Operator’s Manual PRO L SERIES ZERO-TURN RIDER WITH SMART LAWN TECHNOLOGY Model Nos. 247.27050*, 247.27052* & 247.27054* * -- Last digit of model number varies Off-Season Storage ........................................................25 Troubleshooting ..............................................................26 Español............................................................34 Service Numbers ............................................Model/ Warranty Supplement Safe Operation Practices .................................................2 Service and Maintenance ..............................................21 Slope Gauge ...................................................................6 Off-Season Storage .......................................................32 Assembly .......................................................................7 Troubleshooting ...........................................................33 Smart Lawn Activation ..................................................10 Español ........................................................................35 Operation ..................................................................... 11 Warranty/Service ....................... See Separate Supplement NOTE: 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 model depicted may differ from yours. This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Craftsman Operator’s Manual and the Engine Operator’s Manual. CAUTION To order parts or schedule service for Before using this equipment, this product, call: read this manual and follow 1-888-331-4569 all safety rules and operating Craftsman Customer Hot Line instructions. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Used under license Visit our website: www.craftsman.com Form No. 769-11240D (November 27, 2017) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DANGER This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, HEED throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could ITS WARNING! result in serious injury or death. WARNING WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components this manual and on the machine. contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. GENERAL OPERATION • A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the object injuries. manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. cutting grass. • Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This machine is the machine and disengage them quickly. not intended for use on any public roadway. • Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 14 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. practices in this manual and on the machine and should be trained and supervised by an adult. • Never carry passengers. • Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction. • Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident. Be aware and pay attention to the safety • To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, system function that stops power to the blades when driving in reverse. helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in If not functioning properly, contact an authorized dealer for safety system operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. inspection and repair. • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove • Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could operation and excessive speed. be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. • Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before removing grass catcher, emptying • Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against adjustments. a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator. • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blade(s), place drive control levers in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove • Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while key before dismounting. performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes. • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This machine should not be driven up or down ramp(s), because the machine • Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The machine must be pushed Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never manually on ramp(s) to load or unload properly. operate this machine in bare feet or sandals. • Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. • Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire • Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree grass catcher in its proper place. branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator may be struck or pulled from the machine, which could result in serious injury. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet. • Disengage all attachment clutches, set the parking brake to the ‘on’ position and move the RH and LH drive control levers to the neutral position before attempting to start the engine. 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more CHILDREN than 10”. Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard. understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw • Use only accessories and attachments approved for this machine by the them. machine manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all instructions • Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of a responsible provided with the approved accessory or attachment. For a list of approved adult other than the operator. accessories and attachments, call 1-888-331-4569. • Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should • To avoid back-over accidents, always look behind and down for small evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect children. themselves and others from serious injury. • Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. They may fall off and be • If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. judgment. • Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the SLOPE OPERATION path of the machine. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back • Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from up the slope or if you feel