Craftsman 20242 Manual De Usuario

The letters “LO” followed by the letters “OIL”, then followed by the meter’s accumulated 

time will indicate the tractor is low on oil. When an engine is not running and 

immediately after the engine is started the oil pressure may be low.  This can trigger 

the  “LO” “OIL” text.  This is normal.  If the low oil indication persists stop the tractor 

immediately 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 an 
oil pressure switch.

At startup, the battery voltage is briefly displayed then changes to accumulated 

hours. The letters “LO” will display followed by the letters “BATT” and then followed 

by the meter’s accumulated time. “LO/BATT/TIME” is displayed on the LCD when the 

voltage drops below 11.5 volts. When this occurs, the battery is in need of a charge 

or the engine’s charging system is not generating sufficient amperage. Charge the 

battery as instructed in the Service section of this manual or have the charging 

system checked by your local service dealer.

The letters “CLN” will display, followed by the letters “AIR”, followed by “FILT”, then 

followed by the meter’s accumulated time. “CLN/AIR/FILT/TIME” will alternate on 

the display for 7 minutes after the meter reaches 50 hours. This air filter service 

minder time interval will be every 50 hours. On intervals that are common with oil 
service, the oil message will be displayed first followed by the air filter message.

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the 
operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate tractor. 
Contact your authorized service dealer.
• 

The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting 
unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO is in the DISENGAGED (OFF) 
position.

• 

The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the seat before 
engaging the parking brake.

• 

The PTO clutch will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the tractor’s 
seat with the PTO in the ENGAGED (ON) position, regardless of whether the 
parking brake is engaged.

• 

With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING 

  position, the PTO 

clutch will automatically shut off if the PTO is moved into the ENGAGED (ON) 
position with the drive pedal in position for reverse travel.

Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system 
was designed for your safety and protection.

NOTE: Refer to the Assembly & Set-up section of this manual for Gasoline and Oil 
fill-up instructions.
1. 

Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module.

2. 

Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position.

3. 

Fully engage the tractor’s brake.

4. 

Move the throttle/choke control into the CHOKE 

 position.

NOTE: If the engine is warmed up, it may not be necessary to choke the engine.

5. 

Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START   position. After the engine 
starts, release the key. It will return to the NORMAL MOWING 

 

position.

6. 

After the engine starts, move the throttle/choke control (if so equipped) 
down into the FAST 

 position or push the choke control (if so equipped) 

down/in the OFF position.
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the tractor. Doing 
so will result in a “rich” fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly and 
can damage the engine.
NOTE: When operating the tractor be certain that the throttle lever is always 
in the FAST 

 position. Operating with the throttle at less than full throttle 

may lead to shortened battery life.

1. 

If the blades are ENGAGED (ON), place the PTO in the DISENGAGED (OFF) 
position.

2. 

Place the throttle near the SLOW 

 position.

3. 

Engage the parking brake.

4. 

Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP   position.

5. 

Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting.