DRiViNG the Tractor

iMPORTANT:Avoidsuddenstarts,excessivespeedand sudden stops.

NOTE:YourRevolutiontractoris equippedwithan innovativedrive system.Itis normalfor someforwardmovementof thetractorto occur whenthe brakeis released.

. Brieflydepressthe brakepedalto releasethe parkingbrake. Movethe throttleleverintothe FAST(rabbit)position.

2.Totravelforward:Slowlydepresstheforwarddrivecontrolpedal untilthe desiredspeedis achieved.SeeFigure5.

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1.The steeringwheel rotatesapproximatelytwofull turnsfromits stoppingpointonone sideto its stoppingpointonthe other,with the centerpositionbeingthe straightaheadposition.

2.Minorturnsof the steeringwheelfromthe centerposition (approximately100to 150) turnonly the frontaxlesandwill result in widerturns.

3.Increasingtheturn of the steeringwheel(beyond100.150) results in increasinglytighterturns.As the steeringmechanismturnsthe frontwheels,it alsochangesthe positionof thetransmissiondrive controllinkageto slowdownthe innerrearwheelin theturn,and adjuststhe speedof theouterwheelas necessaryto complete the desiredturn. Turnthe steeringwheelbackto the center positionas the turn is completed.

NOTE: Itis not necessaryto releasethedrive pedalwhenmakinga turn. Thechangeto the transmissionlinkageoccursregardlessof how far the drivepedalis depressed.Whenthe steeringwheelis straight- ened,the tractorwill returnto the speedsetby the drivepedal.

4.Turningthe steeringwheelfullyto its stopineitherdirection will fullyturnthe frontwheels,reversethe directionof the inner wheelandadjusttheouterwheelspeedto executea zeroturn in the chosendirection.Turnthe steeringwheelbackto thecenter positionas the turn is completed.

NOTE:The steeringwheelhas to beturnedall thewayUNTILIT STOPSto completea zeroturn. As the steeringwheelis turnedfurther towardits stop,theeffort neededto turnthe steeringwheelincreases.

IMPORTANT:Makingtightor zeroturnsongrasswill greatlyincrease the potentialfor damageto theturf.

Figure5

3.Totravelin reverse:Checkthattheareabehindis clear,then slowlydepressthe reversedrivecontrolpedaluntilthe desired speedis achieved.SeeFigure5.

4.Releasethe depresseddrivepedalanddepressthe brakepedal to stopthe tractor.

Do notleavethe seatof thetractorwithoutfirstplacingthe PTO/ BladeEngageknobin the disengaged(OFF)positionandengaging the parkingbrake.If leavingthe tractorunattended,also turnthe _engne offand removethe gnton key.

DRIVING ON SLOPES

IMPORTANT:Referto the SLOPEGAUGEonpage8 to helpdeter- mine slopeswhereyou mayoperatethe tractorsafely.

•Mowupanddown slopes,neveracross.

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

Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine.Tallgrasscan hide obstacles.

•Avoidturnswhendrivingon a slope,if a turnmustbe made,turn downhillon the slope.Turninguphillincreasesthe possibilityof a tractorrollover.

•Avoidstoppingwhendrivingup a slope,if it is necessaryto stop whiledrivingupa slope,start upsmoothlyandcarefullyto reduce the possibilityof flippingthe tractoroverbackward.

STEERING THE TRACTOR

YourRevolutiontractoris equippedwithan innovativesteeringsystem. Turningthe steeringwheelnotonly turnsthe frontwheels,but also adjuststhe positionof the drivecontrollinkageof thetransmissions thatdrivethe tractor.Thissteeringsystemallowsyouto varythe radius of turnsfroma normalwideU-turndownto a zeroturn (a tight"about- face"turn). Somepracticemaybe neededto becomeaccustomedto the steeringof yourtractor.The steeringworksas follows:

ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE

NOTE:The parkingbrakemustbe setif the operatorleavesthe seat withthe enginerunningor theenginewill automaticallyshutoff.

To setthe parkingbrake:

1.Pressthe brakepedalcompletelydownwithyour Idt footand holdit thatposition.

2.Pushthe parkingbrakeleverdownwardandholdit in that position.

247.28933 specifications

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Overall, the Craftsman 247.28933 is a well-engineered lawn mower that balances power, performance, and user comfort. With its reliable engine, versatile cutting deck, and modern features, it stands as an excellent choice for homeowners aiming to achieve a professional-looking lawn with minimal hassle. Whether tackling overgrown grass or maintaining a fresh trim, the Craftsman 247.28933 is equipped to handle the job effectively.

Craftsman 247.28933 manual DRiViNG the Tractor

Models: 247.28933