Craftsman 247.28905 Slope Operation, Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do not touch

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•Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machinesmoothly.Avoid erraticoperationandexcessivespeed. Disengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengineandwaituntil the blade(s)cometo a completestopbeforeremovinggrass catcher,emptyinggrass,uncloggingchute,removinganygrassor debris,or makinganyadjustments.

Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Alwaysturnoff blade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengineandremovekeybefore dismounting.

Useextracare whenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoa trailerortruck. Thismachineshouldnot bedrivenupor down ramp(s),becausethe machinecouldtip over,causingserious personalinjury.The machinemustbe pushedmanuallyon ramp(s)to loador unloadproperly.

Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do not touch.

Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedrivingunderlow hangingtree branches,wires,dooropeningsetc.,wherethe operatormaybestruckor pulledfromthe machine,whichcould resultinseriousinjury. Disengageallattachmentclutchesanddepressthe brakepedal completelybeforeattemptingto start engine. Yourmachineisdesignedto cutnormalresidentialgrassof a heightnomorethan 10".Do not attemptto mowthroughunusually tall,dry grass(e.g.,pasture)orpiles of dry leaves.Drygrassor leavesmaycontactthe engineexhaustand/or builduponthe mowerdeckpresentinga potentialfire hazard. Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedfor this machine by the machinemanufacturerRead,understandandfollowall. instructionsprovidedwiththe approvedaccessoryor attachment. Fora list of approvedaccessoriesandattachments,call 1-800- 659-5917.

Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,are involvedin a largepercentageof ridingmower-relatedinjuries. Theseoperatorsshouldevaluatetheirabilityto operatethe riding mowersafelyenoughto protectthemselvesandothersfrom seriousinjury.

If situationsoccurwhicharenot coveredinthismanual,usecare andgoodjudgment.Contact1-800-659-5917for informationand assistance.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedto lossof controlandtip-over accidentswhichcan resultinsevereinjuryor death.Allslopesrequire 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:

oMowupanddown slopes,not across.Exerciseextremecaution whenchangingdirectionon slopes.

•Watchfor holes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother hiddenobjects.

Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine.Tallgrasscan hide obstacles.

Useslowspeed.Choosea lowenoughspeedsettingso that you will nothaveto stopor shiftwhileon the slope.Tiresmay lose tractionon slopeseventhoughthe brakesarefunctioning properly.Alwayskeepmachinein gearwhen goingdownslopes to takeadvantageof enginebrakingaction.

•Followthe manufacturer'srecommendationsfor wheelweights

or counterweightsto improvestability.Forrecommendations,call 1-800-659-5917.

•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersor otherattachments.These can changethe stabilityof the machine. Keepallmovementonthe slopesslowandgradual.Do not make suddenchangesinspeedor direction.Rapidengagementor brakingcouldcausethe frontof the machineto lift andrapidlyflip overbackwardswhichcouldcauseseriousinjury.

•Avoidstartingorstoppingona slope. Iftireslosetraction,disen- gagethe blade(s)andproceedslowlystraightdownthe slope.

Do Not:

•Donot turnon slopesunlessnecessary;then,turnslowlyand graduallydownhill,if possible.

•Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditchesor embankmentsThe. mower could suddenlyturnover if a wheelis overthe edgeof a cliff, ditch,or if an edgecavesin.

•Donot try to stabilizethe machineby puttingyourfooton the ground.

•Donot usea grasscatcheron steepslopes.

•Donot mowon wetgrass.Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding.

•Donot attemptto coastdownhill.Over-speedingmaycausethe operatorto lose controlof the machineresultingin seriousinjury or death.

•Donot towheavypull behindattachments(e.g. loadeddumpcart, lawn roller,etc.)on slopesgreaterthan5 degrees.Whengoing down hill,the extraweighttendsto pushthe tractorandmay causeyou to loosecontrol(e.g.tractormayspeedup, brakingand steeringabilityarereduced,attachmentmayjack-knifeandcause tractorto overturn).

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Contents For answers to your questions about This product, CallFormNo.769-05573A February12,2010 Am = 7 pm CT, Mort. =SunCraftsman Full Warranty Dateof PurchaseCalifornia Proposition General OperationFollowthe manufacturersrecommendationsfor wheelweights Slope OperationMufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do not touch Do NotTowing ServiceSafeHandlingof Gasoline MowerbladesaresharpWrapthebladeorweargloves,anduse Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesuretheequipmentisDo not Modify Engine Spark ArrestorSafety Symbols Read the OperatorsmanualsPage Page California Proposition Page Meets Ansi Safety Standards Ignition Switch Module Seat Adjustment LeverParking Brake AmmeterSafety Interlock System GAS and OIL FILL-UP0il GasolineEngaging the Parking Brake Starting the Engine Stopping the EngineDriving the Tractor Driving on SlopesUsing the Deck Lift Lever Engaging the BladesMoving the Tractor Manually MowingBeforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall Maintenance ScheduleControlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo Engine Maintenance Checking the Engine OilAir Cleaner Fuel FilterPivot Points & Linkage LubricationFront Axles Adjustments Cleaning the Engine and DeckLeveling the Deck Cutting Deck Removal Removethebelt C fromaroundthetractorsPTOpulley.See FigTires Jump StartingCharging Othergas appliances.J Land heed ts warnngsFuse Cutting BladesChanging the Deck Belt SeeFigParking Brake Adjustment Changing the Transmission DriveBelt Belt GuardIfusingafuel stabilizer Preparing the EnginePreparing the Lawn Tractor Reconnectthe fuel lineandrunthe engineuntil it startstoNeed More HELP? Maoage homeFront Grille 44 @ Craftsman IViodelCraftsman IViodel DescriptionCraftsman IViodel 683-04155A-0637 Shaft,Lift 712-04065 Craftsman Model738-04237A Page Craftsman 2S\ 726-0201 Craftsman IViodel Ref, I Description 712-0271Craftsman Model FootPad,4.0 Ref, Part No\50 Ref,No, Part No 8471 Craftsman Engine IViodel 331777=1372=B2 For IViodel¸1023111111 868fCraftsman Engine IViodel 331777-1372-B2 For IViodel 324....... -% Craftsman Engine Model 331777=1372=B2 For ModelCraftsman Engine Model 331777-1372-B2For Model Craftsman Engine Model 331777-1372=B2For Model DescriptionCraftsman Engine Model 331777-1372-B2For Niodel Ref, Part No. NoRef, Part No Page Page Moderate GDOC-100182RevBSears Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty CoverageThispageapplicableinthe U.S.A.and Canadaonly Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Warranted Parts Page Atrasados Funcionaiviiento General IGUARIE EstasinstruccionesHaga Io siguiente Funcionamiento EN PendientesNo haga Io siguiente SERVIClO ReiviolqueManejo seguro de la gasolina Aviso Referido a Emisiones No Modifique EL MotorGuardachispas Sivibolos DE Seguridad LEA EL Manuals DEL OperadorAesqunadeunedifido Advertencia Conexion DE LOS Cables DE LA Bateria ENVlO Brace ELllVIINACIONQUE UNE EL Volante Labateria+conel pernoy tuercahexagonalVeaselafigura1COLOCACI6N DE LA Sede Presion DE LAS LlantasPalancadel frenode estacionamiento AmperimetroPortavasos De VelocidadLevante LA Palanca DE LA Cubierta Acelerador Y Palanca DE Control DEPalanca DE Ajuste DEL Asiento Carga DE Aceite Y Gasolina Pedal DE FrenoSistema DE Bloqueo DE Seguridad Reverse Caution Mode ACClONADO EL Freno DE ESTAClONAMIENTOLight ModeSetting the Cutting Height Paro DEL MotorLA Conduccion DEL Tractor Arranque DEL MotorConduccion EN LAS Laderas Involucrar a LOS BladesUSO DE LA Cubierta DE Levante LA Palanca DEMover EL Tractor Manual FarosLista DE iVlANTENIIVllENTO LubriqueMantenimiento DEL Motor FTira reactivaDrenajede aceite de rnanga Filtrode aceiteLimpiador DE Aire Paradrenar el combustibleParacambiarel fiitro de combustible Clamp Fuel Line TabLimpieza DEL Motor LubricacionBateria Carburador de ajuste Elcarburadoren estemotorno esajustableAjustes Limpieza DE LAS Maquinas Y LA Cubi ErtaDelante a arras Plataforma DE Corte DE Eliminacion Rnuescaenla parteinferiordel guardabarrosderechoParaubiear el Centrode Servieio rns eereanoSears o parapro Para quitar la plataforrna de corte, haga Io si GuienteNEUiVlATICOS BATERiAEL Arranque La presi6n de LosFusible CargaCuchillas DE Corte DE Caivibiar LA Correa DE Cubierta FiguraPREPARACI6N DEL Motor EL Drenaje DE LOS CombustiblesPREPARACI6N DE LA Tractor DE Cesped Tibleen lineaquese encuentracercadel motorManage Home Necesita MAS AYUDA?GDOC-100182Rev.A Esta p.ginase aplica s61oen EE.UU. y Canada SUS Derechos Y Obligaciones EN Cuanto a LA Garantja Piezas Garantizadas Continuaci6nsedetallanlos puntosincluidosenel Acuerdo Servicio de instalaci6nde SearsRiding Equipment questions or problems?
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