Craftsman 247.28905 manual California Proposition, General Operation

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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfandothers. Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanual beforeattemptingto operatethismachine.Failureto complywith theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle componentscontainoremitchemicalsknownto Stateof California to causecancerandbirthdefectsorother reproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainleadand leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato causecancerandreproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.

GENERAL OPERATION

•Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineand in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate. Keepthis manualina safeplacefor futureand regularreference andfor orderingreplacementparts.

•Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.Knowhow to stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.

•Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis machine. Children14yearsoldandover shouldreadandunderstandthe operationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthismanualandshould 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,andotherforeign objectswhichcouldbe pickedupandthrownby the blade(s). Thrownobjectscan causeseriouspersonalinjury.

•Planyour mowingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,sidewalks,bystandersandthe like.Also,avoiddischarg- ingmaterialagainstawall orobstructionwhichmaycause dischargedmaterialto ricochetbacktowardthe operator.

Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingto the safeopera- tion practicesinthis manual.As withanytypeof powerequipment, carelessnessorerroron the partof the operatorcan resultin serious injury.Thismachineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,toes andfeetandthrowingdebris.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.

Your Responsibility--Restrict the useof this powermachineto personswho read,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc- tionsin thismanualandon the machine.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

•Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygogglesduringoperation andwhile performingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes. Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto the eyes.

•Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksand shirts.Loosefittingclothesandjewelrycanbe caughtin movable parts.Neveroperatethismachineinbarefeetorsandals.

•Beawareof the mowerandattachmentdischargedirectionand do not pointit at anyone.Donot operatethe mowerwithoutthe dischargecoverorentiregrasscatcherin its properplace.

Donot put handsor feetnearrotatingpartsor underthe cutting deck. Contactwiththe blade(s)can amputatehandsandfeet. A missingor damageddischargecovercan causebladecontact or thrownobjectinjuries.

•Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,or roads andwhile notcuttinggrass.

•Watchfor trafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossingroadways.This machineis not intendedfor useonany public roadway.

•Donot operatethe machinewhile underthe influenceof alcohol or drugs.

•Mowonly indaylightorgoodartificiallight. Nevercarrypassengers.

•Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftinginto reverse.Backup slowly. Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhile backingto avoida back-overaccident.

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Contents Am = 7 pm CT, Mort. =Sun For answers to your questions aboutThis product, Call FormNo.769-05573A February12,2010Dateof Purchase Craftsman Full WarrantyGeneral Operation California PropositionDo Not Followthe manufacturersrecommendationsfor wheelweightsSlope Operation Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do not touchService TowingSafeHandlingof Gasoline Spark Arrestor MowerbladesaresharpWrapthebladeorweargloves,anduseKeepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesuretheequipmentis Do not Modify EngineRead the Operatorsmanuals Safety SymbolsPage Page California Proposition Page Meets Ansi Safety Standards Ammeter Ignition Switch ModuleSeat Adjustment Lever Parking BrakeGasoline Safety Interlock SystemGAS and OIL FILL-UP 0ilEngaging the Parking Brake Driving on Slopes Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Driving the TractorMowing Using the Deck Lift LeverEngaging the Blades Moving the Tractor ManuallyMaintenance Schedule Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageallControlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo Checking the Engine Oil Engine MaintenanceFuel Filter Air CleanerLubrication Pivot Points & LinkageFront Axles Cleaning the Engine and Deck AdjustmentsLeveling the Deck Removethebelt C fromaroundthetractorsPTOpulley.See Fig Cutting Deck RemovalOthergas appliances.J Land heed ts warnngs TiresJump Starting ChargingSeeFig FuseCutting Blades Changing the Deck BeltBelt Guard Parking Brake AdjustmentChanging the Transmission Drive BeltReconnectthe fuel lineandrunthe engineuntil it startsto Ifusingafuel stabilizerPreparing the Engine Preparing the Lawn TractorMaoage home Need More HELP?Front Grille Craftsman IViodel 44 @Description Craftsman IViodelCraftsman IViodel Craftsman Model 683-04155A-0637 Shaft,Lift 712-04065738-04237A Page Craftsman 2S\ 726-0201 Craftsman IViodel 712-0271 Ref, I DescriptionCraftsman Model Ref, Part No FootPad,4.0\50 Ref,No, Part No Craftsman Engine IViodel 331777=1372=B2 For IViodel 8471868f ¸1023111111Craftsman Engine IViodel 331777-1372-B2 For IViodel Craftsman Engine Model 331777=1372=B2 For Model 324....... -%Craftsman Engine Model 331777-1372-B2For Model Description Craftsman Engine Model 331777-1372=B2For ModelRef, Part No. No Craftsman Engine Model 331777-1372-B2For NiodelRef, Part No Page Page GDOC-100182RevB ModerateSears Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty ProvisionsThispageapplicableinthe U.S.A.and Canadaonly Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Warranted Parts Page Atrasados IGUARIE Estasinstrucciones Funcionaiviiento GeneralFuncionamiento EN Pendientes Haga Io siguienteNo haga Io siguiente Reiviolque SERVIClOManejo seguro de la gasolina No Modifique EL Motor Aviso Referido a EmisionesGuardachispas LEA EL Manuals DEL Operador Sivibolos DE SeguridadAesqunadeunedifido Advertencia Labateria+conel pernoy tuercahexagonalVeaselafigura1 Conexion DE LOS Cables DE LA BateriaENVlO Brace ELllVIINACION QUE UNE EL VolantePresion DE LAS Llantas COLOCACI6N DE LA SedeDe Velocidad Palancadel frenode estacionamientoAmperimetro PortavasosAcelerador Y Palanca DE Control DE Levante LA Palanca DE LA CubiertaPalanca DE Ajuste DEL Asiento Pedal DE Freno Carga DE Aceite Y GasolinaSistema DE Bloqueo DE Seguridad Mode Reverse Caution ModeACClONADO EL Freno DE ESTAClONAMIENTO LightArranque DEL Motor Setting the Cutting HeightParo DEL Motor LA Conduccion DEL TractorPalanca DE Conduccion EN LAS LaderasInvolucrar a LOS Blades USO DE LA Cubierta DE Levante LAFaros Mover EL Tractor ManualLubrique Lista DE iVlANTENIIVllENTOFiltrode aceite Mantenimiento DEL MotorFTira reactiva Drenajede aceite de rnangaClamp Fuel Line Tab Limpiador DE AireParadrenar el combustible Paracambiarel fiitro de combustibleCarburador de ajuste Elcarburadoren estemotorno esajustable Limpieza DEL MotorLubricacion BateriaLimpieza DE LAS Maquinas Y LA Cubi Erta AjustesDelante a arras Para quitar la plataforrna de corte, haga Io si Guiente Plataforma DE Corte DE EliminacionRnuescaenla parteinferiordel guardabarrosderecho Paraubiear el Centrode Servieio rns eereanoSears o paraproLa presi6n de Los NEUiVlATICOSBATERiA EL ArranqueCarga FusibleCuchillas DE Corte Figura DE Caivibiar LA Correa DE CubiertaTibleen lineaquese encuentracercadel motor PREPARACI6N DEL MotorEL Drenaje DE LOS Combustibles PREPARACI6N DE LA Tractor DE CespedNecesita MAS AYUDA? Manage HomeGDOC-100182Rev.A Esta p.ginase aplica s61oen EE.UU. y Canada SUS Derechos Y Obligaciones EN Cuanto a LA Garantja Piezas Garantizadas Servicio de instalaci6nde Sears Continuaci6nsedetallanlos puntosincluidosenel AcuerdoRiding Equipment questions or problems?
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