Craftsman 247.24019 User manual

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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
CraftsmanTractorHelpLine
7am =7 pm CT, Mort. =Sun.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormNo.769-05633D
(December28,2010)

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
Espa_ol ............................................................................ 18
Service Numbers ............................................. Back Cover
Craftsman Full Warranty
Ifthis Craftsmanproductfailsduetoa defectin materialor workmanshipwithinoneyearfromthedateofpurchase,returnittoanySearsstoreor
otherCraftsmanoutletinthe UnitedStatesforfreereplacement.
ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsin materialandworkmanship.SearswillNOTpayfor:
• Replacementofbags,whichareexpendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof accidentorfailuretooperateor maintaintheproductaccordingtoall suppliedinstructions.
Thiswarrantyappliesforonly90daysifthis productiseverusedforcommercialor rentalpurposes.
Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductis usedinthe UnitedStates.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Sears, Roebuckand Co.,Hoffman Estates,IL 60179
© SearsBrands,LLC 2

Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers.Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanual
beforeattemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith
theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethis
symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle
componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainleadand
leadcompounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateof Californiato
causecancerandreproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.
Thisattachmentwas builttobe usedaccordingtothesafeopera-
tionpracticesinthis manual.Carelessnessor erroronthepartof
theoperatorcanresultin seriousinjury.Mowersarecapableof
amputatinghandsandfeetandthrowingobjects.Failuretoobserve
thefollowingsafetyinstructionsaswellastheinstructionsprovided
withyourmower,couldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.
Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseofthis powermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc-
tionsin thismanualandon themachine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
GENERAL OPERATION
• Read,understand,and followall instructionsonyourequipmentand
intheir manualsbeforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.Keepthis
manualinasafe placeforfutureand regularreferenceandfor ordering
replacementparts.
,, Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,keepbystanders,
helpers,childrenand petsat least75feetfromthe mowerwhile itis in
operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthe area.
,, Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto beused.Remove
allstones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,and otherforeignobjectswhich
couldbepickedupand thrownbythe blade(s).Thrownobjectscan
causeseriouspersonalinjury.
,, Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringoperationand while
performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytothe eyes.
,, Do notoperatethe mowerwithoutthe dischargecoveror entiregrass
catcherinits properplace.Amissingor damageddischargecoveror
grassbagattachmentcomponentmayresultinthrownobjectsor blade
contactinjuries.
,, Do notputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsor underthe cutting deck.
Contactwiththe blade(s)canamputatehandsand feet.
,, Shutoffmower'sengineand waitfor bladestocometoacompletestop
beforeuncloggingmower'sdischargeopeningor baggerparts.
,, Slow downbeforeturning.Operatethe machinesmoothly.Avoiderratic
operationandexcessivespeed.Beawarethata grasscatcherattach-
mentcanaffectthe handlingcharacteristicsofyourmower.
,, Disengageblade(s),set parkingbrake,stopengineandwaituntilthe
blade(s)cometo acompletestop beforeopeningbaggerattachment's
top cover,removinggrasscatcher,emptyinggrass,uncloggingchute,
removinganygrass ordebris,or makinganyadjustments.
,, Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysturn offblade(s),
placetransmissionin neutral,set parkingbrake,stopengineandremove
keybeforedismounting.
,, Yourmachineisdesignedtocut normalresidentialgrassofa heightno
morethan10".Do notattemptto mowthroughunusuallytall,dry grass
(e.g.,pasture)or pilesofdry leaves.Drygrassorleavesmaycontact
the engineexhaustand/or builduponthe mowerdeckpresentinga
potentialfirehazard.
,, If situationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,usecareand
goodjudgment.Contact1-800-659-5917forassistance.
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SLOPE OPERATION
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedto lossofcontrolandtip-overaccidents
whichcan resultinsevereinjuryordeath.Attachmentscanalsoaffectthe
stabilityofthe machine.All slopesrequireextracaution.
Foryoursafety,usethe slopeguideincludedas partofthis manualto
estimatetheangleofslopesbeforeoperatingthismachineona slopedor hilly
area.Iftheslope isgreaterthan 10degreesasshownonthe slopeguide,do
notoperatethe mowerwiththe grassbagattachmentinstalledonthat areaor
seriousinjurycouldresult.
DO:
1. Mowupanddownslopes,not across.Exerciseextremecautionwhen
changingdirectiononslopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts,bumps,rocks,or otherhiddenobjects.Uneven
terraincouldoverturnthe machine.Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.
3. Useslowspeed.Choosea lowenoughspeedsettingsothat youwill not
havetostopor shiftwhileonthe slope.Tiresmaylosetractiononslopes
eventhoughthe brakesarefunctioningproperly.Alwayskeepmachine
in gearwhengoingdownslopesto takeadvantageofenginebraking
action.
4. Followthe manufacturer'srecommendationsfor wheelweightsor
counterweightsto improvestability.Forrecommendations,contact
1-800-659-5917.
5. Keepall movementontheslopesslowand gradual.Do notmakesud-
denchangesin speedor direction.Rapidengagementor brakingcould
causethefrontofthe machineto liftand rapidlyflip overbackwards
whichcouldcauseseriousinjury.
6. Avoidstartingor stoppingon aslope.If tires losetraction,disengagethe
blade(s)andproceedslowlystraightdownthe slope.
DO NOT:
1. Do notturnon slopesunlessnecessary;then,turnslowlyand gradually
downhill,ifpossible.
2. Do notmowneardrop-offs,ditchesor embankments.Themowercould
suddenlyturnoverif awheelisoverthe edgeof acliff,ditch,or if an
edgecavesin.
3. Do nottry tostabilizethe machinebyputtingyourfooton theground.
4. Do notusea grasscatcheronsteepslopes.
5. Do notmowonwet grass.Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding.
GENERAL SERVICE
1. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe blade(s)
and all movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireand
groundagainsttheenginetopreventunintendedstarting.
2. Keepallnuts, bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe equipmentisin safe
workingcondition.
3. Nevertamperwith yourmower'ssafetyinterlocksystemor othersafety
devices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
4. Neverattemptto makeadjustmentsor repairswhilethemower'sengine
is running.
5. Grasscatchercomponentsandthe dischargecoverare subjectto wear
and damagewhichcouldexposemovingpartsor allowobjectsto be
thrown.Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplace
immediatelywith originalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,
listedinthis manual.Useof partswhichdonot meetthe originalequip-
mentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompromise
safety!
6. Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,asnecessary.
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.
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READTHEOPERATOR'SMANUAL(S)
Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsinthe manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleand
operate
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Turnofftheenginebeforeopeningthe baggercover.
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Beforebeginninginstallation,removeall partsfromthecartontomakesureeverythingispresent.Cartoncontentsarelistedand shownbelow.
Twohardwarepacksareincludedin thiskit andaredetailedon thefollowingpage.
•HitchBracketKit(3 brackets & Hardware Pack)
MountingKit(2brackets&hardware-- *Formodels24Z28901,
24Z28911, 24Z28902, 24Z28904, 24Z28919, 24Z28905, 24Z28881
24Z28883,24Z28884,24Z28885,24Z28886 only)
• ChuteTubeExtension
• HitchSupport
• DischargeChuteElbow
• GrassCatcherCoverScreen
• GrassCatcherCover
• TwoGrassBagAssemblies
UpperChuteTube
Self-AdhesiveFoamStrip
• UpperChuteSupport
• HingeCoverPin
• UprightSupport
• BagSupportAssembly
ThreeHardwarePacks(Detailed&Picturedonnextpage)
Hitch Bracket Kit
(3 Pcs. & Hardware Pack) __.\
RHMount(789-00052)
LHMount(789-00054)
RearAttachmentBracket
(789-00053)
CarriageBolts(4)
(710-0276)
FlangeLockNuts
(4)(712-04063)
¢_. _ ._ Mounting Kit"X
_ I_ l/_x_ * For Select Models
z_ _ RH Bracket (783-05889A-0637)
_ LH Bracket (783-05890A-0637)
(4) Hex Bolts (710-04484)
(2) ShoulderBolts (738-04267)
(2) FlangeLock Nuts (712-04065)
(2)Clevis Pins (711-0332)
(2) Click Pins (914-0145)
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Discharge Chute
Elbow
(731-06099B)
Hitch Support _"_
(783-0_
Chute Tube@
Extension
(731-06610)
Grass Catcher
Cover Screen
(731-06504
Grass Catcher
Cover
(931-04292)
Grass Bag .
Assemblies _(664-04096A)
Hinge Cover PinJ
(711-0498__ Bag Support
Upright Support Assembly
(683-04519-0637) (683-04461A-0637)
Upper Chute
<<__0 supp°rt
6497)
Foam Strip
(721-04388)
Upper Chute Tube
(931-04291)
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Thisgrasscollectorkitis shippedwith threehardwarepacksenclosed, Pleasecheckyourhardwarepacksagainsttheillustrationsbelow,The
quantitiesforeachitemis listedin parenthesiswhilethepartnumberislistedneareachitem.
Hardware Packfor 589-00081 Hardware Pack689-00092B
710-3008 710-0276
_(2)
712-04063
Hardware Pack for 689-00087
4)
710-3008
712-04063
(4)
©
711-0309A
/(1)
714-0117
732-04510A
(1)
711-05049
(1)
1)
736-0176
(1)
712-04063
_(2) 723-04008_
711-05063
736-0204
(2)
714-04040
(1)
911-04069
(2)
712-3027
(1)
738-0754
(2)
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identify The Model of Tractor
Thismanualisdesignedforinstallationof thisnewbagginguniton
severaldifferentmodelsoftractors. Itis importantforyouto determine
whichmodeloftractorthatyouhave. Oncethisis known,followthe
pertinentsetofinstructionson thefollowingpages.
Todeterminewhichmodelof rideryouhave,lookattherider'smodel
plate,locatedundertheseat. Simplyflipthe seatupand locatethe
modelplate,whichwillincludethemodelnumberandserialnumber.
Models 247.28901,247.28911,247.28902,247.28904,
247.28919,247.28905,247.28881,247.28883,247.28884,
247.28885,247.28886
Ifyouareassemblingthis baggerunitforuseonanyof themodels
listedabove,youwill needtoinstallthetwotractormountingbrackets
packedinyourbaggerkit.ifyouareinstallingthis baggerunitonany
othertractor,disregardthesestepsandmovetoAssembleMounting
Brackets.
1. Installa shoulderboltfromyourhardwarepackon eachbracket,
securingthemwithflangelocknutsalsoincludedinthehardware
pack.RefertoFig.1.
2. Inserttheclevispinsfromyourhardwarepackoneachbracket,
securingthemwithclippinsalsoincludedinthehardwarepack.
Referto Fig.1
Figure1
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Mountthebracketstoyourtractorusingfourself-tappinghex
screwsincludedwithyourkit. SeeFig.2.
Figure2
Assemble Mounting Brackets
Toassemblethebaggermountingassembly,locatethehitchbracket
kit andfollowthesesteps:
1. Attachtheright-handandIdt handriderhitchbrackettothe
universalrearattachmentbracketusingthefourcarriagebolts(710-
0276)andflangelocknuts(712-04063)packedwiththemounting
brackets.Positionthebracketswiththehooksontheright-handand
Idt handriderhitchbracketpointingdownward,andthetabsonthe
universalrearattachmentbracketpointingupwards.SeeFig.3.
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Universal Rear
Bracket
Hitch Side
Bracket
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Figure3
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Note: Thisuniversalmountingbracketassemblyisdesignedto
workwithotheravailableattachments,suchasaweightkitusedin
conjunctionwiththesnowbladeor snowthrowerattachment.Utilize
thecontactinformationonthefrontor backcoverofthis manual,or
contactthestorein whichyoupurchasedthisequipmenttofindout
moreaboutavailableattachmentsforyourspecifictractor.
2. Flipoverassemblyandmountthehitchsupportbrackettothe
mountingassemblyusingfourhexbolts(710-3008)andfourflange
locknuts(712-04063)fromhardwarepack689-00087.
•ForModels247.28901,247.28911,247.28902,247.28904,
247.28919,247.28905,247.28881,247.28883,247.28884,
247.28885,247.28886:Mountthehitchsupportusingtheholes
closesttothemountinghooks.SeeFig.4.
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Figure4
ForModels 247.28980,247.28672,247.28888,247.28880:
Mountthehitchsupportusingtheholesclosesttotheuniversal
mountainbracket.SeeFig.5.
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3. Securewitha carriagebolt(710-0276)andflangelocknut(712-
04063)packedinwiththeuprightsupportbracket.SeeFig.7.
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Figure5
Note: Whenattachingthehitchsupport,do notfullytightenthe
bracketatthistime.Thiswillfacilitatethe mountingprocessin
latersteps.
AssemblingThe Bin Support Assembly
Locatetheuprightsupportbracketandthebinsupportassembly.
Assembleitbyfollowingthesesteps:
1. Laythebin supportassemblytopsidedownwiththemounting
bracketportionfacingupwards.
2. Insertthenotchedendoftheverticalsupportbracketintothebin
supportassembly,asin Fig.6.
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Figure7
Mount Assemblyon Tractor
Installthemountingassemblyon thetractorasfollows:
1. Placethehookedendsof thebaggermountingassemblyover
theshoulderbolts,asinFig.8,onthetractorandlineup the
hitchsupportholeon themountingassemblywiththeholeonthe
tractor'shitch.
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Installtheclevispin(711-0309A)fromhardwarepack689-00087
intothetractor'shitchandtheassembly'shitchsupportand
securewitha hairpinclip(710-0117).SeeFig.9.
Note: Feedtheclevispin downthroughthehitchsupportand
secureit, usingtheholeclosesttothe head,underneathwiththe
hairpinclip.However,youmayfinditeasiertofeedtheclevispin
upthroughthehitchplateholeandsecurewiththehairpinclipon
thetopside.
with holeontractor
Figure9
Tightenallofthehardwaresecuringthehitchsupportatthistime.
Installthebagsupportassemblyontothemountingassemblyon
thetractorbyhookingitoverthecrossmountingbracketoutside
ofthetwotabs.See Fig.10.
Figure10
Securethebagsupportassemblytothe mountingassembly
usinga hexbolt(710-3008)andflangelocknut(712-04063)
providedinhardwarepack689-00087.SeeFig.11.
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L_ 4211Decks _
Figure11
Note:Ontractorswith42" decksthesupportassemblymounts
in thecenterholeasseenabovein Fig.11.Ontractorswith46"
decks,thesupportassemblymountsin therighthandholeas
seenin Fig.12.
46"Decks
Figure12
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