Craftsman 247.27056 Series User Manual

Operator’s Manual
LAWN TRACTORS
WITH SMART LAWN TECHNOLOGY
Model Nos. 247. 270 3 8*, 247. 270 40*, 247.27042*,
247. 270 4 4*, 247.27046*, 247.27048*, 247. 270 49 *,
247. 270 5 5*, 247. 270 5 6 *
To order parts or schedule service for
this product, call:
1-888-331-4569
Craftsman Customer Hot Line
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.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
CAUTION
Before using this equipment,
read this manual and follow
all safety rules and operating
instructions.
Off-Season Storage ........................................................25
Troubleshooting ..............................................................26
Español............................................................34
Service Numbers ............................................Model/
Warranty Supplement
Safe Operation Practices .................................................2
Slope Gauge ...................................................................7
Assembly & Set-Up ..........................................................8
Smart Lawn Activation .................................................. 11
Controls & Operation .....................................................12
Service & Maintenance ..................................................18
O-Season Storage .......................................................30
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 31
Español ........................................................................ 32
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.
* -- Last digit of model number varies
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(November 27, 2017)

Craftsman 247.27056 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	247.27056 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

Safe Operation Practices

General Operation

Instructions for safe operation, handling, and bystander safety.

California Proposition 65 Warning

Warning about chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

DANGER

Warnings about severe injury or death from misuse of power equipment.

Your Responsibility

Operator's responsibility to read, understand, and follow safety instructions.

Slope Gauge

Using the Slope Gauge

How to use the slope gauge to determine safe operating angles.

Slope Operation Warning

Warning about operating the tractor on slopes and maximum safe angles.

Assembly & Set-Up

Tractor Preparation

Steps for preparing the tractor, including manual movement.

Install Operator's Seat

Instructions for installing the operator's seat assembly.

Service & Maintenance

Off-Season Storage

PREPARING THE ENGINE

Steps to prepare the engine for storage, including fuel system care.

PREPARING THE LAWN TRACTOR

General cleaning and lubrication before storage.

DRAINING THE FUEL

Detailed procedure for draining the tractor's fuel system.

Troubleshooting

Engine fails to start

Common causes and remedies for the engine not starting.

Engine runs erratically

Causes and solutions for erratic engine operation.

Engine overheats

Reasons for engine overheating and how to resolve them.

Engine idles poorly

Causes and remedies for poor engine idling.

Excessive vibration

Causes and solutions for excessive vibration during operation.

Mower will not mulch grass

Reasons why the mower is not mulching effectively.

Uneven cut

Causes and remedies for an uneven grass cut.