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Owner's Manual
Riding Mower
Model No.
247.27022
CAUTION:
Before
using this product,
read this manual and
follow all safety rules
and operating
instructions.
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Safety
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Operation
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Maintenance
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EspaSol, Page 47
For answers to your questions about this product, call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
(5 am. - 5 pm., Mon. - Sat.)
Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.sears.com/craftsman
FORM NO. 769-00704A
Printed in U.S.A.
(5/2003)

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  • Page 1 For answers to your questions about this product, call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line (5 am. - 5 pm., Mon. - Sat.) Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our website: www.sears.com/craftsman Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2 Service & Adjustment ... LIMITED WARRANTY ON RIDING MOWER: For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be defective in material or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below.
  • Page 3 Congratulations onmaking a smart purchase.Your Craftsman_ product isdesigned andmanufactured ofdependable operation. Butlike allproducts, itmay require repair from time totime. T hat's w hen having a Repair Protection Agreement cansave youmoney a nd aggravation. Here's w hat's i ncluded intheAgreement: Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair specialists Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs...
  • Page 4 10.Beaware o fthemower and attachment direction and donotpoint itatanyone. Donotoperate the mower without thedischarge cover orentire grass catcher initsproper place. 11.Donot p uthands o rfeetnear r otating parts orunder the cutting d eck. Contact with theblade(s) canamputate hands a nd feet. 12.Amissing o rdamaged discharge cover cancause b lade contact orthrown o bject injuries.
  • Page 5 Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. They may fall off and be sedously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Use extreme carewhen approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the machine.
  • Page 6 Unpacking Remove all screws and staples from the crate. Holding sides of the crate firmly, lift top of the crate up and set it aside. Avoid tire punctures. Remove and discard plastic bag covering the unit. Lift the rear of the mower past the bottom of the crate.
  • Page 7 Wing Nut Side Discharge Chute ulchin Plug Figure 3 Insert the plug into the side-discharge aligning the two slots on two sides of the side- discharge chute with those on the mulching plug. To attach the mulching plug now to the unit, follow earlier instructions to attach side-discharge chute to the deck.
  • Page 8 Know Your Riding Mower Compare the illustrations in Figure 4 with your riding mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. WARNING: The operation of any riding mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator's eyes, causing severe eye damage.
  • Page 9 lower cutting deckwhich determines thecutting height. BrakePedal:Usetostopthemower's f orward or reverse motion. For Your Safety • Know location and function of all controls. • Be sure blades and engine are stopped before placing hands or feet near blades. • Before leaving operator's position, disengage blade(s), place the shift lever in neutral, engage parking brake, shut engine off and remove key.
  • Page 10 Depress the brake pedal. The parking brake will be automatically disengaged. Before Starting Filling Up Oil NOTE: The riding lawn mower is shipped with oil in the engine crankcase. Check oil level in the engine oil sump before starting the engine. (Oil sump capacity: 48 oz./1.4 liter) Place the mower on level ground and flip the hood assembly up to access the engine.
  • Page 11 Type of Oil Refer to the chart below for proper grade of oil. Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For service SF, SG,SH, SJ" or higher. Do not use special additives. Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API certification and API service symbol with "SJ/CF Energy Conserving"...
  • Page 12 on the blade pedal, push the blade lock down with your heel. It should click into the "blade engaged" position. To disengage the blade lock, simply push down on the blade pedal and release the lock. Stopping the Riding Mower See page 9 for detailed instruction.
  • Page 13 General Recommendations WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before any maintenance or adjustments. Always maintain safety and follow instructions given below closely for smooth completion of job. The warranty on this riding mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
  • Page 14 Lubrication See Figure 9 for an illustration of the lube points described below. _ube semby) Viewed from the bottom Figure 9: Lubrication Chart • Blade Assembly: Lubricate blade assembly and deck spindle only while reassembling the blade either after sharpening or replacement. •...
  • Page 15 Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to 0.020" at least once a season or every 100 hours of operation. See Figure 10. Replace if necessary. Refer to parts list section for part number. NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Spark plug should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and washing with a commercial solvent.
  • Page 16 Adjustments Brake Pedal The brake pedal needs to contact the PTO (power take off) switch for the engine to start. During normal operation of the riding mower, the brake is subject to wear and tear. Periodically check the brake by carrying out the following test: Release the parking brake and place the riding mower in neutral.
  • Page 17 Seat Position The seat position on the riding mower can be adjusted to maximize the operator's convenience. Stop the mower completely and engage the parking brake. Turn ignition off. Pivot the hood assembly up. Loosen the four self-tapping screws on the bottom of the seat.
  • Page 18 Test 2: Checking Front to Rear Leveling Place the deck in the highest position. Wearing a pair of heavy work gloves to prevent injury, rotate the cutting blade so that it is pointed front to back and parallel to the rider. Depress and lock the deck engagement pedal.
  • Page 19 Adjusting the Carburetor Differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load may require minor carburetor adjustments. The carburetor on this engine is equipped with an idle mixture valve with a limiter which allows some adjustment, and an idle speed adjustment screw. Remember that the air cleaner must be assembled to the carburetor before re- starting the engine.
  • Page 20 3. Using a 1/2"socket w rench, r emove twoself- tapping screws, lockwasher a ndhexnutthathold thedeckbeltcovertothedeck.SeeFigure 17. For this,youwillhavetoworkfromthetopleftsideof theridingmower. R emove t hebeltcover. 4. Using a 9/16" wrench, loosen thehexnutonthe idlerpulley. S eeFigure 17. 5. Remove b eltfromaround deckpulley, i dlerpulley, andtheengine pulley.
  • Page 21 • When re-installing b attery, always connect the POSITIVE ( red)wiretoitsterminal first,followed by theNEGATIVE ( black) w ire. IMPORTANT: Becertain thatwiresareconnected t othe correct t erminals; reversing t hem couldchange polarity andcause damage totheengine's alternating s ystem. To jump-start the battery NOTE: This riding moweris equipped with a remote battery charging terminal on the solenoid on the right side of the frame under the hood.
  • Page 22 Pull the boot up and remove screw from positive terminal with a wrench. Attach the red battery cable to this positive terminal and tighten securely. See Figure 20. Remove screw from negative terminal with a wrench. WARNING: Be careful not to contact any adjacent metal part or short across posts.
  • Page 23 If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows. Battery Charge battery fully. The battery loses some of its charge each day when the unit is not used. NEVER store battery without a full charge. Recharge battery before returning to service or every two months, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 24 Faulty spark plug Dirty air cleaner Engine smokes Engine oil has been overfilled Dipstick not seated or broken NOTE: If you need further assistance, call the Craftsman Help line at 1-800-659-5917. Possible Cause Remedy Readjust belt. Replace if needed. Replace. Order with correct part number from Parts List in this manual.
  • Page 25 Parts List for Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Model 247.27022...
  • Page 26 Parts List for Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Model 247.27022 Key No. Part No. Description 17962 Switch Plate 650-0007 Steering Tube Assembly 683-0033A Steering Support Bracket 683-0178A Front Axle Assembly: RH 683-0179A Front Axle Assembly: LH 710-0224 HexScrewAB 710-0459A Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5" Gr.5 Sp.
  • Page 27 Parts List for Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Model 247.27022 \ 28...
  • Page 28 Parts List for Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Model 247.27022 Part No. Key No. Description 683-0155A Brake Pedal Assembly 683-0161 Shift Cam Assembly 683-0275A Deck Pedal Assembly 683-0310A Variable Pedal Assembly 710-1017 Ab Screw 1/4-14 X .625 711-0701 Clevis Pin 711-1156...
  • Page 29 Parts List for Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Model 247.27022 Key No. Part No. Description 683-0152 Pivot Link Assembly 683-0194A Lift Arm Assembly 710-0376 Hex Screw 5/16-18 X 1.00 Gr.5 710-3230 Hex Bolt 1/2-13 X 2.75 Gr.5 Spec. 711-0332 Lift Bracket Pin...
  • Page 30 Parts List for Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Model 247.27022 NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code. wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacemenl part. part...
  • Page 31 Parts List for Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Model 247.27022 NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a...
  • Page 32 Parts List for Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Model 247.27022 Key No. 618-0232 618-0248 618-0072B 611-0114 661-0006 710-1206 710-1325 717-0678 719-0313B 732-0863 737-0148 741-0862 761-0202 777-6318 618-0251C Part No. Description Differential Assembly: Single Speed Drive Shaft assembly: LH Brake Upper Housing Assembly...
  • Page 33 Parts List for Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Model 247.27022 Key No. Part No. Description 683-0142 Pivot Bar Assembly 683-0160 Bracket Assembly: Hood Pivot 683-0163A Steering Support Bracket 683-0264A Channel Assembly: Front Frame 710-0599 TT screw 1/4-20 x 0.5" 710-1017 AB Screw 1/4-14 x 0.625"...
  • Page 34 Parts List for Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Model 247.27022 I" 1"...
  • Page 35 Parts List for Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Model 247.27022 Key No. Pad No. Description 683-0190B Rail Support: Frame Assembly RH 683-0191B Rail Support: Frame Assembly LH 683-04018 Frame Assembly 710-0157 Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x 0.75" 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5"...
  • Page 36 Parts List for Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Model 247.27022 Part No. Key No. Description 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 710-1315 TT Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 710-1017 Torx AB Screw 1/4-14 x 0.625 720-0238 Rod End Grip 731-0511 Trim Strip...
  • Page 37 Parts List for Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Model 247.27022 NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code. wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a...
  • Page 38 Parts List for Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Model 247.27022 Key No. Part No. 631-0084 Grass Bag Assembly 710-0286 Pan Hd. Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 710-0564 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 2.75 710-0825 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 3.75 712-0298 Jam Nut...
  • Page 39 Parts List for Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Model 247.27022 Key No. Part No. 629-04055 Harness Assembly w/o relays 710-0134 Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x 0.62" 710-3021 D Screw 5/16-18 x 0.625" 712-0271 Sems Nut 1/4-20 725-0267 Ignition Switch: 5 Pin 725-04040 Seat Switch .r,_2...
  • Page 40 Briggs & Stratton Engine 212907-0272 358 ENGINE GASKET 8°@ 524 _ for Craftsman Riding Mower Model 247.27022 OlZC 1022 "_'_ 4 1266 8420...
  • Page 41 Briggs & Stratton Engine 212907-0272 for Craftsman Riding Mower Model 247.27022 1095 _'LVE GASKET SET 1022 238 (3 1022 6170 842 f_i _ 1029 5240 654_ ]022 1119_ 1023 4%4,_ °_1 _>_1 21o/2o2 i 222_Yj_'...
  • Page 42 Briggs & Stratton Engine 212907-0272 LMT/,I_IR NUMBER LOC_ONS105 536_ 309J 801_ 802_ for Craftsman Riding Mower Model 247.27022 634A_ 127 0 [_106 !86_ 143_ _87J 276@ 424 CAR_E_rCERPTAUL 404 , 127_ 95 _ 117_ 697 _ 729A [_ 305_ 305A...
  • Page 43 Kit: Idle Mixture 691636 Screw: Throttle Valve 495800 Kit: Idle Speed 690525 Pin: Float Hinge 231855 Valve: Float Needle 690577 Seat: Inlet for Craftsman Riding Mower Model 247.27022 Description Key No. 690464 (Magneto side) 108A 691227 697490 697492 697535 697432 694524...
  • Page 44 697392 Pin: Counterweight 693713 Pinion Gear 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) 691283 Cap: Drive 691286 End Cap 693757 Starter Housing Labels: for Craftsman Riding Mower Model 247.27022 Key No. Description 691095 691031 697611 692424 690968 690960 691657 495933 691326 1005 697360...
  • Page 45 I '91 L _. _. >, '''--I "o "o o.__ x:_o 0_ _Jl _do-c > Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding "5 mower could overturn and cause serious injury.
  • Page 47 Para su conveniencia, el servicio de garantfa EN CASA estarA disponible despu6s de los primeros 30 dfas de la compra, pero se cobrarA una cuota por la visita. Este cargo se dispensarY, si el producto Craftsman se Ileva hasta un centro de servicio autorizado per Sears.
  • Page 48 Felicitaciones por esta inteligente compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado y fabricado para aSos de funcionamiento confiable. Pero al igual que todos los productos, puede requerir reparaciones de vez en cuando. Y, es en esos momentos que un Acuerdo de Garantfas sobre Reparaciones puede haoerle ahorrar dinero y malos momentos.
  • Page 49 reglas de seguddad contenidas en este manual y deben ser entrenados y supervisados por sus padres. Nunca permita que los adultos operen esta mAuina sin recibir antes instrucci6n apropiada. Para ayudar a evitar el contacto con las cuchillas o una lesi6n por algun objeto que sea arrojado, mantenga alas personas que Io observan, a los ayudantes, nifios y mascotas alejados al menos 25 metros de la m_,quina...
  • Page 50 pendientes aunque los frenos funcionen apropiadamente. Siempre mantenga la maquina con una velocidad seleccionada en la palanca mientras desciende las pendientes para poder frenar con motor. Siga la recomendaci6n del fabricante para los pesos o contrapesos de las Ilantas para mejorar la estabilidad de la mAquina.
  • Page 51 de otros escombros. Limpie los derrames de aceite o combustible y saque todos los escombros embebidos con combustible.. Nunca almacene la maquina o el recipiente de combustible en un espacio cerrado donde haya fuego, chispas o luz piloto como per ejemplo, calentadores de agua, homos, secadores de ropa, otros aparatos a gas, etc.
  • Page 52 Desempaque Retire todos los tornillos y grapas de embalaje. Sostenga los lados de la caja firmemente, levante la parte superior y retfrela. Evite pinchar las Ilantas. Retire y descarte la bolsa de plastico que cubre la unidad. Levante la parte posterior de la podadora y deje libre et fondo de la caja.
  • Page 53 Tuerca de marieosa jTolva de descarga lateral Tuerca___ _ f...L_-_ Bul6n I_xaxagonal ""°'oonaa°rra_ Adaptado Figura 3 • Coloque las tuercas sobre los pernos hexagonales. • Inserte el adaptador en la tolva de descarga lateral alineando gasdos ranuras en los dos lados de la tolva con los del adaptador.
  • Page 54 Conozca las propiedades Compare las ilustraciones en Figura 4 con su unidad para familiarizarse con la ubicaciSn de los distintos controles y ajustes. ADVERTENCIA: AI operar la podadora puede ser que objetos extraSos sean arrojados a los ojos 1o cual puede da_arlos gravemente. Utilice siempre los anteojos de seguridad provistos antes de operar el equipo o mientras 1oajusta o 1o repara.
  • Page 55 • Conozca la ubicaci6n y funci6n de todos los controles. • Asegt_rese que las cuchillas y et motor se detengan antes de colocar las manos o los pies cerca de las cuchillas. • Antes de salir de la posici6n det operador, desenganche tas cuchitlas, coloque la palanca en neutral, coloque et freno de mano, apague el motor y saque la ltave de encendido.
  • Page 56 fluyefacilmente e mpujando l abolahacia arriba. S iel colector d ecesped est&Ileno, e tairenofluyedejando caerlabola.Asfquecuando vequelabolaenel indicador denivel d eItenado d elcolector d ec_sped se cae,debedetener l apodadora y vaciar l abolsa. Modelo de motor Modelo de un s61o cilindro, enfriado pot aire. Este es un motor de baja emisi6n.
  • Page 57 4. Coloque l avarillaensuposici6n y apriete para asegurarla. VeaFigura 6C. Tipo de aceite Grado de viscosidad SAE _.==5 N-30, 1 )W-30 oF .20 o 20 ° 40 ° 60 ° _ango de temperatura de arranque esperado antes del siguiente .'ambiode aceite PRECAUCION: Los motores enfriados por aire se _'alientan con mayor facilidad que los motores de...
  • Page 58 Presione el pedal de enganche de las cuchillas hasta que comiencen a girar. Las cuchitlas pueden activarse con la podadora en movimiento o detenida. ADVERTENCIA: Cuando se enganchen tas cuchillas, mantenga los pies y manos lejos de la abertura de descarga, las cuchiltas y cualquier parte de la cubierta.
  • Page 59 Abonadora • Su podadora montable esta equipada con un adaptador para usar el recorte como abono y reciclarlo en el mismo c_sped en vez de recolectarlo en una bolsa. • Para mejores resultados, pode cuando el paste esta seco. Si corta et cesped hQmedo podrfa daSar Recomendaciones en general ADVERTENCIA:...
  • Page 60 3. Instale lacuchitla c onetladomarcado " Bottom" (inferior) o conetnQmero d epartehacia etpiso cuando lapodadora e staenposici6n deoperaci6n. 4. Ajuste latuerca conreborde. VealaFigura 8. IMPORTANTE:Apriete de montaje de la cuchitla 70/90 pies-lbs, mAximo. NOTA: Para garantizar una operacion los pernos y tuercas deben revisarse peri6dicamente para corregir el apriete.
  • Page 61 Drenado de aceite _'-- Vblvula Valvula Cubierta ___.f Drenado de aceite Manguera Figura 10 Desconecte con cuidado la manguera de la va.lvula de drenado de aceite para evitar que et aceite se derrame sobre el equipo y vuelva a colocar la tapa amarilla.
  • Page 62 Abra el cofre y retire la bolsa recolectora y la tolva de descarga y/o el adaptador para abono de la podadora. Desconecte el cable de la bujfa. Localice el cable de frenos del lado derecho bajo el alojamiento detantero. Vea Figura 12. Use un par de Ilaves de 1/2"...
  • Page 63 Cubierta Enganche Cable Enaanche de cuchilla Pedal Figura 13 El ajuste en el pedal de freno de la cuchilla se hace en el extremo det cable. Ver Figura 13. Si la banda se patina cuando presiona et pedal de enganche de la cuchilla aproximadamente afloje las dos tuercas hexagonales en et cable.
  • Page 64 Afloje las tuercas hexagonales para ajustar No ajuste la tuerca hexa Altura palanca IMPORTANTE: No trate de aflojar/apretar la tuerca mas inferior. Apriete la tuerca det medio tanto como se pueda. Localice los enlaces inferiores en la parte posterior de la cubierta. Trabaje un solo lado a la vez, desconecte los resortes de ayuda.
  • Page 65 Con el motor en marcha, coloque el control det estrangulador en la posici6n SLOW (lenta). Levante el cofre como se indica anteriormente. Quite la cubierta negra del marco de montaje. Vea la Figura 12. Acceda a la palanca del regulador det carburador y al tornilto de vetocidad al vacfo desde esta abertura.
  • Page 66 6. Coloque l anueva banda alrededor delapolea dela cubierta y lapoleadetmotor asegura.ndose labanda entreenlacanal d ela banda. H aydos guardas d elabanda bajoetrecolector dec_sped, unoenlapolealocayotrobajolacubierta dela banda. V erFigura 17. 7. Reinstale l acubierta d elabanda ysuj_teta condos tornillos a utoroscantes, arandela y tuerca hexagonal.
  • Page 67 IMPORTANTE:Asegt_rese de que los cables esten conectados en las terminales correctamente ya que si los cambia se podrfa invertir la polaridad y provocar un daSo al sistema alternador det motor. Arranque por desviacibn NOTA: Esta podadora montable viene equipada con terminal de carga de baterfa...
  • Page 68 Retire la cubierta de la bateda para acceder a las terminales. Tire et capuchSn hacia arriba y retire et tomitlo de la terminal (positiva) con una ltave. Conecte et cable rojo de la baterfa a la terminal positiva y ajt3stelo bien. Vea la Figura 20. Saque et tomillo de la terminal (negativa) con una Ilave.
  • Page 69 Sivaa dejar deutitizar l amAquina p orunperfodo mayor a 30dfas,prepare paraalmacenarla como sigue: Baterfa Cargue completamente la baterfa. La baterfa pierde algo de su carga cada dfa cuando no se usa la unidad. NUNCA almacene la baterfa sin carga completa. Recargue la baterfa antes de regresar la unidad a servicio o cada dos meses, 1oque ocurra primero.
  • Page 70 Problema Bandas rotas Paro repentino o carga a la banda Usodebandaincorrecta La banda se enganch6 abruptamente Banda defectuosa o da£_ada La banda se sale La banda esta demasiado floja, vuelva a tensarla Resorte de la polea roto o d6bil La banda se destroza Las guias o guardas de la banda estan ajustadas incorrectamente Las poleas no estan alineadas...
  • Page 71 El depurador de aire esta sucio. El motor saca humo Exceso de aceite en el motor La varilla del aceite no esta bien asentada o esta rota NOTA: Para otras reparaciones, Craftsman al 1-800-659-5917. Causa(s) posibles contacte al centro de servicio...
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