Craftsman 247.28901 User Manual

Off-Season Storage ........................................................ 27
Trou bleshooting .............................................................. 28
Labels ............................................................................. 29
Parts List ......................................................................... 30
Espafiol ............................................................................ 59
Service Numbers ............................................. Back Cover
CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY
Whenoperatedand maintainedaccordingtoallsuppliedinstructions,ifanynon-expendablepartof thisridingequipmentfailsduetoa defectin
materialor workmanshipwithintwo yearsfromthedate orpurchase,call1-800-659-5917toarrangeforfreein-homerepair.
Theframeandfrontaxlewill be repairedfreeofchargeforfiveyearsfromthe dateof purchaseifdefectiveinmaterialor workmanship.
Allofthe abovewarrantycoverageappliesfor only90 daysfromthedateof purchaseifthis ridingequipmentiseverusedforcommercialor
rentalpurposes.
Inallcases,if repairprovesimpossible,theridingequipmentwillbe replacedfree ofchargewiththe sameoran equivalentmodel.
Thebatterywill be replacedfreeof chargefor 90 daysfromthedateof purchaseifdefectiveinmaterialorworkmanship(ourtestingprovesthat it
willnotholda charge).
Thiswarranty coversONLYdefects in material andworkmanship. Searswill NOTpayfor:
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Expendableitemsthatbecomewornduringnormaluse,includingbutnotlimitedto blades,sparkplugs,aircleaners,belts,
andoilfilters.
Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,or tune-ups.
Tirereplacementor repaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchas nails,thorns,stumps,or glass.
Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationor maintenance.
Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnot limitedtodamagecausedbytowingobjectsbeyondthe
capabilityofthe ridingequipment,impactingobjectsthatbendtheframeorcrankshaft,or over-speedingtheengine.
Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnot limitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecaused
byimproperstorage,failuretouse the propergradeandamountofengineoil, failuretokeepthe deckclear of flammable
debris,orfailureto maintaintheridingequipmentaccordingto theinstructionscontainedintheoperator'smanual.
Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfueldeterminedto becontaminatedoroxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuel
shouldbeusedwithin30daysofitspurchasedate.
Normaldeteriorationandwearofthe exteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.
Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductiswithinthe UnitedStates.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalso haveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Sears BrandsManagementCorporation, HoffmanEstates,IL 60179
GrossHP: 17.5
EngineOil: SAE30
Fuel: UnleadedGasoline
SparkPlug: Champion®RC12YC
Engine: Briggs& StrattonI/C®
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Dateof Purchase:
Recordthemodelnumber,serialnumber,
anddateof purchaseabove.
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Craftsman 247.28901 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	247.28901
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

WARRANTY STATEMENT

CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY

Details the terms of the full warranty for Craftsman riding equipment.

Warranty Exclusions

Lists items and conditions not covered by the Craftsman warranty.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Operation Safety

Guidelines for safe operation, including warnings and precautions.

Slope Operation Safety

Instructions for safe operation on sloped terrain to prevent tip-overs.

Child Safety and Towing Precautions

Safety precautions regarding children and towing with the tractor.

Slope Operation Guide

A guide to determine safe slope operation limits for the tractor.

SAFETY LABELS

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

Control Panel Overview

Key Tractor Controls Operation

Explains operation of speed, brake, throttle, ignition, shift, deck lift, PTO, seat, and clutch-brake pedal.

Fuel and Oil Fill-up Procedures

Instructions on how to add oil and gasoline to the tractor.

Reverse Caution Mode and Engine Starting

How to operate in reverse with blades engaged and procedures for starting the engine.

Stopping, Driving, and Slope Operation

Procedures for stopping, general driving, and operating on slopes.

Deck Lift Lever and Mowing Tips

Safety Interlock System Explained

Parking Brake Engagement and Cutting Height Setting

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Schedule Overview

A schedule of recommended maintenance tasks and intervals.

Engine Oil Check and Change Procedures

Procedures for checking and changing engine oil, including important precautions.

Fuel Filter Replacement and Draining

Deck Leveling Adjustment (Front-to-Rear)

Deck Side-to-Side Adjustment

Fuse and Cutting Blade Service

Information on the fuse and procedures for cutting blade maintenance.

Deck Belt Replacement Procedure

OFF-SEASON STORAGE

Engine Preparation for Storage

Fuel Draining Procedure for Storage

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Starting and Running Problems

Emission Control System Warranty Statement

Owner's Warranty Rights and Obligations

Warranted Parts Overview

FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions

Details manufacturer's coverage, owner's duties, and exclusions for emission control systems.

Warranted Emission Parts