Am = 7 pm CT, Mort. =Sun | Craftsman 247.28911 instruction

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LAWN TRACTOR

17.5 HP

7 Speed, Shift-on=the=Go

42" Deck

Model No. 247.28911

•Espanol, P. 59

This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Operator's Manual.

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Sears Brands Management	Corporation,	Hoffman Estates,	IL 60179 U.S.A.
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			(February15,2010)

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Contents

FormNo.769-05757A Am = 7 pm CT, Mort. =Sun Dateof Purchase Craftsman Full Warranty General Operation California Proposition Slope Operation Followthe manufacturersrecommendationsfor wheelweightsMufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do not touch Do Not Towing ServiceSafeHandlingof Gasoline Spark Arrestor Do not Modify EngineSafeworkingcondition Read the Operatorsmanuals Safety Symbols Guide SlopePage California Proposition Page Meets ANSi Safety Standards Parking Brake Seat Adjustment KnobDeck Lift Lever PTO Blade Engage Lever Gas and Oil Fill=up 0il Safety Interlock SystemThegasolinetank is locatedunderthe hood.Do notoverfill Read Operators Manual Starting the Engine Engaging the Parking Brake Driving the Tractor Stopping the EngineDriving on Slopes Engaging the Blades Mowing Using the Deck Lift LeverHeadlights Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall Maintenance ScheduleControlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo Air filter Checking the Engine Oil Engine Maintenance Fuel Filter Air CleanerTo changethe fuel filter Checkthe fuel linesfor cracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary Pivot Points & Linkage LubricationFront Axles Adjustments Cleaning the Engine and DeckLeveling the Deck Removethebelt C fromaroundthetractorsPTOpulley.See Fig Cutting Deck Removal Jump Starting TiresCharging Othergas appliances.J Land heed ts warnngs Cutting Blades FuseChanging the Deck Belt SeeFig To locatethe nearestParts& Repair Service Centeror to sched Parking Brake AdjustmentChanging the Transmission Drive Belt Preparing the Engine Ifusingafuel stabilizerDRAiNiNG the Fuel Preparing the Lawn Tractor Need More HELP? 777X41984 Craftsman Lawn Tractor IViodel Description Craftsman Lawn Tractor Model Craftsman Lawn Tractor Model Ref, I Part No 41\ Description Craftsman Lawn Tractor Model 12J 710-04483 Craftsman Lawn Tractor IViodel 750 Ref, I Description Craftsman 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 13J 127 Craftsman Engine IViodel 310707-1346-G2 For IViodel 73i 3o9i 51A Craftsman Engine Model 31C707-1346-G2For Model 544 Craftsman Engine Model 31C707-1346=G2For Model EngineGasket Set ValveGasket Set CarburetorOverhaul Kit Page Page GDOC-100182RevB Moderate Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty CoverageThispageapplicableinthe U.S.A.and Canadaonly Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Warranted Parts Page Motor Atrasados IGUARIE Estasinstrucciones Funcionaiviiento General Haga Io siguiente Funcionamiento EN PendientesNo haga Io siguiente Manejo seguro de la gasolina Reiviolque Aviso Referido a Emisiones No Modifique EL MotorGuardachispas LEA EL Manuals DEL Operador Sivibolos DE Seguridad GUiA DE Pendiente Advertencia ENVlO Brace ELllVIINACICN Conexion DE LOS Cables DE LA Bateria PRESlON DE LAS Llantas QUE UNE EL VolanteColocacion DE LA Sede Acebradory palancadecontroldeChoke Palancadel frenode estacionambntoPortavasos De Velocidad Levante LA Palanca DE LA Cubi Acelerador Y Palanca DE Control DEPortavasos Boton DE Ajuste DEL Asiento Aceite Carga DE Aceite Y GasolinaGasolina Lea el manual del o erador Reverse Normal Mode Driving Position Stop Reverse Caution ModeSistema DE Bloqueo DE Seguridad Accionado EL Freno DE Estacionamiento Paro DEL Motor Arranque DEL Motor LA Conduccion DEL Tractor Involucrar a LOS Blades Conduccion EN LAS LaderasUSO DE LA Cubierta DE Levante LA Palanca DE Faros Cortar CercanoSearso para programarel servicio,simplementepbn Programa DE iVlANTENIIVllENTO Filtro de combustible FTira reactivaDe mangaj Paradrenar el combustible Liivipiador DE AireParacarnbiarel filtro de combustible Limpieza DE LA BATERiA Limpieza DEL MotorLubricacion Limpieza DE LAS M..QUINAS Y LA Cubierta UN Lado a Otro AjustesTornillohexagonal Freno DE Estacionamiento DE Ajuste Ajuste DEL AsientoPlataforivia DE Corte DE ELIMINAClON Tienda Sears de 1-800-4-MY-HOME Carga NEUM.TICOS EL ArranqueBatera Fusible Paraquitarlas hojas,hagaIo siguiente DE Caivibiar LA Correa DE Cubierta Caivibio DE LA Correa DE TRANSiVIISI6N EL Drenaje DE LOS Combustibles PREPARACI6N DEL MotorPREPARACI6N DE LA Tractor DE Cesped Tibleen lineaquese encuentracercadel motor Manage 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 Acuerdo Riding Equipment questions or problems?