Craftsman 247.28902 User manual

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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Operator’s Manual

LAWN TRACTOR

19.5 HP, 42” Deck

Electric Start, 7 Speed

Model No. 247.28902

For answers to your questions about

this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Craftsman Tractor Help Line

7 am - 7 pm CT, Mon. - Sun.

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.

• Espanol, P. 59

CAUTION

Before using this equipment,

read this manual and follow

all safety rules and operating

instructions.

Form No. 769-05571A

(February 15, 2010)

Labels

777I22455

777I22454

PA RK

BRAKE

PARK BRAKE OPER ATION:

1st.

Press

Brake

Pedal

2nd.

Move

Lever

To Park

Place Lever Fully To Run

Position To Operate Unit.

I23366 AC

777I22456

FAST

CHOKE

SLOW

FORWARD

NEUTRAL

REVERSE

777I22453

777S32491

PTO / BLADE ENGAGE

PTO OFF

PTO ON

ROTATING BLADES CAUSE

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE

AROUND

•

NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH BLADE(S) OFF.

• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE

BACKING.

• MOWING IN REVERSE IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

DANGER

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEAT H

• GO UP AND DOWNSLOP ES, NOT ACROSS.

• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.

• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.

• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S)

AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.

• KEEP SAFETYDEVICE S (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND

SWITCHES, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING.

• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).

• KNOW LOCATIONAND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.

• BE SURE BLADE(S)AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE

PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).

• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENG AGE

BLADE(S), ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE, SHUT OFF A ND

REMOVE KEY.

READ OPERAT OR'S MANUAL

BRAKE / CLUTCH

PEDAL

Brake / Clutch Pedal On Drivers Left Side Of Rider

1. PLACESHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL.

2. RESTARTENGINE.

3. PLACESPEED CONTROL LEVER

INHIGH SPEED POSITION.

4. RELEASECLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL

FULLY.

IF UNIT STALLSWITH SPEED CONTROL IN HIGH SPEED, OR IF UNIT

WILL NOT OPERATEWITH SPEED CONTROL LEVER IN A LOW SPEED

POSITION, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:

5. DEPRESSCLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL.

6. PLACESPEED CONTROL LEVER

INDESIRED POSITION.

7. PLACESHIFT LEVER IN EITHER

FORWARD OR REVERSE AND FOLLOW

NORMALOPERATING PROCEDURES.

Operation Of This Equipment May Create Sparks That Can Start

Fires Around Dry Vegetation. A Spark Arrestor May Be Required.

The Operator Should Contact Local Fire Agencies For Laws Or

Regulations To Fire Prevention Requirements.

For A List Of Optional Attachments,

Please Refer To Your OperatorsManual.

TO START

OPERATING MODES

1. DISENGAGE BLADES/PTO, (POWER TAKEOFF)

2. ENGAGE THE TRACTOR’S PARKINGBRAKE.

3. ACTIVATE THE CHOKE CONTROL.

4. TURN KEY TO STARTENGINE. AFTER STARTRELEASE KEY & DEACTIVATE CHOKE

BY PLACING THROTTLE TO

FAST“RABBIT”

POSITION.

REVERSECAUTION MODE

1. TURN KEY TO REVERSE CAUTION MODE POSITION.

2. DEPRESS REVERSE PUSHBUTTON.(RED INDICATOR LIGHT “ON”)

WHEN RED LIGHT IS “ON” MACHINE CAN BE OPERATED

IN REVERSE WITH MOWER BLADES ENGAGED.

IMPORTANT:MOWING IN REVERSE IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

3. AFTER RESUMING FORWARD OPERATION, RETURN

KEY TO “NORMAL MOWING” POSITION.

NOTE: IN BOTH MODES, WHEN OPERATOR LE AVES SEAT,

ENGINE WILL STOP UNLESS PARKING BRAKE IS SET AND

BLADES ARE DISENGAGED.

NORMAL MOWING

YOU MUST DISENGAGE BLADES/PTO,

(POWERTA KEOFF)

BEFORE TRAVELING IN REVERSE.

777I22773

COLORS

FORMAT #

BLACK / MTD RED

NOTICE

STEERING WHEEL

MOUNTING HARDWARE

UNDER CAP, BEFORE

OPERAT ION SECURE

STEERING WHEEL TO

SHAFT ACCORDING

TO MANUAL

777X43688

DO NOT

USE E85 OR FUEL

CONTAINING MORE

THAN 10% ETHANOL

REF: 751B278856

777I23092

777S30018

DANGER

KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY.

DO NOT OPERATE MOWER

UNLESS CHUTE DEFLECTOR

OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IS

IN ITS PROPER PLACE.

ASSEMBLE CHUTE DEFLECTOR TO THIS UNIT BEFORE OPERATING.

S30503

777S30503

777D14483

777D14482

(QTY 2) 777D14489

777X44381

Center Below Seat

777D14479

ENGINE

19.5 HP

REF. 777D14476 (QTY 3)

PARTS LIST

Craftsman Model 247.28902

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2327

PARTS LIST

Craftsman Model 247.28902

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1925-1649 Bulb Socket

2683-04619-4043 Hood Assembly

3710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18 x .750

4710-0599 Hex Washer Screw, 1/4-20 x .500

5712-0292 Tin Clip Nut, 1/4-20

6710-0751 Hex Screw, 1/4-20 x .620

7710-05108 Screw, 1/4 x .750

8712- 04064 Nut, Hex Flange Insert Lock, 1/4-20

9731-07668 Grill

10 731-07458 Headlight Lens, RH

11 731-07459 Headlight Lens, LH

12 731-07460 Dash Collar

13 731-07670 Hood Scoop, LH

14 731-07669 Hood Scoop, RH

15 735-0271A Bumper

16 738-04091A Shoulder Screw, 5/16-18

17 783-05327B-0637 Left Support Pivot Bracket

18 783-05328A-0637 Right Support Pivot Bracket

19 783-06598-4043 Lower Grill

20 783-06610-0637 Lower Grill Bracket

21 983-04226 Speed Selector, 7-Speed

22 710-04483 Self-Tap Screw, 1/4-20

23 710-3144 Hex Head Screw, 3/8-16

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

24 711- 07 36 Ferrule, 1/4-20 x 1.00

25 712- 04065 Nut, Hex Flange Insert Lock, 3/8-16

26 714-04040 Cotter Pin

27 936-0133 Flat Washer, .411 x 1.25 x .100

28 750-04465 Flange Spacer

29 783-04862 Speed latch

30 710-0604A Self-Tap Screw, 5/16-18

31 710-0895 Hex Screw, 1/4-15

32 712- 04063 Nut, Hex Flange Lock, 5/16-18

33 731-04945 Steering Support

34 783-04892B-0637 Dash

35 683-04448-0637 Battery Assembly Rod

36 726-0230 Cable Tie

37 747-04430 Speed Selector Control Rod

38 751-0555B 1.5 Gallon Fuel Tank

39 751-0603A Fuel Cap

40 783-04584A-0637 Gas Tank Support Bracket

41 731-05265 Choke Plug

42 746-04364 Throttle/Choke Assembly

43 725-04992 Key Switch Module

44 625-04124 Key (2 pack)

45 725-0157 Cable Tie

46 925-0963 Headlight Bulb

PARTS LIST

Craftsman Model 247.28902

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12 20

2728 30

PARTS LIST

Craftsman Model 247.28902

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1683-04155A-0637 Shaft, Lift

2712-04065 Nut,HexFlangeInsertLock,3/8-16

3714-04040 Bow-Tie Pin, 91, RH

4716-0106A E-ring, .625 Shaft

5720-0311 Grip, Handle

6732-04225 Spring, Lift Handle Torsion

7738-04130 Bolt, Shoulder, .625 x .175:3/8-16

8941-0225 Bearing, Hex Flange,

9747-05296 Handle, Lift

10 747-04393 Lift Rod, 13.68

11 783-04494C-0637 Arm, Deck Lift RH

783-04711C-0637 Arm, Deck Lift LH

12 647-04096-0637 PTO Handle Assembly

13 710-04608 Screw, Hx. Hd., 7/16-20 x 3.25

14 710-0599 Screw,Hd.Tapp,1/4-20x.5

15 714-04040 Click Pin

16 720-04049A Handle Grip

17 732-04276A PTO Spring, Extension

18 936-0171 Washer, Flat, 7/16

19 736-0322 Washer,Flat,.450x.250x.164

20 738-04237A Shoulder Screw, #10-32 x .500

21 741-04119A PTO Bearing

22 946-04173B Deck Engagement Cable

23 725-04439 12v. Solenoid

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

24 756-04196A Engagement Pulley

25 747-04857 Belt Keeper Rod Assembly

26 710-04484 Screw, Hd. Tapp, 5/16-18 x .75

27 683-04195-0637 Support Bracket Assembly

28 683-04601-0637 Rider Frame Assembly

29 710-0134 CarriageScrew,1/4-20x.62

30 710-3008 Screw, Hx. Hd., 5/16-18 x .75

31 712-04063 Nut,HexFlangeInsertLock,5/16-18

32 712-04064 Nut,HexFlangeInsertLock,1/4-20

33 912-0429 HexlockNut,5/16-18

34 732-04035 Spring, Compress., 1.28 x 3.125

35 736-0173 FlatWasher,.28x.74x.063

36 783-04548C-0637 Seat Bracket Frame

37 783-04637-0637 Running Board Bracket

38 783-04753-0637 Frame Support Bracket

39 783-04869A-0637 Battery Bracket

40 783-05389A-0637 Frame Brace Bracket

41 725-05090 Die Hard Battery

42 738-1132 Screw, Shoulder, .250 x .150

43 712-0271 Nut,Sems,1/4-20

44 683-04448-0637 Battery Rod

45 925-04039 Screw Mount Interlock Switch

46 725-04363 Interlock Switch

PARTS LIST

Craftsman Model 247.28902

610

34 29

23 28

PARTS LIST

Craftsman Model 247.28902

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1617- 04024 Gear Assembly, Steering

2710-0376 Screw, 5/16-18, 1.00, Gr5

3710-0643 Screw, 5/16-18, 1.00, Gr5, Lock

4710-1309 Screw, Mach, 5/16-18, 0.750

5710-3180 Screw, 5/16-18, 1.75, Gr5

6912-0240 Nut, Jam, 7/16-20, Gr2

7912-0214 Nut, Jam Lock, 3/8-24

8712- 04063 Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Grf

9931-0484A Hub Cap

10 923-0448A Ball Joint, 7/16-20, Lock

11 736-0242 Washer, Bell, .340 x .872 x .060

12 934-0255 Valve Stem

13 738-04141 Shoulder Screw, 5/16-18

14 738-0919A Steering Shaft, 5/8 Spline x 21.86

15 941-04124 Bearing, Flange, Hex 5/8

16 941-04454 Plastic Bushing .375 ID x .05 OD

17 747-04298 Drag Link, Steering

18 948-0389 Cap, 1.25 x .16

19 748-04065-0637 Steering, Block

20 748-04068 Spacer, .710 ID x .125 OD x .56

21 750-04418 Spacer, .322 ID x .625 OD x .21

22 783-04644 Stabilizer Plate, Gear Segment

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

23 938-04007A-0637 Axle Assembly LH

24 638-04008P Axle Assembly RH

25 683-0128B-0637 Pivot Bar Axle Assembly

26 710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18, 0.750

27 712- 04065 Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16, GrF

28 714-04039 Pin, Cotter, 5/32, 1.25

29 914-0474 Pin, Cotter, 1/8 x 0.75

30 736-0341 Push Cap, 3/4

31 731-04057A Axle Cap

32 736-04228A Washer, Flat, .781 x 1.59

33 738-04128 Screw, Shlder, .500 x 2.380, 3/8-16

34 741-0660A Flange Bearing

35 747-04299A Tie Rod

36 783-05326B-0637 Pivot Bar Bracket

37 631-04028 Steering Wheel, Standard Grip

38 731-06825 Cap, Steering Wheel (Crafts. logo)

39 634-04086-0961 Wheel Assembly

40 934-04081-4042 Rim

41 734-1731-0901 Tire, 15 x 6 x 6 Sq. Shoulder

42 741-0990B Flange Bearing

43 741-0516B Flange Bearing

PARTS LIST

Craftsman Model 247.28902

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31 32

PARTS LIST

Craftsman Model 247.28902

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1710-1268 Screw, #10-16 x .375

2712- 04063 Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

3712- 04064 Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20

4720-0309A Seat Adjustment Grip

5726-0201 Speed Nut

6731-04074 Seat Adjustment Spacer

7732-0499 Compression Spring, .41 x 1.50

8732-118 4 Extension Spring

9736-0204 Flat Washer, .344 x .62 x .033

10 736-0242 Flat Washer, .340 x .872 x .060

11 736-3019 Flat Washer, .531 x .062 x .134

12 938-0137A Shoulder Screw, .34 x .285: 1/4-20

13 938-0296 Shoulder Screw, 5/16-18 x .437 x .268

14 738-0966A Shoulder Bolt, .50 x .925: 3/8-16

15 783-0209D Lift Seat Bracket

16 78 3- 0 611 Seat Adjustment Stop Bracket

17 783-0738D-0637 Seat Pivot Bracket

18 783-0739A-0637 Seat Adjustment Lever

19 783-0753 Seat Adjustment Selector

20 757-04125 Low Back Seat

21 710-04483 Screw, 1/4-20 x .500

22 710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18 x .750

23 710-0599 Screw Pan Torx Head, 1/4-20 x .500

24 731-04591A Cup Holder

25 736-0607 Lock Washer, 5/16

26 783-04587C-4043 Fender

27 783-04843-0637 Lift Adjuster Bracket

28 783-1489C-0637 Seat Mounting Bracket

29 735-04047 Rubber Foot Pad, LH

735-04048 Rubber Foot Pad, RH

30 710-0227 Screw, 8-18 x .500

31 726-0279 Insulator Plate

32 925-1303 Outer Seat Spring

33 726-0278 Insulator Boss Plate

34 725-1439 Inner Seat Spring

35 710-0134 Carriage Screw, .62: 1/4-20

36 726-04072A Ratchet Clip, .250 x .500

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