Craftsman 247.28911 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 FormNo.769-05757A Am = 7 pm CT, Mort. =SunDateof Purchase Craftsman Full WarrantyGeneral Operation California PropositionDo Not Followthe manufacturersrecommendationsfor wheelweightsSlope Operation Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do not touchService TowingSafeHandlingof Gasoline Do not Modify Engine Spark ArrestorSafeworkingcondition Read the Operatorsmanuals Safety SymbolsGuide SlopePage California Proposition Page Meets ANSi Safety Standards PTO Blade Engage Lever Seat Adjustment KnobParking Brake Deck Lift LeverRead Operators Manual Safety Interlock SystemGas and Oil Fill=up 0il Thegasolinetank is locatedunderthe hood.Do notoverfillStarting the Engine Engaging the Parking BrakeEngaging the Blades Stopping the EngineDriving the Tractor Driving on SlopesUsing the Deck Lift Lever MowingHeadlights Air filter Maintenance ScheduleBeforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall Controlsandstoptheengine.WaituntilallmovingpartshavecometoChecking the Engine Oil Engine MaintenanceCheckthe fuel linesfor cracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary Air CleanerFuel Filter To changethe fuel filterLubrication 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 Parking Brake AdjustmentTo locatethe nearestParts& Repair Service Centeror to sched Changing the Transmission DrivePreparing the Lawn Tractor Ifusingafuel stabilizerPreparing the Engine DRAiNiNG the FuelNeed More HELP? 777X41984 Craftsman Lawn Tractor IViodel Description Craftsman Lawn Tractor ModelCraftsman Lawn Tractor Model Ref, I Part No 41\ Description Craftsman Lawn Tractor Model 12J 710-04483 Craftsman Lawn Tractor IViodel 750 Ref, I DescriptionCraftsman Lawn Tractor IViodel Ref,NO 49\ sl so Ref, Part No Craftsman Engine IViodel 31C707=1346=G2 For IViodel Craftsman Engine IViodel 31C707-1346-G2 For IViodel 13J127 Craftsman Engine IViodel 310707-1346-G2 For IViodel 73i3o9i 51A Craftsman Engine Model 31C707-1346-G2For Model544 Craftsman Engine Model 31C707-1346=G2For ModelEngineGasket Set ValveGasket Set CarburetorOverhaul Kit 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 Motor AtrasadosIGUARIE Estasinstrucciones Funcionaiviiento GeneralFuncionamiento EN Pendientes Haga Io siguienteNo haga Io siguiente Manejo seguro de la gasolina ReiviolqueNo Modifique EL Motor Aviso Referido a EmisionesGuardachispas LEA EL Manuals DEL Operador Sivibolos DE SeguridadGUiA DE Pendiente Advertencia ENVlO Brace ELllVIINACICN Conexion DE LOS Cables DE LA BateriaQUE UNE EL Volante PRESlON DE LAS LlantasColocacion DE LA Sede De Velocidad Palancadel frenode estacionambntoAcebradory palancadecontroldeChoke PortavasosBoton DE Ajuste DEL Asiento Acelerador Y Palanca DE Control DELevante LA Palanca DE LA Cubi PortavasosLea el manual del o erador Carga DE Aceite Y GasolinaAceite GasolinaAccionado EL Freno DE Estacionamiento Reverse Caution ModeReverse Normal Mode Driving Position Stop Sistema DE Bloqueo DE SeguridadParo DEL Motor Arranque DEL Motor LA Conduccion DEL TractorConduccion EN LAS Laderas Involucrar a LOS BladesUSO DE LA Cubierta DE Levante LA Palanca DE Faros CortarCercanoSearso para programarel servicio,simplementepbn Programa DE iVlANTENIIVllENTOFTira reactiva Filtro de combustibleDe mangaj Liivipiador DE Aire Paradrenar el combustibleParacarnbiarel filtro de combustible Limpieza DE LAS M..QUINAS Y LA Cubierta Limpieza DEL MotorLimpieza DE LA BATERiA LubricacionAjustes UN Lado a OtroTornillohexagonal Tienda Sears de 1-800-4-MY-HOME Ajuste DEL AsientoFreno DE Estacionamiento DE Ajuste Plataforivia DE Corte DE ELIMINAClONFusible EL ArranqueCarga NEUM.TICOS BateraParaquitarlas hojas,hagaIo siguiente DE Caivibiar LA Correa DE CubiertaCaivibio DE LA Correa DE TRANSiVIISI6N Tibleen lineaquese encuentracercadel motor PREPARACI6N DEL MotorEL Drenaje DE LOS Combustibles PREPARACI6N DE LA Tractor DE CespedManage Home GDOC-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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