Service And Adjustment; Adjusting Seat Position; Deck Levelling; Deck Engagement - Craftsman 247 Owner's Manual

WARNING:
Never attempt any adjustment
while the engine is running, except where
specified in the operator's manual.
WARNING:
For all other adjustments,
disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground
against the engine first. Then proceed with the
adjustment.
Adjusting Seat Position
The seat position on the lawn utility vehicle can be
adjusted to maximize the operator's convenience.
1. Stop the vehicle completely and engage the
parking brake. Tum ignition off.
2. Pivot the seat up, as shown in Figure 17, to access
seat hardware.
3. Using a 9/16" wrench or socket, loosen the four
self-tapping screws on the bottom of the seat. See
Figure 17.
4. Slide the seat forward or backward in the slot, and
position it as desired. Retighten the four screws.
Figure 17
Deck Levelling
1. In case of uneven mowing, check air pressure in all
four tires and fill up if needed. Recommended air
pressure is 20-22 psi. If this does not correct the
problem, proceed with deck levelling.
IMPORTANT: Perform adjustments to the deck on a fiat,
level surface.
2. Place the vehicle on a level surface. Depress and
lock the parking brake. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground it.
3. Place the deck in the lowest cutting position by
sliding the deck lever to the appropriate position.
4. Wearing a pair of heavy work gloves to prevent
injury, rotate the cutting blade so that it is pointed
side to side and perpendicular to the dder.
5. Measure the distance from each tip of the blade to
the ground, If the distance from both blade tips to
the ground is not the same, perform a side to side
levelling of the deck.
6. For levelling, remove the hairpin clip and flat
washer shown in Figure 18. Thread the ferrule in or
out as required.
7. Check for correct adjustment. Repeat adjustment if
necessary
8. Reattach the hairpin clip and flat washer to ferrule.
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Deck Engagement
NOTE: The deck control cable is threaded at both ends;
adjustment has to be made at the end that attaches to
the control lever on the steering column.
1. Inspect the linkage and cable for damage through
wear and tear.
2. To determine whether adjustment is necessary,
perform the following test. The deck engagement
cable is correctly adjusted when the upper deck
drive belt has a maximum deflection of 0.5" in the
engaged position. When disengaged, the blade
brake should be firmly applied and the belt should
not drag.
3. To adjust, loosen the jam nuts and back the cable
out to tighten or thread inward to loosen. Use a 1/2"
wrench for this purpose.
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