno Ajuste la bujfa de encendidoAcumulador eldctrico Limpieza del equipoNeumdticos Conexi6n de cables de la bateriaNivelaci6n de la cubierta AjustesPosicibn del asiento Enganche de la cubiertaBarra de control de velocidad Alineacibn de las ruedasReemplazo del fusible Enlace de cambiosCambio de correa Polea de velocidad variable Polea Ioca Reemplazo del vdstago de conexi6nCorrea de propulsi6n superior de a cubierta Reemplace con un nuevo vdstagode conexi6n yAcumulador el6ctrico Prepardndose para el alrnacenajeCorrea propulsora MotorDespuds del almacenaje Salvando el equipoEquipo Part Canada

270, 250, 247 specifications

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