731-06836 Cover,RearFenderRH 41. 783-04711B-0637 Arm,DeckLift LH 18. 731-06835 Cover,RearFenderLH 42. 783-05816-0637 Bracket,Seat Pivot 19. 731-06208 Spacer,SeatAdjust 43. 783-05817-0637 Plate,SeatMounting 20. 732-04459 Spring,Lift HandleTorsion 44. 783-05865A-0637 Fender,Rear 21. 732-04491 Spring,SeatAdjust 45. 925-04040 Switch,Seat 22. 732-04508 Spring,Compress.,1.71x 3.25x .23 46. 725-04658 Harness,Seat SwitchJumper 23. 732-0826A Spring,Extension,.865x 4.68 47. 757-04040 Arm Rest,Seat 24. 735

Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingto the safeoperationpracticesinthis manual.Aswithanytypeof powerequipment, carelessnessorerroron thepartoftheoperatorcanresultin serious injury.Thismachineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,toes andfeetandthrowingdebris.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death. Your Responsibility--Restrict the useof this powermachineto personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsand instructionsin thismanualandon themachine.

247.28672 16 3 17 42 Engine Accessories B IViodel No. 247.28672 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 683-04549-0637 710-0227 710-04683 710-0599 710-1314A 712-0271 783-06378A 721-0460 725-0157 726-0205 728-04000 751-3141-14 751-0564B 751-10349 751-10353 951-10517A 751-10542A MulfflerShieldAssembly Screw,IndentedWasher,#8-18:0.500 TaptiteScrew,IndentedWasher,3/8-16:1.000 TaptiteScrew,IndentedWasher,1/4-20:0.500 SocketHeadScrew,5/16-18:.750 SeresNut, 1/4-20 HeatShield ExhaustGasket CableTie,3/16

3. Measurethedistancefromthefrontofthebladetiptotheground andthe rearof the bladetip to the ground.The firstmeasurement takenshouldbebetween1/4"and 3/8"lessthanthesecond measurement. J Figure27 Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Ifthecuttingdeckappearstobe mowingunevenly,a sideto side adjustmentcan beperformed.Adjustif necessaryas follows: 1. Withthetractorparkedonafirm,levelsurface,placethedecklift leverin themiddlepositionand rotatebothbladessothattheyare perpendicularwiththe tractor. 2. Measure

Cleaning Battery Cleanthe batteryby removingit fromthe tractorandwashingwith a bakingsodaandwatersolution.Ifnecessary,scrapethe battery terminalswitha wirebrushto removedeposits.Coatterminalsand exposedwiringwithgreaseor petroleumjellyto preventcorrosion. Battery Failures Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare: incorrectinitialactivation Overcharging Freezing Undercharging Corrodedconnections Thesefailuresare NOTcoveredbyyourtractor'swarranty. 21 CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK Anyfueloroil spilledo

6 SAFETY SYMBOLS Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthis product.Read,understand,andfollowallinstructions on the machine beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER--ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. Never carry children, even with the blades off. 0 DANGER--ROTATING BLADES Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a

Tth. 57 734-04155 Deck Wheel, 5" Dia. Ball 29 736-0262 Flat Washer, .385 x .870 x .092 58 938-3056 Shoulder Bolt, 3/8-16 43 Craftsman Engine IViodel 331777=1372=B2 For IViodel 247.28904 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 46S.ORTOPERATOR'SI [1329ENGINEI BLOCK ] I 1056MANUALREPLAOEMENT _.._ 85o 584 .........__.__ 1264 684 _-_ _" 1263 _ j" 306 i 307 _L_ _'_: ,,_&,..-% 26 718 d_-_%_ 616 _ 4O4 759 614 46 43 24 . 8471 842 '1/ x. 1o27 750 6 524 d_') 22_ 200 15 44 Craftsman Engine IViodel 331777=1372=B2 For IViodel 247

AlwaysdisengagePTO,moveshift leverintoneutralposition,stop engineandremovekeyto preventunintendedstarting. If thetractordoesnotcometoacompletestopwhenthebrakepedal iscompletelydepressed,or ifthetractor'srearwheelscanrollwiththe parkingbrakeapplied,the brakeis in needof adjustment.Contactthe nearest SearsService Centerto haveyourbrakesproperlyadjusted. Tolocatethe nearest Parts& RepairServiceCenteror toschedule service,contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. CUTTING DECK REMOVAL To remove the cutting deck, pro

See Figure 24. Figure 24 • The nuts on the flat head cap screws can be reached from underneath using a 1/2-inch socket, universal, and extension. See Figure 25. Figure 25 • Replace or sharpen chipper blade. The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. • When sharpening blade, protect hands by using gloves and follow the original angle of grind. • Reassemble by performing the previous steps in the opposite order and manner of removal. • Tighten blade screws to 210 - 250 in-lbs.

59 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. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Before using this equipment, read this manual and follow 1-800=659=5917 all safety rules and operating Craftsman Tractor Help Line instructions. 7 am = 7 pm CT, Mort. =Sun. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our website: FormNo.76