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Craftsman 247.28904 Cutting Deck Removal, Removethebelt C fromaroundthetractorsPTOpulley.See Fig

Models: 28904 247.28904

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Seat Adjustment

Referto the Assemblysectionof thismanualfor seatadjustment instructions.

Parking Brake Adjustment

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Lookingat thecuttingdeckfromthe leftside of the tractor,locate the bow-tiepinthat securesthedecksupportrodonthe rear Idt sideof the deck. SeeFig. 18.Removethe bow-tiepinthat securesthedecksupportrod,andcarefullyremovethe deck supportfromthe decklift arm.

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Neverattemptto adjustthe brakeswhiletheengineis running. AlwaysdisengagePTO,moveshift leverintoneutralposition,stop engineandremovekeyto preventunintendedstarting.

If thetractordoes notcometo acompletestopwhenthe brakepedal is completelydepressed,or if the tractor'srearwheelscan rollwiththe parkingbrakeapplied,the brakeis in needof adjustment.Contactthe nearest Sears Service Centerto haveyourbrakesproperlyadjusted. Tolocatethe nearest Parts& Repair ServiceCenteror to schedule service,contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

CUTTING DECK REMOVAL

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:

1.Placethe PTO(Blade Engage)leverin the disengaged(OFF) positionandengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Lowerthe deck by movingthe deck lift lever intothe bottom notchon the rightfender.

3.Removetheself-tappingscrew(A) thatsecuresthe belt-keeper rodfromaroundthe tractor'sPTOpulley,thenremovethe belt keeperrod(B). SeeFig. 17.

NOTE: Makea mentalnotewhatholethe otherendof the belt-keeper rod isinsertedin for reinstallationpurposes.

4.Removethebelt (C) fromaroundthetractor'sPTOpulley.See Fig. 17.

Avoidpinchinginjuries.Neverplaceyourfingersonthe idlerspringor betweenthe belt anda pulleywhile removingthe belt.

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6.Repeatthe abovestepson the tractor'srightside.

NOTE: The bow-tieclipsshouldbe re-installedfromthe top down.

7.Movethe decklift leverintothe top notchon the rightfenderto raisethe decklift armsupandout of the way.

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28904, 247.28904 specifications

The Craftsman 247.28904,28904 is a versatile and powerful lawn tractor designed for homeowners seeking efficiency and reliability in their lawn care routines. This impressive machine combines numerous features and advanced technologies that make it suitable for a variety of gardening tasks, from mowing large lawns to handling tough terrain.

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The tractor features a durable 42-inch cutting deck, providing an efficient mowing width that minimizes the number of passes required to achieve a well-groomed lawn. The deck is designed for optimal airflow and cutting efficiency, allowing for a clean and even cut. Homeowners can also adjust the cutting height ranging from 1.5 inches to 4 inches, accommodating different grass types and growth levels.

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