Pto (blade engage) control knob, Parking brake lever, Forward control pedal – Craftsman 247.28933 User Manual

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CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control knob is located on the lower left side of the dash

panel and is activated by pulling outward. Activating the choke control

closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the

engine.

PTO (BLADE ENGAGE) CON­

TROL KNOB

To engage the electric PTO and provide power to

the cutting deck, pull outward on the PTO control

knob. Push the knob inward to disengage the PTO

and stop the cutting deck.

NOTE: The PTO Control Knob must be in the

disengaged (OFF) position when starting the

engine.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

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NOTE: The parking brake must be set it the operator

leaves the seat with the engine running; otherwise the

engine will automatically shut off.

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To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake

pedal and push the bottom of parking brake lever

inward. See the image to the right for parking brake

identification. Hold the lever in while removing your J

foot from the brake pedal. Both parking brake lever

and brake pedal will stay depressed.

To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal slightly.

The parking brake lever will then return to its original position.

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IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor

unattended.

FORWARD CONTROL PEDAL

The forward control pedal is located on the right side of the tractor, at

the front of the right running board. Depress the forward control pedal

to cause the tractor to travel in the forward direction. The forward

ground speed of the tractor is directly affected by the distance the

pedal is depressed. The further the pedal is depressed, the faster the

tractor will travel. The tractor will slow and the pedal will return to its

original position when released.

REVERSE CONTROL PEDAL

The reverse control pedal is located in the right front running board

rearward of the forward control pedal. Depress the reverse control

pedal to cause the tractor to travel in reverse. The further the pedal is

depressed, the faster the tractor will travel. The tractor will slow and

the pedal will return to its original position when released.

tractor.

DECK LIFT LEVER

The deck lift lever is located in the right fender and is used to change

the cutting height of the mower deck. The cutting heights range from

1-1/2” to 4”. Each of the six index notches represent an approximately

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” adjustment to the deck height.

1.

To use, grasp the lift lever handle and pull slightly upward (rear­

ward) while pivoting the lever inward and out of its index notch.

2.

Move the lift lever as necessary to place in the notch best suited

for your application.

After changing the cutting height of the deck, you must check the

position of the deck front gauge wheels. They should be approximately

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-inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface

such as a driveway. Refer to “Service & Maintenance” later in this

manual.

CUP HOLDER

The tractor’s cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER

The seat adjustment lever is on the left side of the seat. Use this lever

to adjust the seat forward or rearward to a comfortable operating

position. See the “Service & Maintenance” section later in this manual

for instructions.

FUEL FILL CAP AND FUEL LEVEL

WINDOW

The fuel fill cap is located in the center of the rear fender. Pivot

the seat forward to fully access the fuel fill cap and fill the fuel

tank.

1.

Turn the fill cap approximately 1 /4 turn and pull upward to

remove.

2.

Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn

1/4 turn clockwise to tighten.

The level of fuel in the fuel tank can be viewed through the fuel

level window in the rear hitch plate.

CARGO NET

Conveniently located on the tractor’s dash panel, the cargo net can be

used to store personal items while operating the lawn tractor.

IVT (INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION)
RELEASE LEVERS

The IVT transmission release levers are located at the back of the

tractor above the rear hitch plate. When engaged, these levers open

a dump valve in each transmission which allows the tractor to be

manually pushed short distances. See “Moving the Tractor Manually”

later in this section for instructions.

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