Craftsman 247.27050 Series Operator's Manual

13OPERATIONLCD Service Minder & Hour Meter w/ Smart Lawn AppBluetooth® ActivationWhen the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position but not into the STARTposition, the LCD Service Minder and Hour Meter will briefly display the battery voltage,followed by the tractor’s accumulated hours.NOTE: Hours of tractor operation are recorded only when the engine is running.If the riding mower is equipped with headlights, the lights will remain on until theriding mower is turned off.Smart Lawn AppThe app’s automated maintenance dashboard and log will help you keep your machinerunning at peak performance and protect your investment by tracking total hoursacross the lifetime of your equipment.Receive alert notifications when it’s time to perform essential maintenance tasks.Your dashboard provides real time monitoring and indicates when it’s time for youto check or change the oil, air filter, blades or battery. The app also enables you tolocate and contact service centers, access step-by-step instructions to perform routinemaintenance and purchase replacement parts directly from your mobile device.Change OilThe LCD will display the letters “CHG”, followed by the letters “OIL”, followed by theletters “SOON”, then finally followed by the meter’s accumulated time. “CHG/OIL/SOON/TIME” will alternate on the display for 7 minutes after the meter reaches 50 hours. This oilservice minder interval will occur every 50 hours. Before the interval expires, change theengine oil as instructed in the Maintenance section of the Engine Operator’s Manual.Low Oil (If so equipped)The letters “LO” followed by the letters “OIL”, then followed by the meter’s accumulatedtime will indicate the tractor is low on oil. When an engine is not running andimmediately after the engine is started the oil pressure may be low. This can triggerthe “LO” “OIL” text. This is normal. If the low oil indication persists stop the tractorimmediately and check the engine oil level as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual.NOTE: The “LOW OIL” function only works if the engine is equipped with anoil pressure switch.Low BatteryAt startup, the battery voltage is briefly displayed then changes to accumulatedhours. The letters “LO” will display followed by the letters “BATT” and then followedby the meter’s accumulated time. “LO/BATT/TIME” is displayed on the LCD when thevoltage drops below 11.5 volts. When this occurs, the battery is in need of a chargeor the engine’s charging system is not generating sufficient amperage. Charge thebattery as instructed in the Service section of this manual or have the chargingsystem checked by your local service dealer.Air Filter ServiceThe letters “CLN” will display, followed by the letters “AIR”, followed by “FILT”, thenfollowed by the meter’s accumulated time. “CLN/AIR/FILT/TIME” will alternate onthe display for 7 minutes after the meter reaches 50 hours. This air filter serviceminder time interval will be every 50 hours. On intervals that are common with oilservice, the oil message will be displayed first followed by the air filter message.General Safety• RECEIVE INSTRUCTION — Entirely read this operator’s manual. Learn tooperate this machine SAFELY. Do not risk INJURY or DEATH. Allow only thosewho have become competent in its usage to operate this tractor.• Before starting the engine or beginning operation, be familiar with thecontrols. The operator should be in the operator’s seat. The PTO switch mustbe in the disengaged position and the RH and LH drive control levers movedto the neutral position engaging the parking brake.• Keep all shields in place. Keep away from moving parts.• NO RIDERS! Keep all people and pets a safe distance away. Look behind anddown to both sides of the tractor before and while backing up.• DO NOT direct the mower discharge at people. Never walk or stand on thedischarge side of the mower when the engine is running. Turn off the PTO ifanother person approaches while you are operating the mower.• Avoid slopes where possible. Never operate on slopes greater than 15°.Slopes with a greater incline present dangerous operating conditions.Tractors can be rolled over. Always mow across slopes, never up and downthe slope. Avoid turning downhill if possible, start at the bottom and workup to the top. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill. Controlthe speed and direction of the zero turn machine “primarily” with thespeed/directional control (lap bar) of the downhill side of the machine, i.e.,maintain the uphill side lap bar “essentially” in a fixed position.• Before leaving the operator’s seat: Shut off the PTO, move the RH andLH drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position, engage theparking brake, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key. Wait for allmovement to stop before servicing or cleaning.• When operating this mower, in the forward direction, do not allow thesteering levers to return to neutral on their own. Operate the drive controllevers smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the levers whenstarting and stopping. Keep a firm grip on the control levers.• Be careful when operating near gravel paths and roadways. Stop the bladesand tractor motion and wait for vehicles to pass before operating along theroad.• Do not operate the tractor with the mower deck removed. Removal of thedeck will change the balance of the tractor, and could contribute to a tractorrollover.• Avoid operation on traction surfaces that are unstable; use extreme cautionif the surface is slippery. Always remove debris and other objects from thearea to be mowed - debris and loose grass will reduce traction.• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.• Watch for holes, sprinkler heads, and other hidden hazards.• Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks, ditches, sand traps, and otherobstacles.• Slow down before turning and come to a complete stop before any zero turnmaneuver.• If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off the PTO, place the steeringlevers in the neutral, opened-out position, move the throttle to slow, set theparking brake, shut off the engine, and take the key from the ignition switch.Inspect for damage. Repair the damage. Make sure the blades are in goodcondition and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine.• Do not stop the tractor or park the tractor over combustible materials such asdry grass, leaves, debris, etc.• Keep the mower and especially the engine and hydraulic components cleanand free of grease, grass, and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and permitproper cooling.• Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is running or while the engine ishot. Allow the engine several minutes to cool before refueling. Tighten thefuel cap securely.