Craftsman 247.20438 SERIES Operator's Manual

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Operator’s ManualLAWN TRACTORSModel Nos. 247.20438*, 247.20440*, 247.20439*,247.20442*, 247.20242*, 247.20443*, 247.20444*,247.20445*, 247.20447*For answers to your questions aboutthese products, call:1-888-331-4569Craftsman Customer Hot LineThis product has a low emission engine which operates differentlyfrom previously built engines. Before you start the engine, readand understand this Craftsman Operator’s Manual and the EngineOperator’s Manual.Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.Visit our website: www.craftsman.comCAUTIONBefore using this equipment,read this manual and followall safety rules and operatinginstructions.Safe Operation Practices .................................................2Slope Gauge ...................................................................7Assembly & Set-Up ..........................................................8Controls & Operation..................................................... 14Service & Maintenance ..................................................20Troubleshooting ...........................................................28Español ........................................................................ 33Warranty/Service ....................... See Separate SupplementNOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the modeldepicted may differ from yours.* -- Last digit of model number variesForm No. 769-11277A(March 29, 2016)