Operating Controls - Craftsman 247.887360 Operator's Manual

Know Your Mower
Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your Mower. Compare the illustrations below
with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls, safety signs and adjustments.
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The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage
your eye severely. Always wear safety glasses, while operating the mower or while performing any
adjustments or repairs on it. Check local regulations, hard hats and hearing protection may be required! Use
only approved accessories and attachments.
Figure 1 The Control Panel
1. Ignition Switch 2. Choke
3. Engine Throttle 4. Blade Clutch lever
5. Right Steering Brake Lever 6. Neutral Latch Levers
7. Operator Presence Lever 8. Fuel Shutoff Valve
OPERATING CONTROLS ( see
Figurel& 2)
Ignition Switch:
Located in the center of the control panel between the
handles. When the key is inserted and turned
clockwise 90 degrees, the engine can be started if the
transmission shift lever is in neutral and the blade
clutch is disengaged.
Choke:
Located on the control panel and is activated by
pulling upward. Activating the choke control closes
the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting
the engine.
Engine Throttle:
Located on the right side of the control panel between
the handles. Moving the throttle lever upward will
increase the engine speed from slow to fast.
Blade Clutch:
Located on the left handle below the control panel.
This is an over-center belt clutch. When the handle is
pushed forward it snaps to rest and forces the idler
pulley into the blade drive belt causing the blades to
rotate. Pull back the handle and the pressure on the
belt is relieved and the blades stop rotating.
Figure 2 View Looking Under The Fuel Tank
9. Transmission Shift Lever
IMPORTANT: I o avoid engine stalling, slowly I
engage the lever.
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Steering Brake Levers:
There is a right-hand lever located beneath the outer
end of the right handle and a left-hand lever located
beneath the outer end of the left handle. Each lever
operates independently and when squeezed against
spring tension, lifts the idler pulley from applying
pressure to the traction drive belt on the right or left
side and applies the right or left side brake when
squeezed tightly. When the levers are released, the
mower will move ahead in a straight line if the engine
is running and the transmission is engaged in a
forward gear. Steering is accomplished by squeezing
the steering/brake lever on the side to which the turn
is to be made. A slight lever squeeze will allow belt
slippage and provide a gentle turn. Squeezing the
lever such that the neutral latch could be engaged will
provide a sharp turn, and continued lever squeezing
will apply the brake providing a pivot turn.
Neutral Latch Levers:
Pivoted inside each handle, there is a neutral latch
lever which works with each of the steering/brake
levers. When either of the steering/brake levers is
Meets ANSI B71.4 safety standards
Craftsman pedestrian controlled wide area mower conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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