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)

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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.
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6
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FAST
CHOKE
SLOW
F
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
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2
3
4
5
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
P
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.
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COLORS
FORMAT #
BLACK / MTD RED
NOTICE
STEERING WHEEL
MOUNTING HARDWARE
UNDER CAP, BEFORE
OPERAT ION SECURE
STEERING WHEEL TO
SHAFT ACCORDING
TO MANUAL
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DO NOT
USE E85 OR FUEL
CONTAINING MORE
THAN 10% ETHANOL
REF: 751B278856
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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.
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777S30503
777D14483
777D14482
(QTY 2) 777D14489
777X44381
Center Below Seat
777D14479
ENGINE
®
19.5 HP
REF. 777D14476 (QTY 3)

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A
8
12
15
5
21
22
22
33
34
4
29
37
30
32
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18
30 30
25
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45
36
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38
39
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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

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Craftsman Model 247.28902
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6
2
7
11
13
18
25
26
19
3
5
10 9
4
8
16
17
12 20
46
14
21
26
26
22
23
2728 30
30
38
31
32
32
35
37
35
20
45
32
34
36
41
42
43
44
33
30
29
29
24
15
14
14
40
39

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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

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7
19
5
610
11
18
8
4
2
30
34
34 29
33
35
36
26
27
31
34
24
29
34
23 28
8
21
1
1
6
17
8
8
14
37
3
38
15
13
11
22
25
40
41
42
12
43
32
28
39
39
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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

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26
1
16
4
713
21
22
28
25
23
36
29
24
15
11
8
5
10
6
20
12
14
3
9
17
18
19
2
30
31
31 32
34
35
33

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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