Craftsman 247.24019 User manual

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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Operator’s Manual
TWO BIN BAGGER
Model No. 247.24019
®
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
For answers to your questions about
this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Craftsman Tractor Help Line
7 am - 7 pm CT, Mon. - Sun.
• Espanol, p. 18
Form No. 769-05633B
(March 30, 2010)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
© Sears Brands, LLC
Safe Operation Practices .............................................. 3-4
Slope Guide.......................................................................5
Contents of Carton & Hardware Packs..........................6-7
Assembly and Installation ............................................8-14
Operation ........................................................................ 15
Parts List .................................................................... 16 -17
Español............................................................................ 18
Service Numbers ............................................. Back Cover
Craftsman Full Warranty
If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or
other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement .
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
 • Replacementofbags,whichareexpendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod.
 • Repairsnecessarybecauseofaccidentorfailuretooperateormaintaintheproductaccordingtoallsuppliedinstructions.
This warranty applies for only 90 days if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL OPERATION
Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonyourequipmentand•
intheirmanualsbeforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.Keepthis
manualinasafeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandforordering
replacement parts.
Tohelpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury,keepbystanders,•
helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in
operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.Remove•
allstones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,andotherforeignobjectswhich
couldbepickedupandthrownbytheblade(s).Thrownobjectscan
causeseriouspersonalinjury.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduringoperationandwhile•
performinganadjustmentorrepairtoprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytotheeyes.
Donotoperatethemowerwithoutthedischargecoverorentiregrass•
catcherinitsproperplace.Amissingordamageddischargecoveror
grassbagattachmentcomponentmayresultinthrownobjectsorblade
contactinjuries.
Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsorunderthecuttingdeck.•
Contactwiththeblade(s)canamputatehandsandfeet.
Shutoffmower’sengineandwaitforbladestocometoacompletestop•
beforeuncloggingmower’sdischargeopeningorbaggerparts.
Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethemachinesmoothly.Avoiderratic•
operationandexcessivespeed.Beawarethatagrasscatcherattach-
mentcanaffectthehandlingcharacteristicsofyourmower.
Disengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengineandwaituntilthe•
blade(s)cometoacompletestopbeforeopeningbaggerattachment’s
topcover,removinggrasscatcher,emptyinggrass,uncloggingchute,
removinganygrassordebris,ormakinganyadjustments.
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysturnoffblade(s),•
placetransmissioninneutral,setparkingbrake,stopengineandremove
keybeforedismounting.
Yourmachineisdesignedtocutnormalresidentialgrassofaheightno•
morethan10”.Donotattempttomowthroughunusuallytall,drygrass
(e.g.,pasture)orpilesofdryleaves.Drygrassorleavesmaycontact
theengineexhaustand/orbuilduponthemowerdeckpresentinga
potential fire hazard.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and•
goodjudgment.Contact1-800-659-5917forassistance.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someofitsconstituents,andcertainvehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California
tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to
causecancerandreproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.
WARNING
Your Responsibility—Restricttheuseofthispowermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsandinstruc-
tions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING
Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,ifnot
followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers.Readandfollowallinstructionsinthismanual
beforeattemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith
theseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethis
symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
DANGER
Thisattachmentwasbuilttobeusedaccordingtothesafeopera-
tion practices in this manual. Carelessness or error on the part of
theoperatorcanresultinseriousinjury.Mowersarecapableof
amputatinghandsandfeetandthrowingobjects.Failuretoobserve
thefollowingsafetyinstructionsaswellastheinstructionsprovided
withyourmower,couldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrolandtip-overaccidents
whichcanresultinsevereinjuryordeath.Attachmentscanalsoaffectthe
stabilityofthemachine.Allslopesrequireextracaution.
Foryoursafety,usetheslopeguideincludedaspartofthismanualto
estimatetheangleofslopesbeforeoperatingthismachineonaslopedorhilly
area.Iftheslopeisgreaterthan10degreesasshownontheslopeguide,do
notoperatethemowerwiththegrassbagattachmentinstalledonthatareaor
seriousinjurycouldresult.
DO:
Mowupanddownslopes,notacross.Exerciseextremecautionwhen1.
changingdirectiononslopes.
Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenobjects.Uneven2.
terraincouldoverturnthemachine.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
Useslowspeed.Choosealowenoughspeedsettingsothatyouwillnot3.
have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes
eventhoughthebrakesarefunctioningproperly.Alwayskeepmachine
ingearwhengoingdownslopestotakeadvantageofenginebraking
action.
Followthemanufacturer’srecommendationsforwheelweightsor4.
counterweightstoimprovestability.Forrecommendations,contact
1-800-659-5917.
Keepallmovementontheslopesslowandgradual.Donotmakesud-5.
denchangesinspeedordirection.Rapidengagementorbrakingcould
causethefrontofthemachinetoliftandrapidlyflipoverbackwards
whichcouldcauseseriousinjury.
Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagethe6.
blade(s)andproceedslowlystraightdowntheslope.
DO NOT:
Donotturnonslopesunlessnecessary;then,turnslowlyandgradually1.
downhill,ifpossible.
Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments.Themowercould2.
suddenlyturnoverifawheelisovertheedgeofacliff,ditch,orifan
edgecavesin.
Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfootontheground.3.
Donotuseagrasscatcheronsteepslopes.4.
Donotmowonwetgrass.Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding.5.
GENERAL SERVICE
Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertaintheblade(s)1.
andallmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthesparkplugwireand
groundagainsttheenginetopreventunintendedstarting.
Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesuretheequipmentisinsafe2.
workingcondition.
Never tamper with your mower’s safety interlock system or other safety3.
devices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
Neverattempttomakeadjustmentsorrepairswhilethemower’sengine4.
isrunning.
Grasscatchercomponentsandthedischargecoveraresubjecttowear5.
anddamagewhichcouldexposemovingpartsorallowobjectstobe
thrown.Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplace
immediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer’s(O.E.M.)partsonly,
listedinthismanual.Useofpartswhichdonotmeettheoriginalequip-
ment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise
safety!
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.6.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thissectiondepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct.Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthemachine
beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.
Symbol Description
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S)
Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsinthemanual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleand
operate
STOP
Turnofftheenginebeforeopeningthebaggercover.

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Usethispageasaguidetodetermineslopeswhereyoumaynotoperatesafely.Do not operate the lawn mower on such slopes.
SLOPE GUIDE
WARNING
Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,ifnotfollowed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyofyourselfand
others.Readandfollowallinstructionsinthismanualbeforeattemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructionsmay
resultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethissymbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
Donotoperateyourlawnmowerwithabaggerattachmentoninclineswithaslopeinexcessof10degrees(a
riseofapproximately1-3⁄4 feetevery10feet).Aridingmowerwithabaggerattachmentcouldoverturnand
causeseriousinjury.Operateridingmowersupanddownslopes,neveracrossthefaceofslopes.
WARNING
Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree...
or a corner of a building...
or a fence post
Fold along dotted line (represents a 10° slope)
10°