SYSTEMS iNDiCATOR MONITOR/HOUR

METER

Yourtractorisequippedwitha SystemsIndicatorMonitoras shown in Figure3. The monitorrecordstheaccumulatedhoursof tractor operation,anddisplaysthe informationonthe LCDhourmeterdisplay (tenthsof an hour- rightmostdigit). The monitoralso hasfour indicator lightsthat showthe statusof variousfunctionsof thetractor.

BatteryOil

Oil Pressure indicator Light

Thiswarninglamp indicateslowengineoil pressure.Ifthisindicator illuminates,stopthetractorimmediatelyandcheckthe engineoil level. Ifthe oil leveliswithinthe operatingrange,butthe light remainson, contactyour SearsParts& RepairServiceCenter.

NOTE:The oilpressureindicatormay illuminatewhenthe keyswitchis turnedto an onposition,but shouldturn off whentheengine isstarted.

PTO (Power Take-Off) Engaged indicator Light

PTOParkingBrake

"-..j Figure3

The systemindicatormonitorfeaturesareas follows:

LCD Hour Meter Display

The hourmeterdisplayis activatedwhenthe keyswitchis turnedto eitherthe"NORMALMOWING"orthe "REVERSECAUTIONMODE" switchpositions.Whenthe keyswitchis turnedto anon position, the batteryindicatorlight brieflyilluminatesandthe batteryvoltageis bridly displayed.The displaythenchangesto the accumulatedhours.

NOTE:A recordof the actualhoursof operationshouldbe keptto assuremaintenanceproceduresarecompletedaccordingto the scheduleinthismanual.

The IndicatorMonitorwill also remindtheoperatorof maintenance intervalsfor changingtheengineoil. The LCDwill alternatelyflash the recordedhours,"CHG"and"Oil" for fiveminutes,afterevery50 hoursof recordedoperationelapse.The maintenanceintervallastsfor twohours(from50-52,100-102,150-152,etc.). The LCDwillflashas describedfor fiveminuteseverytimethe tractor'sengineis starteddur- ingthis maintenanceinterval.Followthe oilchangeintervalsprovided inthe Service& Maintenancesectionof thisManual.

Battery indicator Light

This indicatorilluminateswhenthe ignitionswitchitturnedto an ON positionandtheengineis not started.

Thisalsoilluminatesto indicatethe batteryvoltagehasdroppedbelow 11.5(+0.5/-1.0)DCvolts(the batteryvoltageisalso displayedonthe hourmeter).If this indicatorand displaycomeonduringoperation, checkthe batteryandchargingsystemfor possiblecausesand/or contactyourSearsParts& RepairServiceCenter.

Thisindicatorilluminateswhenthe keyswitchis turnedto the "START" positionwhilethe PTOknob is inthe "ENGAGED"position.Checkthis indicatorif the enginewill not crankwiththe keyswitchin the"START" position.Movethe PTOknobto the "DISENGAGED"position.

Brake Engaged indicator

Thisindicatorilluminateswhenthe keyswitchis turnedto the "START" positionandthe brakepedalis notfullydepressed.Checkthis indicatorifthe enginewill not crankwiththe keyswitchin the"START" position.If necessary,fullydepressthe brakepedal.

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER

 

The throttlecontrollevercontrolsthe speedof

 

the engine.Whenset ina givenposition,the

Fast

throttlewill maintaina uniformenginespeed.

Position

 

IMPORTANT:Whenoperatingthe tractorwith the cuttingdeckengaged,thethrottlecontrol levermustalwaysbein the FAST(rabbit)

Slow

position.Position

KEY SWITCH MODULE

The keyswitchmoduleis usedto

start andstoptheengine.It is also

usedto activatethe ReverseCaution @ Mode(bladesoperatewhile riding

in reverse).Insertkeyintothe key switchmoduleandturn clockwiseto

the STARTposition.Releasethe key intothe normalmowingpositiononce enginehasstarted.

To stopthe engine,turn the ignition keycounterclockwiseto the STOP position.

Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.AlwaysdisengagePTO, setparkingbrake,stopengineand removekeyto preventunintended starting.

IMPORTANT:Priorto operatingthe tractor,referto both"Safety InterlockSystem"on page14and"StartingThe Engine"on page15 of this manualfor detailedinstructionsregardingthe IgnitionSwitch Moduleandoperatingthetractorin REVERSECAUTIONMODE.

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Craftsman 247.28933 manual LCD Hour Meter Display, Throttle Control Lever, KEY Switch Module

247.28933 specifications

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The mower features a 42-inch cutting deck, which is ideal for medium to large-sized lawns. The cutting deck allows for precise cutting, ensuring that grass is trimmed evenly. This width also enables the mower to maneuver easily in tight spaces, such as around trees and flower beds. Additionally, the cutting height can be easily adjusted, ranging from 1 to 4 inches, which allows users to customize their mowing experience based on the season and grass type.

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For added convenience, the mower is equipped with a 6-speed gear drive, which allows users to fine-tune their speed based on the mowing conditions. This flexibility is particularly useful for adapting to different grass types and terrain.

In terms of maintenance, the Craftsman 247.28933 is designed for ease. The mower features an integrated deck wash system, which helps users keep the cutting deck clean and free from grass buildup. Regular maintenance is simplified, ensuring that the mower performs optimally throughout its lifespan.

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