Craftsman 247.28901 manual Cleaning the Engine and Deck, Adjustments, Leveling the Deck

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CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK

Anyfuel oroil spilledonthe machineshouldbewipedoff promptly.Do NOTallowdebristo accumulatearoundthe coolingfinsof the engine oron anyother partof the machine.

IMPORTANT: The useof a pressurewasherto cleanyourtractoris NOTrecommendedIt. maycausedamageto electricalcomponents, spindles,pulleys,bearingsorthe engine.

A screwplugcan befoundon yourtractor'sdecksurfaceas seenin Fig. 13.Thisplugcan bereplacedwitha waterport to be usedas part of a separately-availabledeckwashsystem.

Thedeckwashsystemis usedto rinsegrassclippingsfromthe deck's undersideandpreventthe buildupof corrosivechemicals.

NOTE: A deckwashsystemcan bepurchasedthroughthe retail locationinwhichyoupurchasedthistractor.For moreinformation, simplycall 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

2.Measurethedistancefromthe frontof the bladetip to the ground andthe rearof the bladetip to theground.Thefirst measure- menttakenshouldbe between1A"and3A"lessthanthe second measurement.Determinethe approximatedistancenecessaryfor properadjustmentandproceed,if necessary,to the nextstep.

3.Locatethe flangelocknut onthe frontsideof the stabilizer bracket.SeeFig. 14.

•Tightenthe flangelocknut to raisethe frontof thedeck;

•Loosentheflange locknutto lowerthe frontof the deck.

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ADJUSTMENTS

Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhilethe engineis running, exceptwherespecifiedin the operator'smanual.

Leveling the Deck

NOTE: Checkthe tractor'stire pressurebeforeperforminganydeck levelingadjustments.Referto Tires inthe Serviceand Maintenance sectionof this manualfor moreinformationregardingtire pressure.

Front To Rear

Thefrontof the cuttingdeck issupportedby a stabilizerbarthatcan beadjustedto levelthe deckfromfrontto rear.Thefrontof the deck shouldbebetween1A-inchand3A-inchlowerthan the rearof thedeck. Adjustif necessaryas follows:

1.Withthe tractorparkedon a firm,levelsurface,placethe leverfor liftingthe platformon the secondto the top notch(secondhighest position)androtatethe bladeas closeto the dischargechannel thatis parallelto the tractor.

Figure14

Side to Side

Ifthe cuttingdeckappearsto be mowingunevenly,a sideto side adjustmentcan beperformed.Adjustif necessaryas follows:

1.Withthe tractorparkedona firm, levelsurface,placethe decklift leverin the secondfromthe top notch(secondhighestposition)

and rotatebothbladessothat theyare perpendicularwiththe tractor.

2.Measurethedistancefromthe outsideof the left bladetip to the groundandthe distancefromthe outsideof the rightbladetip to the ground.Bothmeasurementstakenshouldbeequal.Ifthey're not, proceedto the nextstep.

3.Loosen,but do NOTremove,the hexcap screwonthe leftdeck hangerbracket.SeeFig. 15.

4.Balancethedeckby usinga wrenchto turn theadjustmentgear (foundimmediatelybehindthehex cap screwjust loosened) clockwise/uporcounterclockwise/downThedeck. is properly balancedwhen bothbladetip measurementstakenearlierare equal.

5.Retightenthe hexcap screwon the leftdeckhangerbracketwhen properadjustmentis achieved.

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247.28901 specifications

The Craftsman 247.28901 is a versatile and robust lawn tractor designed to meet the needs of homeowners seeking a reliable gardening tool. It is particularly adept at tackling a variety of yard sizes and types, making it an ideal choice for residential properties. One of its standout features is the powerful 18.5 horsepower, Briggs & Stratton engine, which provides ample power for mowing, towing, and other lawn care tasks. This engine is designed with a fast start capability, ensuring a quick ignition whenever you're ready to work on your yard.

The 247.28901 features a 42-inch steel cutting deck, which enhances its ability to cover larger areas in a shorter amount of time. The cutting deck is equipped with a dual-blade system that not only delivers a fine cut but also helps in mulching, allowing you to recycle grass clippings back into the soil for added nutrients. Riders can choose from six different cutting height positions, ranging from 1 to 4 inches, giving them the flexibility to achieve the desired grass length, tailored to different seasons or lawn needs.

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