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Craftsman 247 Owner's Manual
Also see for 247: Operator's manual
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WARNING: Never attempt any adjustmentwhile the engine is running, except wherespecified in the operator's manual.WARNING: For all other adjustments,disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and groundagainst the engine first. Then proceed with theadjustment.Adjusting Seat PositionThe seat position on the lawn utility vehicle can beadjusted to maximize the operator's convenience.1. Stop the vehicle completely and engage theparking brake. Tum ignition off.2. Pivot the seat up, as shown in Figure 17, to accessseat hardware.3. Using a 9/16" wrench or socket, loosen the fourself-tapping screws on the bottom of the seat. SeeFigure 17.4. Slide the seat forward or backward in the slot, andposition it as desired. Retighten the four screws.Figure 17Deck Levelling1. In case of uneven mowing, check air pressure in allfour tires and fill up if needed. Recommended airpressure is 20-22 psi. If this does not correct theproblem, proceed with deck levelling.IMPORTANT: Perform adjustments to the deck on a fiat,level surface.2. Place the vehicle on a level surface. Depress andlock the parking brake. Disconnect the spark plugwire and ground it.3. Place the deck in the lowest cutting position bysliding the deck lever to the appropriate position.4. Wearing a pair of heavy work gloves to preventinjury, rotate the cutting blade so that it is pointedside to side and perpendicular to the dder.5. Measure the distance from each tip of the blade tothe ground, If the distance from both blade tips tothe ground is not the same, perform a side to sidelevelling of the deck.6. For levelling, remove the hairpin clip and flatwasher shown in Figure 18. Thread the ferrule in orout as required.7. Check for correct adjustment. Repeat adjustment ifnecessary8. Reattach the hairpin clip and flat washer to ferrule.Deck Lift Lever-_._ _ --_-== • i !1Ciip_ _ -_-__I...../[ I _ --- i.,r,, \W%,,,,,,,,,_/// ,.................. _-,-__.Figure 18Deck EngagementNOTE: The deck control cable is threaded at both ends;adjustment has to be made at the end that attaches tothe control lever on the steering column.1. Inspect the linkage and cable for damage throughwear and tear.2. To determine whether adjustment is necessary,perform the following test. The deck engagementcable is correctly adjusted when the upper deckdrive belt has a maximum deflection of 0.5" in theengaged position. When disengaged, the bladebrake should be firmly applied and the belt shouldnot drag.3. To adjust, loosen the jam nuts and back the cableout to tighten or thread inward to loosen. Use a 1/2"wrench for this purpose.18 |
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