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OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

536.252570

Caution:

Read and follow

all Safety Rules

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

16.5 HP OHV

ALL-WHEEL STEER

43" MOWER DECK

HYDROSTATIC DRIVE

LAWN TRACTOR

o Ass-ernbiy•

=operation

° Customer Responsibilities

° Service and Adjustment

o Repair Parts

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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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............................ SAFETY RULES............................................................

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Sate Operation Practices for Riding Vehicles As Recommended by American National Standards Institute

WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe

the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders

GENERAL OPERATION:

1. Read, understand and follow all instructions in the Owner'stOperator's Manual, on the machine, the engine and with any

attachments before starting,

2, Only allow responsible adults familiar with the instructionsto operate the machine

3 Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc, which could be picked up and thrown by the blade

4 Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop the machine if anyone enters the area

5 Never carry passengers.

6, Disengagepowertothemoweroranyattachmentsbeferebackingup. Do not mow in reverse untess absolutely neces_ary Aiways

look down and behind before and while backing

7, Be aware of the direction the mower discharges Do not point discharge from the mower at anyone or at places where people may

be, Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass bagger or the mower guard in-place

8, Slow down before turning.

9, Never leave a machine unattended with the engine running Aiways disengage the blade(s), set the parking brake, stop the engine

and remove the key before dismounting

10. Disengage power to attachment(s) when transporting or not in use Disengage the btade(s) when not mowing

11.. Stop the engine before removing the grass bagger or unclogging the chute

12 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light

I3, Do not operate the machine whife under the influence of alcohol or drugs or when very tired

14 Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways

15, Use extra caution when tending or unloading the machine when using a trailer or truck for transporting

16, Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into Neulraf before attempting to start the engine (on gear drive models)

17 Disengage all attachment ciutches betore attempting to start the engine (on hydro modefs)

18 Always wear safety glasses or an eye shield when you operate the unit to protect your eyes from foreign objecls that can be thrown

from the unit Atways wear eye protection when you make an a_djustment or repair to the machine

19 Use care when p ull!ng Ioads or using heavy equipment

a Use only approved drawbar hitch points

b Limit loads to those you can safely control.

c Do not turn sharply Use care when backing

d, Use counterweights when suggested in the Owner's/Operator's Manuai

SLOPE OPERATION:

Slopes and rough terrain are major lactors 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 up the slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope, do not mow

it. See the "Slope Guide" in the back of this book to check for safe operation.

1 Mow up and down slopes, not across

2.. Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc

3 Watch for hates, ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine "Tall grass can hide obstacles"

4 Use stow speed. Choose a low enough gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Ion gear crave models)

5 Use slow speed on slopes Do not make sudden speed changes, (on hydro models) .......

6. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability

7, Use extra care with grass baggers or other attachments, they can change the stability of the machine

8. Keep ali movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction

9 Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down ;he slope

SAFETY RULES

DO NOT

1_ Do not turn on slopes unless absolutely necessary, then only turn slowly and graduafly downhill, if possible

2, Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments A wheel over the edge or an edge caving in could cause a sudden overturn

and an injury or death,.

3, Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding

4. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground

5. Do not use a grass catcher or other rear mounted accessories on steep slopes_(greater than 10 degrees}

CHILDREN:

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator isnot alert to the presence of children° Children are often attracted tothe machine

and the mowing actlvity_ NEVER assume that children will remain where you last saw them,

1o Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of an adult other than the operator

2_ Be alert and turn the engine oil if children enter the area.

3 Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children

4, Never carry children or any passengers They may fall off and be seriously injures or interIere with the sale operation ol the

machine.

5. Never allow children to operate the machine Instruct children in the dangers ol the machine

6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision

SERVICE:

1 Use extra care when handling gasoline and other luels Fuels are llammable and the vapors are explosive

a, Use only an approved container

b Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before refueling

Do not smoke

c Never refuel the machine indoors

d, Never slore the machine with fuel in the tank or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater

2 Never start or run the engine inside a closed area

3., Keep all nuts and bolts, especiatly the blade attachmenl nuts tight Frequently check th_ blade(s) for wear or damage such as

cracks and nicks A blade that is bent or damaged musf be immediately replaced with an original equipment blade(s) from an

authorized service dealer. For safety, replace the blade(s) every two years Keep the equipment in good condition

4. Never tamper with the safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly

5, To reduce fire hazards keepthe machine lree of grass, leaves or olherdebris build-up Clean up oil or fuel spills Allow the machine

to cool before storing

6 Stop and inspect the equipment if your strike an object Repair, if necessary, before restarting

7., Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running The carburetor can be adjusted with the engine Funning Do not

change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine

8, Grass bagger components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to

bethrown, Forsiorage, alwaysmakesurethegrassbagisempty Frequentlycheckcomponenlsandreplacewilhmanufacturer's

recommended paris when necessary

9, Mower blade(s) are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them or the mower

deck area.

10. Check the brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required

! 1, Wait for all movement to slop before servicing any part o! the unit

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

. • Do not fit! the engine's luel tank completely full

• Drain fuel for off-season storage

• Use oniy unleaded gasoline

• Service the air cleaner regularly

•Change oil regularly, Use 30W oil in summer

•Tune-upthe engine regularly

OKeep equipment in efficient operating condition

ODispose of used engine oil properly

Look for this symbol to indicate important safety precautions. This symbol indicates Attent'on? Become Alert"

Your Safety Is At Risk.,"

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Craftsman Tractor. It has been designed, engineeted

and manufactured to give you the best possible depend-

ability and performance_

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please +contact your nearest Sears Service

CentedDepartmenL We have comPetent, well-trained

technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this

unit..

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor

propedy Always observe the "SAFETY RULES."

MODEL

NUMBER 536 25257"0

SERIAL

NUMBER

'DATE OF

PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE

FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PU RCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this

product+ Contact your nearest Sears Store for details

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

= Read and observe safety rutes.

o Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your unit.

o Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsi-

bilities" and "Storage" sections of this manual+

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSE POWER: 16+5

GASOLINE 2 GALLONS

CAPACITY: UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL 64 oz. w/filter SAE 30 - above 32°F.

55 oz. w/o_ter 5W - 30* - below32_F+

SPARK PLUG : Champion N4C

(GAP .030 in.)

VALVE Intake: +004in+

CLEARANCE: Exhaust: +004 In+.

GROUND FORWARD 0-5.70 MPH

REVERSE: 3.70 MPH

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM:

LIGHTING (AC SIDE) t 18 VOLTS @ 3300 RPM

CHARGING (DCSIDE) 2.8 AMPS @ 125 VOLTS

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT+ LBS+

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal com-

bustion engine and should not be-used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-

covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is

equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local

or state laws (if any)If a spark arrester is used, it should

be maintained in effective working order by the operator

In the state of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code)

Other states may have similar iaws_ Federal taws apply

on federal lands+A spark attester (part number 336967)

for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears

Authorized Service Center

CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase_ifthisriding equipment is maintained, lubricatedand tuned-up according to the

instructions inthe owner's manual, Sears willrepair or replace, any pa_s found to be defective in materia_or workmanship

This warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as btades, spark plugs_air cteaners and belts

• Tire replacement or repaircaused by punctures fromoutside objects, suchas nails,thorns, stumps, or gfass_

• Repairs necessary because of operatol:abuse, negligence, improperstorage or accident ar the failure to maintain the

equipment according tothe instructions contained inthe operator*smanual+

• Riding equipmentused for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in materiat or

workmanship _d our testing determines thebattery wilt not hold a charge, Sears w_ltreplace the battery at no charg e

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE

CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to

state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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SAFETY RULES .....................................................................2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .................................................4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ....................... 4, 17_22

WARRANTY .......................................................................... 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... 5

INDEX ............................................................................................ 5

TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ............................................... 6

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ..................................7

ASSEMBLY ..............................................................................8-11

OPERATION ................................................................. 12-16

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TAB,LE OF CONTENTS ...............................

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..................... 23-33

TROUBLE SHOOTING ....................................... 34-35

STO RAGE ........................................................................ 36

SLOPE GUIDE ..................................................................... 37

REPAIR PARTS ............................................................. 38-62

ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ......................................... 63-68

TRANSAXLE REPAIR PARTS .............................. 69-70

NOTES .................................................................................... 71

PARTS ORDERtNCdSERVICE ...................................... 72

Accessories ......................................................6

Adjustments:

Blade Brake ............................................26

Blade Drive Belt .....................................26

Carburetor ...............................................33

Mower Deck Leveling:

Front-To-Rear ..................................25

Side-To-Side ..........................................24

Mower Deck Height ..............................25

Seat .............................................................28

Steering Gear ................................... 30

Throttle Control Cable .......................33

Tractor Brake ........................................29

Tractor Drive Belt .............................. 27

Transmission Control .........................31

Assembly ...............................................8-11

Battery:

Charging ..........................................9-I 0

Cleaning ....................................................20

Installation ..................................................11

Preparation .............................................9

Starting with Weak Battery ...............32

Storage ........................................................36

Terminals ............................................20

Belt:

Tractor Drive

RemovalfReplacement ......................28

Mower Blade Drive

Removal!Replacement ......................27

Blade:

Sharpening ............................................20

Replacement .......................................19

Brake Adjustment .....................................29

Carburetor Adjustment ..........................33

Controls, Tractor .....................................12

Customer Responsibilities ..........4, 17-22

Air Cleaner ..............................................22

Battery ........................................................20

BeIts ........................................................20

Blade .................................................19-20

Brake Operation ...................................19

Cleaning .......................................... 22

Cooling System, Engine ................ 21

Engine Oil ........................................4, 21

Fuel Filter ........................................ 22

Lubrication Chart .................................18

Muffler ..................................................22

Mulching Plug ............................. 20

Schedule ..................................... 17

Spark Plugs .................................... 22

Tire Care ................................10, 19, 30

Transaxle Cooling .................... 20

INDEX

Cutting Height, Mower ...........................14

Electrical:

interlocks and Relays ..........................32

Engine:

Air Cteaner ..........................................22

Air Intake Screen ................................21

Cooling System ............................... 21

Oil Change ...........................................21

Oil Level ............................................15, 21

Oil Type .............................................4, 21

Preparation .........................................15

Starting ....................................................15

Storage .......................................... 36

Filter:

Fuel ............................................................22

Fuel:

Type ..................................................4, 15

Storage ..................................................36

Headlights ..............................................32

Hood Removal/installation ..................33

Leveling, Mower Deck ...................24-25

Lubrication:

Chart ....................................................18

Mower:

Adjustment, Front-To-Rear ...............26

Adjustment, Side-To-Side .................24

Adjustment, Deck Height ....... ;.........25

Blade Sharpening ..................................20

Blade Replacement .......................... 19

Brake Adjustment ............................ 29

Cutting Height ................................... 14

Installation .................. ................. 23-24

Operation ........................................... 14

Removal .......................................... 23

Mowing Tips ................................................ 16

Mulching Mowing Tips ......................... 16

Muffler ................................................... 22

Spark Arrestor ............................. 4, 22

Mulching Plug:

Installation .................................... 20

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ................ 21

Engine ............................................. 21

Storage ............................................... 36

Type ............................................. 4, 21

Operation ...................................... 12-16

Operating Your Mower .................... t4

Options:

Accessories ....................... 6

Spark Arrestor ................................4, 22

Parking Brake ...........................................13

Parts Bag .........................................................7

Product Specifications ..............................4

Repair Parts:

Engine ...........................................63-68

Tractor ........................................ 38-62

Transaxle ............................. 69-70

Safety Rules ...........................................2-3

Service and Adjustments ........... 23-33

Battery .............................................. 32

Blade Brake ...................................... 26

Carburetor .................................................33

Control Lever ..........................................31

Fuse ............................................................32

Hood Removaltlnstallation ....................33

Headlight bulb .......................................32

Interlocks and Relays ..........................32

Mower Biade Drive Belt:

Adjustment .............................................26

Removal/Replacement ....................27

Mower Deck Level Adjustment:

Front-To-Rear ............................... 25

Side*To-Side .....................................24

Mower Deck Height ........................ 25

Mower Deck Installation ........... 23-24

Mower Deck Removal ................... 23

Seat .............................................. 28

Steering Gear .............................. 30

Throttle Control Cable .......................33

Tractor Brake .......................................29

Tractor Drive Belt:

RemovaltReplacement ............ 27-28

Transmission Controf ................... 31

Wheel Repair ................................ 30

Spark Plugs .............................. : ..........22

Specifications .........................................4

Starting the Engine ............................. 15

Steering Wheel .................................. 8

Stopping the Tractor ............................ 13

Storage ...................................... 36

Table of Contents ......................... 5

Throttle Controt Cable

Adjustment ............................ 33

Tires ........................... 1o, ! 9,30

Tire Pressure .............. 4, 10, 19

Transaxle:

Cooling .................................. 20

Troubleshooting Points ....... 34-35

Warranty ................. 4

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased They are also available at most Sears retail

outlets, catalog and service centers, Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your

tractor.

ENGINE CUSTOMER

MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUG AIR FILTER BLADESMUFFLER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STAE_iLIZER BELTS

PERFORMANCE

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your vehicEe Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they

can help you, This list was current at the time of publication; however, it may change in luture years - more attachments may be

added, changes may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or fit your model Contact your nearest

Sears store for the accessories and attachments that are available for your unit°

Most of these attachments do not require additional hitches or conversion kits (those that do are indicated) and are designed for

easy attaching and dealtaching

GRASS CATCHER -Iets you collect grass clippings and

leaves for a healthier, nearer looking lawn

LAWN SWEEPERS -tots you collect grass clippings and

_eaves°

CARTS - make hauling easy. Variety of sizes available

ROLLER - for smoother lawn Surface, 36-inch wide, 18 inch

diameter water tight drum holds up to 390 ibs of weight

Rounded edges prevent harm to turf Adjustabfe scraper au-

tomatically cleans drum.

SPREADERS/SEEDERS *make seeding, fertilizing and

weed kilting easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for

granular deicers and sand.

CORING AERATOR -takes smalt piugs out of soil to allow

moisture and nutrients to reach grass roots 36-inch swath

24 hardened steal coring tips 150 Ibs capacity weight tray

AERATOR - promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn

Tapered 2,5" steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discS

puncture holes in soi{ at close intervals to let moisture soak in

Steel weight tray for increased penetration

MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER - loosens soil and flips thatch

and matted leaves to lawn surface to easy pick up Twenty

spring tine teeth. Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding

Available for rear mounting,

SPRAYERS - use t2:vott DC electric motor that connects to

the tractor battery or other 12-veil source Includes booms for

automatic spraying when pulling and hand held wand for spot

spraying Wand has adjustable spray pattern For applying

herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and liquid tertilizers

48" SNOW BLADE -has a rugged, heavy gauge steel blade

Spring ioaded blade glides over uneven sudaces Can be ad-

justed from seat for straight position, or 35 degrees left or

right Locks in raised position for traveling Whee_ weights and

tire chains are recommended

SINGLE*STAGE SNOW THROWER - has a 42-inch swath

and is capable of throwing snow accurately in a driver

controlled arc Wheel weights and tire chains are recom-

mended,

TIRE CHAINS - are heavy duty: closely spaced extra-large

cross links give smooth ride, outstanding traction

WHEEL WEIGHTS - for rear wheels provide needed tract=on

for snow removal or dozing heavy materials

TILLER has 5 hp engine and 36 '_swath to prepare seed beds.

cultivate and compost garden residue,, Tiller has its own built-

in llft and depth control system and does NOT require a

sleeve hitch. Fits any lawn, yard. or garden tractor Simply

hook up to the tractor drawbar and go!

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Steering Wheel Assembly Parts

2 - Carriage Botts 5116-18 x,75

2 - Lockwashers

J2- Wingnuts

t - Spring Pin

1- Spare Key

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ASSEMBL Y

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

Asocket wrench witl make assembly easier Standard wrench

sizes are listed,,

(1) Pliers

(1) Utility knife

(1) Screwdriver (Small Phillips with a 1/4 inch shank)

(1) Hammer

(1) Tire pressure gauge

(2) 7/16 inch wrenches

(2) I/2 inch wrench

(I) Tape measure

When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it

means when you are in fhe operating position (seated behind

the steering wheel),

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Open top flaps Remove cardboard from top of wood

crate

e Remove top frame from carton,

•Carefully remove contents of parts box (see CONTENTS

OF HARDWARE PACK on page 7).

• Cut down all four corners with a utility knife and carefu!ly lay

down side panels.

eDiscard cardboard from alongside tractor.

eRemove cardboard from discharge chute

eRemove plastic wrap from seat and hood.

TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

(See Fig. 1)

•Position front wheels straight lorward,

•P_ace spacer on steering shaft,,

ePlace steering wheel on steering shaft Push

steering wheel down firmly,

•Afign cross holes in steering wheel with holes in

steering shaft, NOTE: Use a stoat] PhilJips screw-

driver with a 1/4 inch shaft to align the holes. Keep

screwdriver in place as you drive the spring pin in,

•From the left side, drive spring pin (found in parts bag)

through oppos_e side with ahammer,

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

(See Fig. 2 & 2A)

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE STAPLES IN

SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES OF TRACTOR BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO ROLL OFF SKID.

eCarefully cut wire ties (front and back) holding tractor to

skid.

•Pull free wheel control lever out,

• Release parking brake by depressing brake-clutch

pedal

STEERING,

WHEEL

SPRING P_N SPACER

STEERING

CLUTCH

LEVER

SHIFT CONTROL

LEVER

FIG., 1

BRAKE.CLUTCH PEDAL

VIEW FROM RIGHT SiDE OF TRACTOR

FIG. 2

FREE

WHEEL

CONTROL

LEVER

VIEW FROM REAR OF TRACTOR

FIG, 2A

•Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position.

eCarefully roll tractor backwards off wood skid

(ASSISTANCE MAY BE REQUIRED.)

IMPORTANT: DO NOT LIFT TRACTOR BY HOOD OR

FENDER,

IMPORTANT: To drive tractor free whee_ control tever MUST

be pushed in This control and it's instruclional decal are

located at the rear of the tractor on the drawbar

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CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield°

Wash hands or clothing immediately if

accidentally in contact with battery acid.

Do not smoke. Fumes from charged battery

acid are explosive.

Follow the CAUTIONSlocatedonthe battery.

Always wear gloves, clothing and goggles to

protect your hands, skin and eyes_

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

PREPARE BA'I-rERY

iMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the

battery, check the b.artery date code The battery date code tells

ifthe battery must be charged,

@Check the battery date coda on top of the battery,,

OIf the battery is put into use before this date, the battery

cables can be attached without charging the battery. See

TO ATTACH BATTERY CABLES

OIfthe battery is put into use after this date, the battery m_Jst

be charged. To charge see TO CHARGE BATTERY.

[_ Always connect positive (red) cable first. Con-

necting negative cable first can result in sparks

if the wrench touches any metal surface.

TO A3-rACH BATTERY CABLES

OLift seat,,

•Remove the protective caps from the battery terminals

•Atlach positive (+) red battery cable (D) to positive (+)

terminal (C) on battery with a 1/4 X 3/4 inch head screw

and a 1/4 inch keps nut.,T_ghten nut securety

e Place battery boot (B) over positive (+) battery terminal

(sea Fig, 3 inset),

eAttach negative (-) black battery cable (A) to negative (-)

terminal (<3) on battery with a 1/4 X 3/4 inch hex head

screw and a 1/4 inch keps nut, Tighten nut securely

o Proceed to CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

When you charge the battery, do not smoke, i

_t aep the battery away from any sparks,, The i

fumes from the battery acid can cause an

explosion.

TO CHARGE THE BATTERY

•Lift seat,

Alwaysdisconnect negative (black)cablefirst.

Removing positive cable first can result in

sparks tf the wrench touches any metal sur-

face.

114 X 3/4 iNCH HEX HEAD SCREW

t/4 X3/4 tNCH HEX

HEAD SCREW

iCUT-AWAYVIEWFROMRIGHT-HANDSIDEOFTRACTOR

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ASSEMBLY

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® Remove the protective caps from the battery terminals,

• Disconnect negative (-) black battery cable (A) with a

7/16" wrench.

•Slide battery boot (B) away from positive (+) battery ter-

minal (C) and disconnect positive (+) red battery cable

(D) with a7/16" wrench.

•Unhook rubber hold-down strap (F),

•Lift battery out of tractor,

• Place battery on level surface°

eUse a12 volt battery chargerto chargethe battery. Charge

at a rate of 6 amperes for one hour. If you do not have a

battery charger, have an authorized service center charge

the battery. Complete assembly section of this manual

while waiting for battery to charge,,

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

For shipping purposes, the tires on your tractor were over-in-

flated at the factory° Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

• Remove hub caps by placing two fingers in hole in each

cap and pulling them from the wheels.

eUse tire pressure gauge to check amount of air in tires

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" on page 4 of this manual,

e Replace hub caps. Position on wheels and p_]sh firmly,

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

eSee figures shown for replacing motion and mower blade

drive belts in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

section of this manual. Verify belts are routed correctly.

TO LEVEL MOWER DECK

For best cutting results the mower deck has been leveled at the

factory and should not require any adjustment, 1tin the event the

deck should need to be adjusted see TO LEVEL MOWER DECK

in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual,

TO ADJUST MOWER DECK WHEELS

(See Fig. 4)

Mower deck wheels may be adjusted to one of four positions.

Always adjust both wheels to same position, NOTE: Do Not

adjust wheels to support mower deck while mowing or

uneven cutting will result,

•Park tractor on afirm, level surface, such as a driveway

or garage floor.

eSet cutting height adjustment to lowest anticipated

cutting height. Deck wheels should be 1/4" off ground, if

not, adjust as follows:

•Remove axle bolt and nut holding each wheel to

wheel mounting bracket with two 9/16" wrenches,

®Change wheel height adjustment by relocating each

wheel into desired hole of wheel mounting bracket.

•Reinstall bolt and nFJton each side and secL_re nuts

tightly,

WHEEL

AXLE BOLT

NUT

WHEEL MOUNTING

BRACKET

RtGHT S;'DE WHEEL SHOWN

FIG. 4

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

• After you learn how to operate your tractor, check opera-

tion of tractor brake (see BRAKE OPERATION in

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this

manual),,

MULCHING PLUG

Your tractorhas a mufching plug kit.rYour tractor also ha sunique

3 in 1 blades which are designed to slde discharge, mufch and

mow without changing blades,

• To instaitthe mulching plug kit see TO INSTALL .MULCH-

ING PLUG INSTRUCTIONS in the CUSI_OMER

RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual

•For additional information on the muSching plug see

MULCHING MOWING HINTS inthe OPERATION section

of this manual

IMPORTANT: If your grass needs to be cut more than 1 inch

side discharge mowing is recommended

m ,==

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j_ Always connect positive (red) cable first. Con-

nectlng negative cable first can result insparks

If the wrench touches any metal surface,

REINSTALL CHARGED BATTERY

(See Fig. 5)

•Raise seat and place battery back in tractor

with positive (+) terminal (C) toward right side of tractor

NOTE: Be sure ignition key is in OFF position°

e Re-hook rubber hold-down strap (F)

e Attach positive (+) red battery cable (D) to positive {+)

terminal (C) on battery with a I/4 X 3/4 inch head screw

and a 1/4 inch keps nut Tighten nut securely

ePlace battery boot (B) over positive (+_ battery terminal

eAttach negative (-) black battery cable (A) to negative (-)

terminal (G) on battery with a 1/4 X 3/4 inch hex head

screw and a 1/4 inch keps nut Tighten nut securely

114 X 3/4 INCH HEX HEAD SCREW

1/4 X 314 INCH HEX

HEAD SCREW

CUT-AWAY VIEW FROM RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF TRACTOR

FIG. 5

_" CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOLIR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

=z All assembly instructions have been compieted

,# No remaining loose parts in carton_

4" Batter:/is properly prepared

./ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely

4" AI( tires are property inflated (For shipping purposes, the

tires were over-inflated at the factory)

,# Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/fronr-

to-rear for best cutting results (Tires must be properly in-

flated for {eveting)

,/ Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed

proper(y around pulleys and inside all belt guides

.f Check wiring See that all connections are secure and

wires are properly clamped

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR.

PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING

IMPOR TAN T ITEMS:

,i'.f Engine oil is at proper level

•/,/" Fuet tank is filled with trash, clean regular Unleaded

gasoline

,/'v" Become familiar with all controls-their location and

lunelion Operate controls before starting eng,ne

v',/ Be sure brake system is Jn sate operating condition

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

TRACTOR

Compare illustrations (see Fig. 6) with your tractor to familiarize yourself with locations of various controls and adiustments Save

this manual for future reference°

CHECK STARTING

SEQUENCE

CHOKE INDICATOR

cONTROL

THROTTLE ATTACHMENT

CONTROL LEVER

LEVER

AMMETER

CUTTING HEIGHT NITION

ADJt_,TMENT PEDAL SW_TCH

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

BRAKE-CLUTCH

PARK}NG BRAKE

LATCH

MEMORY ROD

SHIFT CONTROL LEVE

CHOKE ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW LIGHTS LIGHTS PARKING MOWER MOWER

OFF START RUN ON OFF BRAKE BLADES BLADES

DISENGAGED ENGAGED

FIGo 6

SEARS LAWN TRACTORS conform to the safety standards of THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS iNSTITUTE

Ignition Switch - Used to start and stop engine,

Choke Conlrol -Used to start a cold engine

Throttle Control Lever - Controls speed of engine

Headlight Switch - Turns headlights on or off

Ammeter - Shows battery is being charged when engine is

running

Check Starting Sequence Indicator - Indicator lights if

wrong starting procedure was used

Brake-Clutch Pedal - Used to crutch and brake

tractor and start engine,

Shift Control Lever - Used to select ground speed ranges

and direction of motion (forward_neutraf-reverse)

Parking Brake Latch -Used to lock brake-clutch pedal down

in park position,

Cutting Height Adjustment Pedal -Used to change height

of cut.

Memory Rod - Used with Cutting Height Adjustment Pedal to

select cutting height

Attachment Clutch Lever - Used to engage or disengage

power to mower deck blades

Free Wheel Control Lever - Used to afiow the tractor to be

pushed or towed (See Fig 8 for location)

•!

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result ir

severe eye damager Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performin G

any adjustments or repairs.

We recommend standard safety glasses, available at SEARS Retail or Catalog Stores, or a wide visior

sa!ety mask for over your glasses.

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IF '=uT

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PEDAL

t_ 110 CHANGE cUT HEIGHT

1, FULLYDEPRESSCUTHEIGHT

PEDAL

DF.5/REDHEIGHT

H 2, POS_]eNMI_RYRODTO

T 3, RELE,t_E OUT HEIG_

PEDAL

TO TRANSPORT

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PEDAL

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2. RJLLY DEPRESSDRAKE/CLUTCHPEDAL

3. _g'RFTTO NEUTRAL

4, BETTHROTTLE TO FULL

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AEOUND

NEVER CJLRRYC_LDREN OR_AssENGEES

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• GO UPANO DOWNSLOPES,NOT ACR(_S

OPERATING INSTRUClrlONS

(READOWNERSMANUAL)

TO STOP:

I. FULLY DF.PRE,SS BRAKE/CLDTCH PEDAL

2, DISFJ,IGAGEA'rTACHMENT CLUTCH

3, SHIFTTO NEUTRAL

4ENGAGE PARKING _RAKE

5TURN IGNmON TO (}FF

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Depress brake-clutch pedal fully (al! the way down) and

hold,

Push parking brake latch forward and engage notch in

parking brake latch against main frame.

PARKING

BRAKE

LATCI(=4=.

((_) CLUTCH

PEDAL

ALWAYS SET PARt.rJNG BRAKE

BEFORE LEAVING OR ENGINE W_LL

STOP

TO BET PAI_ING BRAKE:

1. FULLYDEPRESSE_RAKE/GLUTCH

PEDAL

Z, PUSHLEVER FOWARDAND HOLD

3, RELEASEBRAKE/CLUTCHPEDAL

TO _pARiNG

BRAKE:

1. FULLYDEPRE.SSBRAKE/CLUTCH

PEDALLEVERWILL RELEASE

, ,,,,,, ,,,, ,,,,,

TO ,¢d_3UST _.OUIFID SPEED

1, WITH SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL

RELEASE SRAKE/OLUTCH PEDAL

SLOWLY

Z MOVE SH_Ft" LEVER TO FORWARD

OR REVERSE SPEED RANGE

3. MOVE SHIFT LEVER TO ADJUBT

GROUND SPEED J

eNever use choke to stop engine

NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit is standi

idle with engine running, hot engine gases may cause "bro_

ing"of grass. Te eliminate this possibility, always stop eng

when stopping tractor on grass areas

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

•To release parking brake, apply pressure to brake-ciutch

pedal and spring wiU automaticafly release parking brake

[atcho

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

•Pullthe clutch lever rearward to the DISENGAGED

position.

•FAST throttle position is necessary for best bagging

mewing performance

® Operating engine at other than FAST position redu(

battery charging rate and the engine cooting air flow

eChoke is necessary whenever you are starting a c

engine. Do not use to start awarm engine_

• To engage CHOKE, move throttle contro lever past det

position (arrow pointsto lhis position) Move throttle con

lever out of CHOKE position as engine warms

TO MOVE BACKWARD AND FORWAF

The direction of motion (torward. reverse) and ground sp_

ranges are controlled by shift control lever

CAUTION: Blades wilt not step imme-

diately. Keep hands and feet from under

mower deckand away from discharge chute.,

TRACTOR -

• Depress brake-clutch pedal lully (all the way down).

• Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position

• Set parking brake before leaving tractor

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to SLOW position..

Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always

remove key when leaving vehicle to prevent unauthorized

use

• Start tractor with brake-clutch peda_ depressed and

control lever in NEUTRAL position

•Slowfy release brake-clutch peda! to start movement

•Move shift control lever to reverse or forward speed ran

NOTE: Always come to a fu!l stop before changing direct

of motion

NOTE: To drive tractor free wheel control lever MUST

pushed in. This controf and it'sinstruc_iona_deca_are locate

the rear of the tractor on the drawbar (See fig 8)

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TO SELECT MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 7)

The cutting height is selected by placing the memory

rod in the desired height position The cutting height range is

approximateIy 2 to 4 inches,

•Press cutting height adjustment pedal afl the way down

until it latches.

•Move memory rod to desired cutting height Lowest cutting

height is toward front of tractor and highest is toward rear

of tractor. The Iatched pedal position is the highest cutting

position_

ePress pedal latch to release pedal, mower deck witl lower

to the desired cutting height

•The memory positions (1 thru 5) change height of cut

approximately 3/8 inch each. Total available cutting height

adjustments exceeds 2 inches..

•The average lawn should be cut approximately 2-1/2"

dur{ng cool season and over 3" during hot months. For

healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

eFor best cutting performance, grass over 6" in height

should be mowed twiCer Make the first cut at the highest

position; the second to desired height.

If cutting blades do not cut evenly, go to "TO ADJUST

MOWER DECK HEIGHT" and "TO LEVEL MOWER DECK"

instructions°

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch Anyattempt by the operator to leave the seat with en-

gine running and brake.clutch pedal not fully depressed with

parking brake latch locked, and/or attachment clutch lever en-

gaged, will shut off engine_

•Select desired height of cut with cutting height adjustment

pedal.

e TO STARTMOWER - Slowly move attachment clutch lever

to ENGAGED position.

• TO STOP MOWER -Move attachment crutch lever to

DISENGAGED position.

_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without

either discharge chute deflector, or entire grass

catcher, on mowers so equipped, in place,

.............. "TOOPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: On siopes, be very cautious

and avoid sharp turns to prevent tipping

or loss of control NEVER carry passen-

gers.

•Choose slowest speed before starting up or down hilts

e Avoid stopping, starting or changing speed on hills

eIf slowing is necessary, move shift control lever to slower

position

PEDALLATCH

CUTTING HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT PEDAL

MEMORY

=k1-5(TOP'TO BOTTOM)

VIEW OF LEFT SIDE OF TRACTOR

FIG. 7

•If stopping is necessary, push brake-clutch peda_ fully (all

way down) and engage parking brake

•Move shift controJ tever to NEUTRAL position.

eTo restart movement, release parking brake and move shift

centre{ lever to slow forward speed Be sure you have

el(owed enough room for unit to rot{ slightly as you restart

movement.

eMake all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT TRACTOR

(See Fig, 8)

eFully depress cutting height adjustment pedal into highest

position,

eWhen pushing ortowing your unit, be sure shift control lever

is in NEUTRAL position.

ePull free wheel control lever out and slide sideways to lock

the lever in position to push the tractor

• Slowty release parking brake and brake-clutch pedal

e Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH

NOTE: To drive tractor free wheel control tever MUST be

pushed in.. This control and it's instructional decat are located at

the rear of the tractor on the drawbar.

FREE

WHEEL

LEVER

VIEW FROM REAR OF TRACTOR

FIG. 8

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Read OPERATION and CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

sections of this manual before trying to start the engine.

e Check to make sure engine crankcase is full of oil. Never

run engine unless crankcase is full of oil and dipstick is

tightened securely into oil tube.

•To charige engine oil, see ENGINE LUBRICATION in

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this

manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill tank (see Fig. 9) Use fresh, clean, regular Unleaded

gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoiine will increase carbon and

lead oxide deposits and reduce valve _ife).

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BE-

LOW 32 ° F (0 ° C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fueJs

(coiled gasohol or using methanol) can attract moisture which

leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied

before storage of 30 days or Ionger Drain fuel tank, start engine

and let itrun until fuel tines and carburetor are empty_ Use fresh

rue} next season_ See Storage Instructions for additiona_ infor-

mation. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products inthe

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur

FUEL CAP

FIG, 9

FUEL TANK

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler

neck. Do not over fill. Wipe off any spilled

otl or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gaso-

line near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting engine for first time or if engine has run out t

fuel, it witl take extra cranking time to move fuel from tank I

engine.

Your tractor has two lockout switches that connect solenoid t

brake-clutch pedal and attachment clutch lever. When star

ing engine, brake-clutch pedal must be fully depressed ar

attachment clutch lever must be in DISENGAGED position

engage lockout switches. The Check Starting Sequence in(:

cator will light unless these conditions are met

Your tracto_'is equipped with an operator presence sensir

switch.. The engine wifl stop if operator is not firmty seated

operator's seat when attachment clutch lever is engage

Leaning forward or to one side on the seat may cause tt"

engine to stop.

In addition, your tractor has a traction clutch switch. If oper

tot must temporarily leave tractor seat to remove an obstru

tion, adjust engine, etc., the engine wiff stop unless the brak

clutch pedal is fully depressed and parking brake latch locke

•Depress brake-clutch pedal and set parking brake

e Ptace the shift control lever in NEUTRAL position

eMove attachment clutch Iever to DISENGAGED positio

eTo start a cold engine move throttle controt past det_

position for CHOKE position For warm engine start, do r_

use CHOKE position

o To start a warm engine move throttle control to m)dw

between FAST and SLOW positions_

eTurn ignitionkey clockwise to STAR]" position and relea

key as soon as engine starts Do not run star1

continuously for more than 15 seconds per minute

engine does not start after several attempts, move throt

to FAST posi!ion, Wait a few minutes and try again

ALL-WHEEL STEERING FEATURE

Because both front and rear whee/s turn, _,_nall-wheel ste,

ing tractor }s very maneuverable if the tractor becom

wedged against a wall, fence or other obstru.,_iion, do the f

lowing:

eMove shift control lever to No 1 position

eTurn steering wheel _lightly away from obstructi(

NOTE: If you turn steering wheel sharpty, rear wheels

turn in opposite direction of front wheels (turning ir

obstruction you are trying to move away from)

• Move shift control lever to reverse position to back out

dead ends Be sure tractor is completely stopped bef_.

shifting into reverse

CAUTION: Look down and behind before am

while backing_

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MOWING TIPS

• Do not use tire chains when mower housing is attached to

unff,,

eRun the engine at FAST speed position,

•Control forward ground speed with shift controt lever in

accordance with type and quantity of grass being

mowed° The more grass to be cut, a slower forward

ground speed should be used. When cutting light grass,

forward ground speed can be increased, By observing

cutting action of your mower, you can determine the

forward ground speed,

•Your mower may tend to leave unmowed strips when long

and tender grass is being mowed, Tender grass has a high

internal moisture content and is easily depressed by lawn

tractor wheels, and may not always spring back in time to

be cULTo overcome this condition, we advise mowing lawn

in acounterclockwise direction, overtopping previous cut,

which allows lifting action of rotating blades to lift grass into

cutting path.

• When mowing targe areas, start in a clockwise direction so

clippings will discharged away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in coun-

terclockwise direction until finished (see Fig 10)

o Be sure your mower is adjusted prope'dy, front-to-rear and

side*to-side, (sea To Level Mower Deck in Service

and Adjustments section).

e Only cut grass that is dry

o Mow grass often° Short grass clippings will decay last,

o Keep blades sharp, Sharp blades wilf cut better

e Your tractor is very maneuverabfe and can be reversed to

back out of dead ends.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

To mulch grass with a mulching mower, you will need to do

several things differently than with a conventional mower

You must change your mowing habits in order to maximize

effectiveness of your mulching mower. This could mean slowing

down the pace that you currently use to mow your lawn to allow

the mulcher extra time to cut and recut the clippings into a fine

mulch° The volume of grass that is under the deck of a mulcher

is greater at any time than it is with aconventional lawn mower.

WHEN MULCHING LAWN FOR THE FIRST TIME-

Sol cutting height at highest setting and mow in one

direction.

Upon completion of firstmowing, lower the cutting height to

middle setting and mow a second time at 90" to first

cut or in a criss-cross pattern, You can also recut in

same direction by overlapping the center of the mower over

the wheel tracks of the first cut.

CAUTION: Look down and behind before

and while backing. Disengage mower

blades before back!ng up.

FIG. 10

RETRAINING LAWN TO BE CUT WITH MULCHING MOWER-

e Mowyour lawn frequently

eFor a mulching mower to perform best, we recommend tha!

you remove about 1"to 1-1/2" of grass with each cut If your

grass is very thick or lush, you may want to remove as little

as !/2" on final cut to produce the best possible resull: This

could mean that you must mow your lawn every 3-5 days

under certain growing conditions,,

• If the height of the grass should get out of control, we

recommend that you follow instructions for first time mulch-

ing to bring fawn back to a manageable height. The opti_

mum g ross height is dependent o ngrass type and immediate

local growing conditions, Consult your local agricultural

extension office for this information

•Keep your engine running at full speed (throttle at fast) If

you slow down the engine running speed you will slow btade

speed as well, which will impair the ability of the mower to

cut grass properly.,

•After mowing your lawn, check under the mower deck to be

sure it is clean and free of grass bLiildup Do not allow the

grass to build up because itwill impair ability of mower to cut

properly.

•Keep the blade sharp, it needs to be kept sharp and free

from nicks to keep from damaging the grass lips while

cutting grass quickly and efficiently

•Keep your lawn watered, fertilized frequently, and free of

debris

•Mulching mower will not perform properly in wet grass Cut

only when it is dry

NOTE: To converl from mulching to conventionaf _awnmowing

see TO REMOVE MULCHING PLUG in CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES seclion of this manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty o n this tractor does not cover items that have been

subjected to operator abuse or negiigence. To receive full value

from warranty, operator must maintain lawn tractor as instructed

in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly

maintain your unit.

All adjustments in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section

of this manual shoutd be checked at least or_ce each season.

oOnce a year you should replace spark plug, clean or

reptace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A

new spark plug and clean air fifter assure proper air-fuel

mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

eCheck engine oil level.

• Check brake operation

• Checktire pressure_

e Check for loose fasteners.

CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES

SCHEDULE

FILL IN SERVICE DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

........ 4

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

TI Check for Loose Fasteners

Rt S____en or Replace Mower Blades

AJ Lubrication Chart

CICheck BattePL

O I C(ean Battery and Terminals

R I Check Transmission Coolinq

! _ Blade Belt(s) Tension

1 Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

i Check Encline Oil Level

Change Engine Oil

EClean Air Filter

N ! Clean Air Screen

G I Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrestor

I I Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)

E Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

BEFORE EACH USE

AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS

EVERY 8 HOURS

EVERY 25 HOURS

EVERY 50 HOURS

EVERY 100 HOURS

BEGINNING EACH SEASON

BEFORE STORAGE

(1) Change more o_len when operal_ng under a heavy toad or in high ambient temperalures

(2) Service more olten when operating in d_rty or dusty conditions

SERVICE DATES

(3) - Replace blades mote ellen when mowing Jnsandy soil

"I"7

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

LUBRICATION CHART

Orientation view only. Do Not stand on end.

WHEEL

BEARINGS

QFRONT AXLE

PIVOT POINTS

WHEEL

BEARINGS

_QEND OF

DRAG LINK

SECTOR GEAR

) AND BOTTOM OF

STEERING SHAFT

END OF

DRAG LiNK

OUNIVERSAL

JOINT

(SAME ON

BOTH SIDES)

VIEW FROM LEFT SiDE OF TRACTOR

MOWER DECK HITCH

STEERING

PIVOT POINTS

(SAME ON

BOTH SIDES) RIGHT SiDE

MOWER DECK

WHEEL

OSTEERING GEAR

(_MOWER DECK

WHEEL

QSAE30 OR10W30MOTOR OIL API_SG

QGENERALPURPOSE GREASE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any

maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable disc brake To check

brake operation do the following:

• Stop tractor on alevel surface and place shift control lever

in NEUTRAL position°

•Depress brake-clutch pedal enough to latch parking brake

In 2nd notch,,

Try to push tractor. If you ere unable to push tractor, brake

is too tight and should be loosened (see TO ADJUST

TRACTOR BRAKE in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

section of this manual,

e Depress brake-clutch pedal enough to latch parking brake

[n 4th notch.

Tryto push tractor, if you are able to push tractor, brake is

too loose and should be tightened (see TO ADJUST

TRACTOR BRAKE in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

sectionof this manual.

During tractor operation, check for stopping distance. If tractor

requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed

in highest gear, the brake must be adjusted (see to ADJUST

TRACTOR BRAKE in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section

of this manual),

TIRES

e Maintain proper air pressure in all tires,, (See "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" on page 4 of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect contro{ chemicals

which can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other

hazards that may cause tire damage.

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY

SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS

e Fullydepress brake-clutch pedal and set

parking brake,

Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL

position.

Place attachment clutch lever In DISEN-

GAGED position.

Turn Ignition key OFF and remove key.

Make sure the blades and all moving

parts have completely stopped.

• DO NOT handle blades with bare hands.

Wear gloves or wrap blade with news-

paper or other material while removing

or Installing blade.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp The blades

can be sharpened with a fi{e or on a grinding

wheel, We suggest they be sharpened or replaced after every

25 hours or mewing Check blades more often if mowing in

sandy conditions

BLADE

MOUNTING

SCREWS

BENTTIP

EDGE

SHARP EDGE

Fig° 11

BENT TIP EDGE

BLADE

SHARP E

SPRING

WASHERS

GRADE5 Q

BOLTSHOWN ,MOUNTING

SCREW

Fig. 12

eDo not attempt to sharpen btades whilethey are on mower

•Replace bent or damaged blades

BLADE REMOVAL (See Figs. 11 and 12)

•Remove mowerdeck (seeTO REMOVE MOWER DEC!

in this section).

eRemove blade mounting hardware securing blade

•Install new blade with bent tip edges up Blade will not CL

_fbent tip edges are not up toward top of mower deck

•Secure blade to mower deck with mounting hardwar

removed earlier., Be sure all parts are re-assembled i

proper order as shown.

e Tighten blade mounting bo{ts securely We recommen

using a 10inch wrench or torque wrench, ff a torque wrenc

is used, torque bolts to between 30 -35 {t lbs)

IMPORTANT: Blade mounting botts are Grade 5 heat treated a

shown {n Fig t2 inset

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13)

Care should be taken to keep blade balanced_ An unbalanced

blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to

mower and engine.

• Blade can be sharpened w_tha _e or on agrinding wheel.

Do not attempt to sharpen while on mower,

• Place center hole of blade over head of the nail or end of

a screwdriver clamped horizontally in a vice. If blade is

balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either

end of the blade moves downward, sharpen heavy end until

the blade is balanced,

TO INSTALL MULCHING KIT

(See FIG. 14)

Your tractor has a mulching kit_ To install mulching kit proceed:

• Position mulching plug on bottom of skid bar and inside

mower deck

eInstall two 5/t 6-I 8 x .75 inch carriage bolts, two 5/16 lock

washers and two 5/16-18 wing nuts Tighten securely

IMPORTANT: Head of carriage bolt must be to underneath side

of mulching plug

eTo convert from mulching to regular iawnmowing, reverse

the above steps,

NOTE: If you are not going use your mulching plug store

mulching plug and hardware in a safe place for future use.

BATTERY (See Fig. 15)

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for

normal use. However, periodic charging of battery with an

automotive charger will extend its life.

eKeep battery and terminals clean

•Keep battery bolts tight

•Recharge at 6amps for _thour,

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS -

Corrosion and dirt on battery and terminals can cause slow

battery power drain_

eRemove terminal guard (if so equipped),

eDisconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery

cable and remove battery from tractor (see To Remove

Battery in Assembly section of this manual),,

•Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking

soda to one gallon of water, Be careful not to get soda

solution into cells, *"

•Rinse battery with plain water and dry.

•Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until

bright.

•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jeIIy.

•Reinstall battery (see TO INSTALL BATTERY in

ASSEMBLY section of this manua!)

BLADE

CEN'rER HOLE

Fig°13

MULCHING PLUG

SKID BAR

Fig,,! 4

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 10o hours and

replace ifrequired, The mower blade drive belt and tractor drive

belts can be adjusted to provide longer belt Iife (see TO ADJUST

BLADE DRIVE BELT or TO ADJUST TRACTOR DRIVE BELT

in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual)

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can

restrict cooling,,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Read ENGINE instructions in this section and OPERATION

section of this manual before trying to start engine,

NOTE: Be sure oll has been added to engine crankcase

before trying to start engine.

OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

Only use high quality detergent oii rated with API service

classification SG. Select the oii's SAE viscositygrade according

to your expected operating temperature:

RECOMMENDED VISCOSITY GRADES

SAE30 j

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc)

improve starting in cold weather, these multiMscosity oils wiif

resuit in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F,

Check your engine oil levet more frequently to avoid possib{e

engine damage from running low on oil,

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs, 15 & 16)

Raise and lower hood slowfy to avoid personal injury or

damage to tractor.

• Be sure tractor is parked on a leveI surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm,

• Clean area around oil fill drain and cap before removing

dipstick_

Catch oil in a suitable container.

eRemove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt

to enter the engine when chang}ng oil.

• Turn oil drain valve counterclockwise and pu{{ to drain oil

NOTE: The user has the option of connecting a vinyl hose

to port end of valve in order to drain used oil ino container

for disposal,

e After oil has drained completely, close oil drain valve. To

close oil drain valve push and turn clockwise,

• Refilf engine crankcase with o(I through oii fill tube Pour

slowly. Do not over fill For approximate capacity see

PRODUCT SPECIFICATtONS on page 4 of this manual,

• UsegaugeonoitfillcapldipstickforcheckingleveL Besure

oil fit[ cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep

oil at FULL line on dipstick,

COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 15)

Frequently remove grass clippings, dirt and doris form cooling

fins, air intake screen, levers and Iinkage This will help

ensure adequate cooting and correct engine speed.

TO CHANGE OIL FILTER (See Figs. 17)

e Turn oil rifler counterclockwise, with an oil filter wrench, to

remove

AIR INTAK _; SCREEN OIL FILL CAW

DIPSTICK

Fig. 15

OIL DRAIN VALVE

OIL FILTER

Ftgo16

Fig.. 17

Apply a film of clean engine oi! on seal of new filter

Install new filter. Turn fitter until seal contacts mounting

surface Then turn filter 3/4 turn more

€,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

't_t

AIR CLEANER (See FIG. 18)

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by

using a dirty air lifter. Clean foam filter after every 25 hours ot

operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100

hours or every season, whichever occurs first Service air

cleaner more olten under dusty conditions

TO SERVICE FOAM FILTER -

•Remove wing nuts and air cleaner cover.

eSlide foam filter off paper cartridge,

• Wash in water and detergent solution and squeeze (DO

NOT twist) until all dirt is removed

®Squeeze foam filter dry in a clean cloth until completely

dry_

e Saturate foam in engine oil Wrap in clean, absorbent

cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

•Slide foam filter over cartridge.

• Replace air cteaner cover and wing nuts

TO SERV(CE PAPER CARTRIDGE -

•Remove wing nuts and air cleaner cover

eSlide foam filter off paper cartridge.

REPLACE PAPER CARTRIDGE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO

CLEAN OR OiL FILTER. REPLACEMENT FILTERS ARE

AVAILABLE AT THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER.

• Remove nuts and paper filter, Discard nuts and paper

filte_'_

eClean inside air cleaner cover and body

e|nsta!l new paper cartridge and nuts.

• S1ide cleaned foam fitter over paper cartridge.

•Replace air cleaner cover and wing nuts

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if so

equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and;or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes

first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS on page 4 of this manuat,

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19)

Fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter

becomes c_gged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replace-

ment is required. Make sure new filter is installed with the IN

marking toward the tank and the OUT marking toward the en-

gine. Check fuel system components frequently and replace

any parts showing wear or cracks

•With engine coo_, remove filter and ptug fuel line sections.

Place new fuel filter in position infuel line with arrow pointing

towards carburetor.

Be sure there are no fue! line Teaksand clamps are properly

positioned,

Immediatety wipe up any spitled gasoline

WiNG NUTS

COVER

FOAM

FALTER

PAPER

CARTRf£}G£' _.,.,,.,,._

_- NUTS

BODY

Fig. 18

FUEL FILTER

CLAMP

Fig.. 19

CLEANING

• Clean engine, battery, seat, transaxle, finish, etc of alf

foreign matter..

eKeep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil

etc

e Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your

tractor unless eiectrica! system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can

shorten engine Life

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS

• Depress brake-clutch pedal and set parking brake,

Place shift control lever tn NEUTRAL position.

Place attachment clutch lever In DISENGAGED position.

• Turn Ignition key OFF and remove key.

• Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped,

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER DECK

Remove mower deck from right side of tractor_

ePlace cutting height adjustment pedal {n lowest cutting

position by moving memory rod to position 1 and pressing

pedal latch to release cutting height adjustment pedal.,

•Turn front wheels all the way to the Ieft to allow mower deck

hitch to slide past right front wheel,,

e Remove hairpin cotter from mower deck hitch and

remove deck hitch rod from top holes of the front mounting

bracket (see Fig° 20).

eLower deck hitch.

eRemove hairpin cotter and Flatwasher from hanger pin of

right rear lift.arm and slide off right mower deck lift bracket

(see Fig,, 21 ),

e Remove hairpin cotter and Ftatwasher from hanger pin of

]eft rear lift arm and slide off left mower deck lift bracket (see

Fig, 21).

ePull Rowerengine pulley belt guides away from pulley (see

Fig, 22).

• Move mower deck forward and remove mower deck drive

belt from lower engine pulley, Reposition belt guides,

• Disconnect mower deck engagement cable trom mower

clutch cable spring (see Fig, 23).

• Place cutting height adjustment pedal in highest cutting

position.

ePull mower deck out from under right side of tractor

TO INSTALL MOWER DECK

Place cutting height adjustment in highest position by

pressing cutting height adjustment pedal all the way down

until it latches It cutting height is not in highest position, the

deck brackets will hit the fift arms while sliding the deck

under the tractor,

e Place mower deck on right side of tractor with

chute deflector away from tractor

• Turn front wheels of tractor to maximum left turn

Lift deck hitch and slidedeck under tractor to a centered

position.

From left side of tractor, slide deck rearward Then connect

mower deck engagement cable to mower clutch cable

spring (see Fig,, 23). Be sure open side of spring end is

pointed down (see Fig 23 inset)

FRONT

MOUNTING

BRACKET

HAIRPIN

MOWER DECK

HITCH

ROD

vIEw FROMFRONTOFTRACTOR

FIG. 20

MOWER DECK HANGER

LIFT BRACKET PIN

(RIGHT SIDE)

FLA'TWASHER

HAIRPIN

COTTER _._

REAR LIFT ARM

(RIGHT SIDE

VIEWFROMRIGHTSIDEOFTRACTOR

FIG. 21

LOWER ENGINE

FULLEY BELT GUIDES

LOWER

ENGINE PULLE_

FIG., 22

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

• Slide deck toward front of tractor. Pull lower engine pulley

beff guides away from engine and slip mower deck drive

belt onto lower engine pulley, Reposition belt guides to

l/16" from pulley.

•Underneath the !ootrests of the tractor, remove hairpin

cotters and flatwashers from lelt and right hand hanger pins

and lay aside (see Fig_ 21),,

• Remove hitch rod and hairpin cotter from front mounting

bracket and lay aside (see Fig. 20).

•Align holes in the mower deck hitch wit h the lop set cf hotes

in the front mounting bracket and reinstall the hitch rod and

hairpin cotter.

e Place cutting height adjustment pedal in lowest position by

moving memory rod to position 1 and pressir_g pedal latch

to release cutting height adjustment pedal NOTE: Be sure

left and right lift arms are to the inside of left and right deck

lift brackets (see Fig. 21)

•Lift deck slightly and f/ex teft rear hanger pin inward to snap

hanger pin into left deck lift bracket slot. Secure hanger pin

in place with Flatwasher and hairpin cotter removed earlier.

eLift deck slightly and flex right rear hanger pin inward to

snap hanger pin into right deck lift bracket slot Secure

hanger pin in place with Ratwasher and hairpin cotter

removed eadier (see Fig 2t)

eCheck mower deck feveting and adjustment as required

See TO LEVEL MOWER DECK in this section of the

manual,

TO LEVEL MOWER DECK

Adjust mower deck while tractor is parked on tevel ground

or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inIlated (see

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 4 of this manual) Iftires

are over cr under inf!ated, you will not properly adjust your

mower deck.

The tractor main frame should be Ievel across front from left side

to right side, If main frame will not sit level, twc outside axle

mounting screws may be too tip hi. The outside mo unting screws

must be loose enough to alIow frontaxle to pivot, NOTE: Do Not

loosen center mounting screw.

•Check and adjust height of mower deck (see TO ADJUST

MOWER DECK HEIGHT in this section)

Place mower deck cutting height adiustment in No, 2 tot all

adjustments.

SIDE-TO_StDE ADJUSTMENT ( See Fig. 24)

• Measure height, from level surface, of left and right blade

tips at outside edge of mower deck,, II blades are equaI or

not more than t/8 inch difference, no side-to-side adjust-

ment is necessary.

•If adjustment is necessary, toosen right side eccentric

mounting screw and turn eccentric clockwise or ccunter-

clockwise as required to tevel mower deck, NOTE: When

groove on eccentric is pointing down, right side oI mower

deck is at its lowest position, When groove is pointing up,

right side ol mower deck is at its highest position.

•Hold eccentric with awrench whi_e tightening eccentric

mounting screws securely

OPEN SIDE

HOOK END

MOWER CLUTCH

CABLE SPRING

MOWER DECK

ENGAGEMENT CABLE MOWER DECK

BELT GUARD

IDLER PULLEY

DECK

DRIVE

BELT

HITCH

FIG. 23

Fig. 24

! .

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT-TO-REAR ADJUSTMENT ( See Fig. 25)

• Measure height, from level surface, of right side blade tips

at front and rearof mower deck, Ifdistances are equalor not

more than 1/8 inch lower in front, no adjustment is neces-

sary,

•If adjustment isnecessary, loosen fronteccentric mounting

screws and turn front adjustment eccentric clockwise or

counterclockwise as required. NOTE: When groove en

eccentric is pointed straight forward, front of mower deck is

at lowest point. Turn both eccentrics so grooves are

pointing same direction (up or down).

If more adjustment is necessary, front of mower deck may be

raised or lowered by relocating eccentric mounting screws in

higher or tower position on mower deck mounting bracket,

• Hold eccentric with a wrench while tightening eccentric

mounting screws securely.,

TO ADJUST MOWER DECK HEIGHT

(See Fig. 26)

Before making any mower deck height adjustments check air

pressure in all four tires. AITtires must be properly inflated for

mower deck hetght to be properly adjusted,, For recommended

air pressure, see "Product Specifications" on page 4,,

The main frame on the lawn tractor shoutd be leveI across the

front from left side to right side,,If main frame witf not sit lever, the

two outside axle mounting screws may be too tight. The two

outside mounting screws must be loose enough to allow front

axle to pivot. NOTE: Do Not loosen center mounting screw.

•Piece tractor en a level surface,

ePlace cutting height in lowest position (No. 1 see inset),

eMeasure height of mower deck from bottom edge of left

front corner to ground,. Height should be 1-3!4 inches, tf

adjustment is necessary, go to next step.

eLocate adjustment nut near left mower deck lift arm (see

Fig. 26),

•Loosen jam nut on adjustment rod

•Turn adjustment nut to obtain 1-3/4 inches. NOTE: Turn

adjustment nut clockwise to raise mower deck or counter-

clockwise to Iower mower deck.

<= Re-check measurement as outlined above, if more

adjustment is necessary, turn adjustment nut until

height of mower deck is 1-3t4 inches.

•Tighten jam nut up against ad}ustment nut,

•Check and adjust level of mower deck as outlined in

paragraph TO LEVEL MOWER DECK.

• ""'___ ECCENTRtC[

j'[--.IT_lJ MOUNTING )

i_ t\,,]l SCREW t

FRONTADJUSTMENT/_t_ _ }

ECCENTRIC _,____._ "_.,_====_

MOWER DECK MOUNTING MOWER DECK LEVELING

BRACKET ADJUSTMENT HOLES

FIG. 25

CUTTINGHEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

PEDAL

(cUTTING

HEIGHT

POSITION

No. ])

/_'_"-+'_/ ADJUSTMENT ROD _ _ !/ ROD

,7) 1 tt/;

AD_tUSTMENT _' "_'._...

i,itrr _--_ _ .. "-

JAMNUT I_,,,..._

MOWER DECK

LIFT ARM

VIEW FROM LEFT SIDE OF TRACTOR

FIG,, 26

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

,. :+

TO ADJUST BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 27)

When mower blade drive belt slips and blades wil{ not turn

at full speed when mowing, the blade drive belt should be

tightened+

• Place attachment clutch lever in DISENGAGED posi+

tion,

• Loosen idter pulley hex nut.

•Sfide idler pulley toward rear of mower deck to tighten

belt,. NOTE: Only a small amount of movement should

be required..

eRe-tighten hex nut on idler pulley..

•To check adjustment:

ao Start engine and place throttle control lever in

position FAST.

b. Place attachment clutch lever in ENGAGED position

and allow sufficient time for blades to run to full speed,

then place attachment clutch lever in DISENGAGED

position+ Blades should stop within a few seconds and

remain stopped, tf blades do not stop or tend to creep,

adjustment is too tight,

• To loosen blade drive belt, loosen idler pulley and move

toward front of mower deck+

BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

(See Fig. 27)

Blade brakes should stop mower blades when attachment

clutch lever is in DISENGAGED position, Blade brake pads

should not come in contact with quill assemblies when

attachment clutch lever is in ENGAGED position..

• Place cutting height adjustment in lowest cut position

(No,1)_

TO CHECK RIGHT HAND BRAKE -

e Move attachment clutch lever backward to DISEN-

GAGED position..

• Begin to move attachment clutch lever forward toward

ENGAGED position and check distance lever moves

before brake pad, on right hand quill assembly, begins

to move.,

•Attachment clutch lever should move at least 3f4 inch,

but not more than t inch, before brake pad begins to

move,,

• tf the distance is not between 3/4 and I inch, (see TO

ADJUST RIGHT HAND BRAKE below}

TO ADJUST RIGHT HAND BRAKE -

eNote which one of five holes on front of idler arm

extension is used for attaching mower clutch cable

spring (see Fig. 27, inset B).

• If distance is more than 1 inch, move mower

clutch cable spring to ahole toward bolts holding idler

arm extension.

e If distance is less than 3/4 inch, move mower clutch

cable spring to a hofe toward free end of idler arm ex-

tension.

•Re-check right hand brake and adjust if required

MOWER DECK

CABLE ENGAGEMENT

COND, UIT CABL=E ,_ MOWERDECK

BELT°+°

MOWERCLmCN "

/_l! tl/_ \ \- DECK

IDL_-_BELT REfAINER \ =DR!VE

HEX NUT __AD

INSET A BRAKE ARM

INSET B

Fig+ 27

TO CHECK LEFT HAND BRAKE -

• Place attachment clutch {ever in DISENGAGED posi-

tion,

• Locknut, on end of brake rod, should be approximately

118inch from brake pad mounting bracket with leit hand

brake pad against pultey of teft hand quiJi assembly (See

Fig. 27, inset A)+

TO ADJUST LEFT HAND BRAKE -

• Adjust Iocknut if necessary

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 28)

•Remove mower deck (see TO REMOVE MOWER DECK

in this section.

eRemove mower deck belt guard

•Note position of belt retainer on idlerpulley so itcan be can

be repositioned properly after belt installation Loosen idler

pulley

•Remove oldbelt and replace with a new original equipment

betto

•Reinstall belt guard.

eReposition belt retainer and re-tighten idler pulley

•Reinstall mower deck assembly

eAdjust belt (see TO AEXJUST TRACTOR DRIVE BELT

below)

TO ADJUST TRACTOR DRIVE BELT

(See Figs. 29 and 30)

The drive belt is kept tight by a spring attached to the brake-

clutch pedal assembly When the drive belt is properly

adjusted, the brake-clutch pedal should appear as shown in fully

released position

•The brake-clutch pedal should appear as shown in Fig. 29

when in the lully released position If not, then the following

adjustment is necessary.

eDepress the brake-clutch pedal enough to latch the parking

brake in the 3rd notch

eLoosen c_utching idler pulley mounting screw

® If brake-clutch pedal was too far forward, slide idler pulley

intoward engine pulley. If pedal was too far rearward, slide

idler puIley away from engine pufiey

®Re-tighten idler pulley mounting screw NOTE: Belt

retainer should point toward position where running board

meets main frame.

®Release brake-clutch pedal and re-check pedal for proper

position and readjust if necessary_

e Check tractor brake adjustment (see TO ADJUST

TRACTOR BRAKE in this section)

MOWER DECK

ENGAGEMENT CABLE

MOWER CLUTCH

CABLE SPRING

IDLER PULLEY

BELT RETAINER

MOWER DECK

BELTGUARD

tDLER PULLEY

MOWER DECK

DRIVE BELT

Fig. 28

BBAKE_LUTCH_

PEDAL _ _"

Fig. 29

BELT RETAINER

CLUTCHING

IDLER

PULLEY

MOUNTING

SCREW

PEDAL

DRIVE

" BELT

3rd

NOTCH

Fig. 30

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

:<,_

TO REPLACE TRACTOR DRIVE BELT

(See Figs. 31 and 32)

Your tractor uses v-belts made of special compounds,, If any belt

becomes worn or breaks, replace with original equipment belt

(see REPAIR PARTS section of this manual),, NEVER USE A

SUBSTITUTE.

•Remove mowed'deck (see TO REMOVE MOWER DECK

in this section),

• Fu)iy depress brake-cJutch pedal and set parking brake

• Loosen c_utching idler pulley mounting screw

• Pull belt retainer away from puttey and remove belt from

clutching idler pulley,,

oRemove belt from engine pulley.

• Remove belt from transaxle puHeyo

• Reptace bert by reversing above instructions Be sure belt

is installed to inside of upper engine pulley belt guide,

oBefore repositioning and tightening clutching idler pulley

and belt retainer, adjust tractor drive beit (see TO ADJUST

TRACTOR DRIVE BELT in this section)

• Check tractor brake a(tjustment (see TO ADJUST

TRACTOR BRAKE in this section)

TO ADJUST SEAT

(See Fig. 33)

The seat can be adjusted forward or rearward to desired

operators position

•Raise rear of seat to horizontal position

eLoosen (do not remove) four hex head screws in seat ptate,

ePutl up on seat to move it toward rear of tractor, or push

down on seat to move to toward front of tractor

• Tighten hex head screws in seat plate

If more adjustment is required:

e Remove seat and seat plate,

• Instal] seat and seat plate in either forward or backward

hotes Ofseat support bracket. •

LOWER

ENGINE

PULLEY

Orientation view only Do Nol stand on end

LOWER ENGINE PULLEY

BELT GUIDES

BELT

RETAINER

ENGINE

PULLEY

CLUTCHING

IDLER

PULLEY t

PULLEY

BELT GUIDE

TRANSAXLE

PULLEY

)

Fig, 31

IDLER

PULLEY

CLUTCHING IDLER PULLEY

MOUNTING SCREW

)

Fig, 32

SEAT.

ELT

SEAT PLATE

BRACKET MOUNTING

HOLES

Fig.. 33

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST TRACTOR BRAKE

(See Figs. 34A & 34B)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable disc brake mounted

on the transaxfe.

TO CHECK BRAKE OPERATION-

• Stop tractor on a hard flat surface and turn off engine.

• Place shitt control lever in NEUTRAL position.

o Depress brake-clutch pedal enough to latch parking brake

in 2nd notch,

• Try to push tractor, if you are unable to push tractor, brake

is too tight and should be loosened (see TO ADJUST

TIGHT BRAKE below),

eDepress brake-crutch pedal enough to latch parking brake

in 4th notch,,

•Try to push tractor_If you are able to push tractor, brake is

too loose and should be tightened (see TO ADJUST

LOOSE BRAKE below),.

TO ADJUST LOOSE BRAKE -

ePlace shift control laver in NEUTRAL position and depress

brake-ctutc_ pedal enough to latch parking brake in 4th

notch.

®Turn brake adjusting nut ctockwise until you cannot p_sh

tractor,,

•Re-check tractor brake adjustment as outtined above,

TO ADJUST TIGHT BRAKE -

e Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position and depress

brake-clutch pedal enough to tatch parking brake in 2nd

notch,

eTurn brake adjusting nut counter-clockwise until you can

push tractor.

•Re-check tractor brake adjustment as outlined above.

During tractor operation, check for stopping distance. If tractor

requires more than six (6) feet for stopping distance at high

speed in highest gear, the brake must be adjusted (see TO

ADJUST TRACTOR BRAKE as described above)

ADJUSTING NUT

Fig. 34A

PARKING BRAKE

LATCH

NOTCHES

BRAKEICLUTCH

PEDAL

VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE OFTRACTOR

Fig, 34B

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST STEERING GEAR

(SeeFig.35)

if excessive play develops in steering, adjust pinion and

sector gears as foffows:

• Position front wheels straight forward.

•Arrows should align in pinion and sector gear.

• Slightly loosen mounting screws in lower steering shaft

bearing.

•Move lower steering beating toward back of tractor, as

needed.

Hotd bearing in place, tighten mounting screws securety_

Use a 10-inch wrench or a torque wrench, If torque wrench

is used, torque mounting screws to between 30 and 35 foot

pounds.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Figs. 36A and 36B)

•Block up axle securely

®On front wheels, remove hub cap, retaining ring and

washer(s) to remove wheel

e On rear wheels, remove hub cap and bolts to remove

wheel.

•Repair tire and re-assemble.

•Onrearwheets, alignholesandreinstatiboits Torquebo_ts

to 50 ft Ibs_

eOn front wheels, replace washer(s), and retaining ring

•Replace hubcaps.

ALIGN iSTEERING

ARROWS i _,,,,,,_/SHAFT

SECTOR

GEAR

LOWER STEERING

SHAFT BEARING

Fig,, 35

FRONT T_RE AND RIM ASSEMBLY

FELT WASHER

FLATWASHER

FRONT AXLE

SPINDLE

FLATWASHER

RETAINER

RING

HUB CAP

Fig. 36A

REAR T_RE AND RIM ASSEMBLY

REAR

REAR WHEELHUB

BOLTS

HUB CAP

Fig.. 36B

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST TRANSMISSION CONTROL

LEVER (See Fig. 37)

A Hydrostatic Transmission is basically a hydraulic variable

displacement pump with a hydraulic motor which drives the

rear wheels_

In gear drive transmissions neutral is definite and has no gears

engaged, There are no gears in a hydraulic pump, Forward or

reverse motion is achieved by changing the flow of oil in the

pump and neutral is a narrow band between forward and re-

verse.

Neutral can be found by placing the shift ]ever in the neutral

gate,

A more _ps_tive _eut[a{ is to push down the brake-clutch pedal

which disengages the belt drive to the hydrostatic

transmission. If the operator leaves the tractor seat and the

brake-clutch pedal is not pushed all the way down and the

parking brake latched the engine will kiU,,

It may be necessary to make an adjustment to the

transmission control lever for true neutral position,

TO CHECK FOR TRUE NEUTRAL POSITION:

•Place transmission control lever in neutral gate. if tractor

continues to move, adjustment is required. Move transmis-

sion control lever to find the true neutral position, Leave

transmission control lever in true neutral position and turn

engine off.

TO ADJUST FOR TRUE NEUTRAL POSITiOkl:

Note the amount of adjustment required to move the

transmission control lever from the true neutral position to the

neutral gate. Note the location of the five adjustment washers

on the transmission control lever. Determine the proper

relocation of these washers to center the laver in the neutral

gate.

• Remove hair pin on end of transmission control lever.

@ Note position of spring Remove transmissi

control lever and spring.

e Relocate washers as needed to center transmission cont

lever in neutral gate

t Replace spring, transmission contro{ lever and hair pin

•Recheck adjustment for true neutral position°

If sufficient adjustment can not be made by re{ocating wash_

proceed with instructions below:

•Loosen two hex head screws and nuts located under ri!

rear fender_

•Move t_ansmission controllever to center o{ neutralgate

transmission control lever quadrant

•Tighten hex head screws and nuts

•Recheck adjustment for true neutra} position

TO CHECK TENSION OF TRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVE

•Start tractor and place transmission control lever in

forward speed position., if the lever creeps (moves) ou

position when climbing hills or under a load. adjustmen

required.

TO ADJUST TENSION ON TRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVI

• Turn tractor off

eLocated under right rear frame is a hex nut This nut is u..

to adjust tension on transmission control lever

ePlace wrench on hex nut and another wrench on bolt the

is on.

•While holding bo_t, tighten hex nut to add tension to tra

mission control lever

•Recheck adjustment

TRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVER

HEX NUT,

VIEW UNDER RIGHT REAR FENDER

Fig_ 37

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY (See Fig. 38)

When you charge the battery, do not smoke.

Keep the battery sway from any sparks. Thefumes from the battery acid can cause an

explosion°

Ifyour batteryisloo weak to startthe engine,itshouldbe

recharged, If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starling

follow this procedure,

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A t2

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. OTHER VEHICLE

MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED

SYSTEM. DO NOT LISE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO

START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

oPush battery boot sway from POSITIVE (+) terminal

@Connect RED (+) cabFe to POSITIVE (+) terminal en

battery, taking care not to short against chassis.,

oConnect BLACK (-) cable to NEGATIVE (-) terminal on

battery:

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

®BLACK (-) cable from battery,

• RED (+) cable from battery.

TO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig. 39)

•Raise hood.

®Locate fuse herder under dash,

oRemove fuse and rap{ace with a 15 amp automotive-

type plug in fuse (see REPAIR PARTS section for more

information).

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BUI.B

(See Fig. 40)

•Raise hood_ NO'rE: Do not remove plastic headlight lens

when replacing headlight bulb

• Turn headlight harness (holding bulb) 1/4 turn counter-

clockwise and remove.

• Puli butb out (do not unscrew). Push in new bulb..

• Replace headlight harness and turn 1/4 turn clockwise to

lock in ptaca.

•Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly,

stop running, or prevent itfrom starting

• Checkwiring See eleci.rical wiring diagram in the RERAIR

PARTS section of this manual

NEGATIVE (-)

TERMINAL"

DASH

WIRE HARNE_

FUSE HOLDER

POSITIVE (,)

TERMINAL

RUBBERBOOT

Fig. 38

FUEL TANK

FIG. 39

HOOD

HEADUGHT

LENS

BuLB HEADLIGHT

HARNESS

'3"3

Ftg. 40

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE HOOD (See Figs. 41 and 42)

•Raise hood,,

o Disconnect headlight wire harness connector.,

• Remove screw used to attach hood lanyard to side of

engine, Hold hood securety to prevent hood from falling

® Remove clevis pins and hairpins used to attach hood to

mounting brackets+

• To reinstall, reverse above procedure

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See FIG. 43)

The throttle control has been preset at factory and adjustment

should not be necessary, If adjustment is necessary, proceed

as follows:

With engine not running, move throttle control lever to

FAST position or detent postion+

Loosen clamp screw so throttle cable can be moved in

cable clamp+ (Do not remo'_e cable cJamp from controJ

bracket or disconnect remote control cable from control

lever)

Move control lever to FAST position and hold in this posi-

tion.

Tighten clamp screw securety so cabte clamp will hotd

remote control cable in place when remote equipment is

used,,

The engine controls should now be adjusted corretfy,,

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment

should not be necessary. However if you think your carburetor

needs adjusting, see your nearest SEARS SERVICE

CENTER.

HOOD LANYARD

Fig°41

HEADUGHT WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR

HOOD MOUNTING

BRACKET

VIEW FROM RIGHT SiDE OF TRACTOR

HOOD

HAIRPIN

HOOD MOUNTING

BRACKET

VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE OF TRACTOR

Fig+ 42

CONTROL BRACKET CONTROL LEVER - IN *'FAST"

POSMON (HOLE IN LEVE

, IN LINE WETH NOTCH IN

THROTTLE

CABLE

CLAMP

SCREW

FIG,, 43

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

Wilt not start

Hard to start

Engine will not

turin over

Engine clicks but

will not start

Loss of power

CAUSE -CORRECTION

1o Out of fuel

2. Engine not'CHOKED" properly

3Engine flooded,

4, Bad spark plug

5Dirty air filter.,

6. Dirty fuel filter.,

7, Waterinfuel

8. Loos_ or damaged wiring.

9 Carburetor out of adjustment

10,. Engine valves out of adjustment.

t, Dirty air filter.,

2, Bad spark plug

3. We_;k or dead battery

4: Dirty fuel filter

5Stale or dirty fuel

6 Loose or damaged wiring

7. Carburetor out of adjustment

8 Engine valves out of adjustment

1 Brake-clutch pedal not depressed

2Mower clutch lever is engaged

3 Weak or dead battery

4 Blown fuse_

5Corroded battery terminals

6 Loose erdamagedwidng

7 Faulty ignition switch

8, Faulty solenoid

9, Faulty operator presence swilch(es)

1Weak or dead battery

2. Corroded battery terminals

3Loose or damage d wiring

4 Faulty solenoid or starter

1, Cutting too much grassftoo fast

2 Throttle in "CHOKE" position

3 Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower

4, Dirty air filter

5Low oil levelldirty oil

6. Faulty spark plug

7: Dirty fuel filter

8, Stale or dirty fuel

9. Water in fuel

10. Spark plug wire loose

i11 Dirty engine air screen/fins

12.. Dirty clogged muffler

ii3 Loose or damaged wiring

14 Carburetor out ef adjuslment,

15, Engine valves out of adjustment

1., Fill fuel tank

2, See TO START ENGINE in Operatio n section

3. Wait several minutes before attempting tO start

4 Replace spark plug

5. Ctean/rep_ace air filter

6 Replace fuel filter

7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor, reiil] tank wilh fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter

8 Check all wiring

9, Contact Sears Service Department

10. Contact Sears Service Department

1 Clean/replace air filter

2, Replace spark plug

3 Recharge or replace battery

4 Replace fuel filter

5 Drain fuel tank and refill tank with fresh gasoline

6 Check all wiring

9, Contact Sears Service Department

"tO Contact Sears Service Department.

I Depress brake-clutch pedal

2 Disengage mower clutch lever

3. Recharge or replace battery

4 Replace fuse

5Clean balter,/terminals

6 Check all wiring

7, Chec_trepiace ignifio_ switch

8 ChecWreplace solenoid or starter

9 Cor_tact Sears Service Department

1 Recharge or replace battery

2 Clean battery terminals "

3 Check all wiring

4. Check/replace solenoid or starter

t Set in "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed

2, Adjust Ihrottle control,

3 Clean underside of mower housing

4 Clean/replace air filter

5 Cheek oil leveltehange oil

6 Clean and re-gap or change spark plug

7 Replace fuel filter

8, Drain fuel tank and refill lank with fresh gasoline

9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill lank with _'resh

gasoline and laplace lue[ filter

tO Connect and tighten spark plug

11 Clean engine air screenlfins

12 Glean/replace muffler

13 Check all wiring

14. Contact Sears Service Department

15 Contact Sears Service Department

1Worn, bent or loose blade I Replace blade. Tighten blade _oolt

Excessive 2., Clutching idler assembly worn or damaged 2 Replace clutching idler assembly

vibration 3 Looseldamaged parts 3 Tighten loose part(s) Replace damaged parts

I 1 RePlace key

,_heared or missing engine, transmission Or

transaxle pulley(s) key.

Transaxle not operable

Free wheel control lever ineorreclly positioned

URI! wlll not

propel Itself when

clutch is engaged 2Contact Sears Service Department

3 S!op unil and place tree wheel control lever EnDRIVE

position

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

CORRECTION

PROBLEM

Unit will not shift

or shifts hard

Unit shifts to easy

or returns to

neutral

Engine continues

to run when

operator leaves

seat with mower

clutch engaged

CAUSE

1, Shiftingprocedure incorrect

2 Tractor drivebeltan&Jotbrake outof adjustment

3. Transaxle notoperatingproperly

1 Tension of transmissioncor_trollever isto loose

2 Frictiondiscis worn

I Faulty operator-safety presence control system

Check shifting procedure Unit MUST come to a

complete stop before changing directions

Check adjustment of tractor drive belt and/or brake

Adjust if necessary

Contact Sears Service Department

Tighten tension of transmission control lever See T{

ADJUST TRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVER

Replace or lighten friction disc

Check wiring, switches and connections If not

corrected, contact Sears Serv{ce Department

Poor cut*uneven 1 Worn, bent or loose blade I Replace blade Tighten blade bolt

2Mower deck not level, 2 Replace blade mandrel

3Build-up of grass, teaves and trash under mower 3 Clean underside of mower housing

Mower blades

will not rotate

1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism

2, Mower dr_ve belt out of adjustment

3 Worn/damaged mower drive belt

4 Frozen idlerputtey

1 Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower

1Remove obsbuction

2 Adjust mower drive belt,

3Replace mower drive bert

4. Replace idler pulley

1 Clean underside of mower housing

Poor or no

grass discharge

2Wet grass

3Engine speed too slow

4Travel speed too fast

5 Mowing to much grass

6 Mower deck not level,

7Low/uneven tire air pressure

2 Allowgrass to dry before mowing

3Place throttlecontrol in "FAST" position

4 Shift to slower speed

5 Set cutting heighl to higher setting Then re-cut at

normal setting

6 Level mower deck

7 Check tires for proper air pressure

Mower leaves

unmowed strip

between blades

Headlight(s) not

working (If so

equipped)

Battery will not

charge

Steering erratic

Steering

difficulty

Worn. bent or loose blade 8

Mower drive belt worn or out el edjusb'nent 9

Blades improperly installed, rl!0

improper blades used, t 1

Mowing wet/high moisture content grass 1

Mowing too much grass 2,

Mowing too fast 3

Blades are worn or require sharpening 4;

Blade drive belt out of adjustment 5

Worn or damaged quill assembly(s) 6

Damaged mower deck housing 7

1 Switch is "OFF"

2 Bulb(s) burned out

3Faulty light switch

4 Loose or damaged wiring

5. Blown fuse.

1Poor cable cennections

2,, Bad battery cells.

3Faulty regulator (if so equipped),

1 Steering sector gearand pinion loose

2 Worn bali joints

1 Steering sector gear and pinion tigh!

2 Steering pivot points dry

Replace/sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt

Replace/adiusl mower drive belt.,

Reinstall blades sharp edge down

Replace with blades listed in this manual

Allow grass to dry before mowing

Set cutting height to higher setting

Place transmission control lever in lower setting

Sharpen or replace blades if necessary

Check tension of blade drive belt Adjust il necessar

Replace quill assembly(s)

Repair of replace mower de=okhousing

1 Turn switch "ON"

2 Replace bulb(s)

3Check/replace light switch

4 Check wiring and connections

5, Replace fuse,

1 Check/dean all connections

2 Replace battery

3Replace regulator

1 Check steering sector gear Adjust if necessary

2Check ball joints Replace if necessary

1 Check steering sector gear Adjust if necessary

2 See Lubrication Chart

Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the

season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more°

Never store the engine with fuel indoors or in a

poorty ventilated enclosure, where fuel fumes

may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as

on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc.

Handle the gasoline carefully. It is higNy flam-

mable and careless use could result in serious

fire damage to your person and/or property

Drain the fuel into an approved container out-

doors away !torn an open flame.

TRACTOR

Remove mower deck from tractor for winter storage, When

mower deck is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor-

oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc Give blades and

underside of mower deck housing a good coat of grease or

rust preventative. Store in a clean, dry area,

•Clean entire tractor (See CLEANING in CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual)

e Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt

replacement instructions in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual).

• Lubricate (see CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

section of this manuaI).

@Be sure al! nuts, botts and screws are securely fastened

Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear

Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surface; sand

}fghtly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge battery for storage.

e After a period of time in storage, battery may require

recharging.

•To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during

long periods of storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see TO

CLEAN BA]-FERY AND TERMINALS in CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual)

• After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come in contact with battery

terminals,

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSEN-

TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS

THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL

HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE

ALSO , EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT

ALCOHOL-BLENDED FUELS (CALLED

GASOHOL'OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE

WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND

FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STOR_

AGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE

FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN

STORAGE

•Drain fuel tank.

@Start engine and let it run until the rue/ lines and

carburetor are empty

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur

e Use fresh fuel next season

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BtL) is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing formation of fuel gum deposits during

storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuei tank or storage

container. Always follow mix ratio found in stabiilzer container

Run engine as least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow

stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain gas tank and

carburetor if using stabilizer

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and repface with clean engine oil

(See ENGINE IN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section

of this manual).

CYLINDERS

eRemove spark plugs

e Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug holes into

cylinders,

• Turn ignition key to START position for a few seconds to

distribute oil

•Replace with new spark plugs

OTHER

IMPORTANT:

• Do not store gasoline from one season to another

e Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust

Rust andtor dirt in your gasoline will cause problems

• If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give

protection from dust and dirt.

.e Cover tractor with a suitable protective cover that does

_:_F "nb{'re_ain moisture. Do not use plastic Plastic cannot

breathe which alIows condensation to form and wilt

cause your tractor to rust

NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE

ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE

STILL WARM

CUT HERE TO USE SLOPE GUIDE

-SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL

TREE, A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE

POLE, OR A FENCE POST.

f-.._

10 DEGREES 15 DEGREES

l l

up or down slopes,

across the face of slopes.

To determine if a slope Is safe to mow: (1) disengage the blade(s), (2) put the unit in reverse, and (3) try to back straight up the slope. If you can

back up the slope, it is generally safe to mow. However, if you do not feel safe, or if you are not completely sure, use this guide and do not mow

a slope that Is greater than 15 degrees. If the rldlng mower is used with a pull-behind attachment, do not operate the unit on a slope that Is greater

than 10 degrees.

A!5 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2.5 feet in 10 feet.

A 10 degree slope Is a hill that Increases in height at approximately 1.7 feet in 10 feet.

_k Use extreme care at all times, and avoid sudden turns or maneuvers. Follow other instructions tn this manual for safety tn mowing on

...... _ .... ,,-, -. ,,i,-_=,_.... ,,,=r, .,t ,r,r rl,,'_uJnel_n=_,= n==v_r _P.rt_.,€ the face of slopes. Use extra care when oloeratlng on or near slopes

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

CHASSIS & HOOD ASSEMBLY

HOOO

RVOT

REF,

STEERING P(_,

FRONT AXLE ASSY

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS•

Use of Service!replacement parts other than original equip-

ment parts may void your warranty.

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 336367A

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION

1335715-833

2314799

3 310006

4 309235

5323068-853

6313541-853

7 56030

8 55273

9 800440

10 1498

11 308207

12 309008

13 180138

14 2483

15 1499

19 3151_J0-833

2O 46763

21 35497

22 995346

23 324111-833

24 995346

25 44811

26 50352

27 336368

28 321810

29 318139

30 996307

31 1502

32 318304

33 336499

33-1 336371

33-2 336372

33-3 336373

33-4 316043

33-5 316881

33-6 I501

39 314967

40 314968

41 323044

43 8260

44 310748

45 49050

46 301452

47 324491

48 324492

49 44811

50 336446

QTY

FRAME, MAIN .................................................... I

FOOT PAD,LH* P-LIFT" ............................... 1

FOOT PAD, RH 22 12LG ............................... 1

FASTENER, RATCHET BLACK "_ ........................ 12

BRACKET, GRILLE SEARS .......................... 2

BRACKET, FRONT AXLE .......................................... 1

SCREW, 5/16-I8X.75 WDFLLK .................... 5

NUT, 5/t6-18 WDFLLKLRG WHIZ ................. 5

BELT GUIDE, RIDER .................................... 1

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK ................................ 1

BOLT, 625X218 HHSH 1t213 ................................... 1

NUT, 1t2q3 HEXJAM CTRLK ................................ 1

SCREW, 3/8-I6)(300 HHC .................. 2

WASHER, 391DX 1 25DX 07 BELLVIL ..................... 2

NUT, 3/8-16 REGHXCTRLK ...................... 2

CONSOLE ......................................................... 1

RLVET, POP .1B7DIAX .450LG ST ....................... 3

SCREW, 5116q 8X .50 WAHHTAP ..................... 2

SCREW, 1/4-20X 50 WAHHTAP ............... 9

DASH STEEL ............................................... 1

SCREW, 1/4-20){ 50 WAHHTAP .................. 2

SCREW, l/4-20X .75 WAHHTAP ............. 4

NUT, I14-20 WDFLLK TOPLOCK .............. 4

DASH ........................................................ 1

BUMPER, HOOD/DASH ....................... 2

SCREW, 1/4-20X 63PHPNHD ........................... 2

FLATWASHER 391Xl 00X209 ...... 4

NUT, 1t4-20 REGHEXCTRLK ........................ 2

SCREW, 1/4 14X 75PHPNNDTAP BLK ............... 2

HOOD ASSEMBLY ............................................ 1

HOOD .................................................1

SKIRT, LOWER ........................... !

GRILLE, HORIZONTAL ....................................... 1

SCREW, IOX1,00 UNSL-HWH-HILO ........... 8

SCREW. 10X75 UNSL-HWH-HILO .......... 6

FLATWASHER, .203X 56X 040 ............. 14

LENS, LH SEARS ............................ I

LENS, RH SEARS .............................................. 1

PiN CLEVIS 500 X 49L51LGTH ...................... 2

PIN, HAIR 09t DIAXI66LG ............................ 2

LANYARDHOOD 15 77LG .................. 1

SCREW, 1/4-10X 35PNPNTAP ........................1

FOIL, HEAT REFLECTOR ............................. 2

BUMPER HOOD/DASH SIDE TOP ....................... 2

BUMPER,HOOD/DASH SIDE BOTTOM ....... 4

SCREW, 1/4-2ox .75 WAHHTAP ........... t

OWNER'S MANUAL ............ 1

i!+" : ,

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

-CHASSIS & HOOD ASSEMBLY

REF

MOTION DRIVE

PAGE

KEY#23

REF,

KEY#1

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS

Use of servicer'replacement parts other than original equip-

ment parts may void your warranty.

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 336367A

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION

64 58367-853

65 310660-833

66 20507

67 1498

68 48901

69 1498

70 57153

71 1341

72 44811

73 56907

74 308654-833

75 995346

76 126358

78 55273

80 32706 t-633

81 48148

82 160079

83 120393

84 1496

85 336369

86 180077

87 12O638

88 120393

QTY

PLATE, SEAT ...................................................... 1

BRACKET, SEAT SUPPORT .................................... 2

BOLT, .437X 156 HHSH 5116- t8 ............................ 2

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK .................................. 2

SCREW, 5/16-18X .63WAHHC .................................... 4

NUT, 5116-18 REGHEXCTRLK .............................. 4

SPRING, SEAT 2.63LG,t 4god ........................ 2

CLAMP, SPRG 1 17"1D ......................................... 2

SCREW, 1t4-20X .75 WAHHTAP ..................... 2

COVER,SEAT SPRING 1 51DX10LG ........................... 2

FENDER SOF, P-L1FT,GS ................................... 1

SCREW, 1/4-20X °50 WAHHTAP ....................... 4

BOLT, 5116-18X1.00 CARRLN ........................... 2

NUT, 5/16-18 WDFLLKLRG WHIZ ..................... 2

HITCH, SEARS ......................................................... 1

SCREW. 3,'8-16Xl .00 WAHHSPTAPPL ................... 2

SCREW, 5116-18X1 00 HHC ................................ 2

WASHER, FLAT .344X .69X065 ......................... 2

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK ............................... 2

SEAT V540 CRAFTSMAN WJBLK TRIM ................. 1

SCREW, 5f16-18X .75 HHC .............................. 4

WASHER. HVSPTLK .328X 60X.09 ...................... 4

WASHER. FLAT 344X 69X065 ................... 4

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536,252570

MOWER SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

SEE

DETAIL "A"

REF_

KEY#18

CHASSIS & HOOD PG

MAIN FRAME

ELECTRICAL PG,

SOLENOID

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS,

Use of service/replacement parts other than original equip-

ment parts may void your warranty

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 322997H

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

KEY # PART #DESCRIPTION QTY

I320075-853

2180079

3120398

4 1498

5 317089

650148

7 8260

8 318341

935498

10 324032

11 48306

12 316646

13 324045

15 1502

16 300698-853

17 18O020

18 1502

19 324055

20 120613

21 35498

22 57444

23 322835-883

24 300169-853

25 180079

26 58247

27 t498

28 417098

29 8260

30 322821

31 120394

32 36368

33 996416

34 120377

35 322467

36 58248-853

37 57072

38 1498

39 314962-853

40 328596

41 328771

42 57072

43 44108

44 315342

45 314829

46 1499

47 314489

48 314792

49 121222

50 321385

51 120394

52 36388

53 315341

84 44811

55 324038

56 1502

57 314969

53 314837

59 321837

80 18OO77

61 t498

62 1288

63 309235

BRACKET, CLUTCH ENGAGE LEVER ................... 1

SCREW, 5116-18Xl.00 HHC ................................. 2

WASHER, FLAT .344X .69X.065 ............................... 2

NUT, 5!16-18 REGHEXCTRLK ................................... 2

ASSY, CLUTCH LEVER ................................................... I

BEARING, FL .5031DX .63ODX .50 ............................... 1

PIN, HAIR 091 DIAX1.66LG ............................................ 1

BRACKET, SWITCH ENGAGE .................................. 1

SCREW, 5116-18X .75 WAHHT._P ................................. 1

SPRING,CABLE KEEPER 390 ID ............................... 1

PULLEY, POWDER METAL ................................. I

SPRING .071 X .62 X 12 88 ................................ 1

BOLT, .375X .565 HHSH ................................. l

NUT, 1/4-20 REGHEXCTRLK ............................. 1

BRACKET FRAME CABLE ...................................... t

SCREW, 114-20X 75 HHC ................................... 2

NUT, 1/4-20 REGHEXCTRLK ................................. 2

ASSY,CABLE, BLADE ENGAGE .................. 1

NUT, 1t4-28 HJAM ............................................ 1

SCREW, 5/16-18X .75 WAHHTAP ........................... 1

T_E, CABLE BLACK NYLON 5 62L ............... 1

LIFT ASSY, LH .......................................... 1

LIFT ASSY, RH .................................. 1

SCREW, 5/t6-18Xt 00 HHC ............................ 1

NUT. ADJUST ................................................. 1

NUT. 5/t6-18 REGHEXCTRLK ................. 1

WASHER, FLAT .531X1.06X063 ........................ 2

PiN, HAiR 091 OlAX166LG ....................... 2

ROD, ADJUSTING =J"P-UFT .................... l

WASHER, FLAT .406X .8tX065 ................................ 1

PEN, HAIR .072 DIAX1.I3LG .......................... 1

WASHER, FLAT .391X1 0OX.125 ................. I

NUT, 3/6-16 REGHX ........................................... 1

NUT, 3!8-16 HXHDNYLON iNSERT .................. I

BRACKET, REAR HANG SUSP ............................... 2

BOLT, 5116-18X .83 CARRLN ............................... 4

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK .................................. 4

PEDAL ASSY, DECK HEIGHT .....................................

PAD, UFT PEDAL .......................................................... 1

BRACKET, LIFT ARM ................................................. 1

BOLT, 5116-18X .63 CARRLN ................................................. 4

NUT, 5,_16-18 HWDFLCTRLK ................................ 4

LATCH. PEDAL LIFT .......................................... 1

BOLT, .56X.13 HHSH 3/8-16 .............................. 1

NUT, 3/8-16 REGHXCTRLK ................................ I

SPRING, LiFT LATCH ....................... 1

ROD, PIVOT .................................................. 1

PIN, COTTER .090 DiAX. 75LG .................................... 2

ROD, MEMORY ......................................... 1

WASHER, FLAT 406X.81X065 ....................... 4

PiN, HAiR .072 DIAX1 13LG .................. 1

BRACKET, MEMORY ...................................... 2

SCREW, 1/4-20X .75 WAHHTAP ......................... 4

GUIDE, MEMORY ROD - NEW ADJ'T .................. 1

NUT, 114-20 REGHEXCTRLK ............................... 4

CAP, MEMORY ROD .381D X 75 ..................... 1

SPRING, MEMORY ........................................... 1

KNOB, ROUND 1.50 D1A MATTE BLK ................... 1

SCREW, 5/16-18X 75 HHC ............................ 1

NUT, 5/16_18 REGHEXCTRLK ......................... 1

BRACKET, CABLE RETAINER .......................... t

FASTENER. RATCHET .................. 1

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

REF,

//CHASSIS & HOOD PG

ASH)

REF.

CHASSIS & HOOD PG

(MAIN FRAME,

REF,.

CHASStS & HOOD PG.

SUPPORT)

REF'KEY_. .......

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS.

Use of service/replacement parts other lhan original

equipment parts may void your warranty,

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS AREINTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITESIDE 336365F

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION

1-1 310170

1-2 52407

1-3 318539

1-4 318544

1_5 36625

1_6 53373

8 304590

9 180128

10 120382

11 1499

12 326889

13 3_3629

14 313671-853

15 315196

16 274654

17 302498

19 71100

20 328583

20-1 321449

20-2 124925

20-4 272123

20_5 302865

26 1499

27 120396

28 120383

29 271506

30 318702

31 302314

32 302524

33 315194

34 2968

35 20864

36 336363

36-1 24167

36-2 336364

36-3 314416

36-4 316702

42 73840

43 318550

44 642

45 38825

46 336366

47 306669

QTY

AXLE.FRONTASSY LONGSUS4WS " ............. 1

FRONT AXLE SUSPENDED ............................. 1

SPINDLE BEARING ........................... 4

ASSY,SP_NDLE,RH LG ................................ 1

ASSY,SP[NDLE,LH LG ..................................... 1

RING, RETEX 57X 05TRU5133-75 ............... 2

AXLE COVER .......................................................... 2

TIE ROD ASSY 19 81LG W-SECTION ............. 1

SCREW, 3t8-16X1.75 HHC .................................. 2

WASHER, REGSPTLK.393X68X 10 ............... 2

NUT, 3/8-16 REGHXCTRLK ...................... 2

ASSEMBLY SECTOR GEAR ......................... 1

8RNG, SLEV IDX ODX ........................ 1

SUPPORT,SECTOR GEAR 4WS ............. 1

SCREW, 112-20X3.00 HHC ................. 1

NUT, 1t2-20 REGHXCTRLK ...................... f

BRNG, SFAL .S001DX, ODX 75 ......... 1

NUT, 5/16-24 HEXWDFLLK ....................... 2

ASSEMBLY.DRAG LINK 4WS HYDRO ..... 1

DRAG LINK .625 DIA FOR 4WS .......... 1

NUT, 3/8-24 REGHEXJAM ................. t

NUT. 7/16-20 HXJAM .................... 1

BALL JOINT 7/16-20 .................. 1

NUT, 3/8-16 REGHXCTRLK .................. 1

WASHER, FLAT ,531X1.06X.095 ............... 1

WASHER, REGSPTLK 459X 78X 12 ........ 1

NUT, 7116-20 REGHX ............................. t

SHAFT,STEERiNG 4WS SEARS ...... 1

PINION,STEERING ..................... 1

P_N DOWEL ......................................... 1

WASHER, FLAT 51XI,38X.043 ............ 1

WASHER, FLAT .504X .75X,O59 ............ 1

RING, RET E 39X,04TRU5133-50 ............... l

TIRE&RtM,PU15X6 0X6 DOVER GREY .... 2

VALVE STEM

WHEEL W/HD BEARING W/ZERK

FLANGE BEARING 7531DX1 38ODX

TiRE 15X6 0-6

WASHER, FLAT 765X1 12X06 .............. 6

SEAL. FELT 1.56 O.D.Xlt8 THK ........... 2

WASHER, FLAT 755Xl.31X_075 ................ 2

RING, RETEX 57X 05TRU5133-75 ............. 2

HUB CAP,EURO 6" DOVER GREY 633 ...... 2

CLIP,HUBCAP T1NN #C25467-O17-4 8

*ORDER INDIVIDUAL PARTS

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

REAR STEERING ASSEMBLY

NO"rE:BOLT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE

FOR 4WS CASTING.

1o"lIGHTEN KEY #16,17 & 18 (4 PER SIDE}.

2o'TIGH'I"EN KEY #'2(2 PER SIDE).

3. TIGFrFEht HARDWARE WHICH MOUNTS

TIA TO FRAME & _RACKET {KEY #1)

LAST (2 PER SI_E)°

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS,

Use of servicetreplacement parts other than original equip-

ment parts may void your warranty

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 334507C

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION

1 313645_853

235498

3 324359

3-1 314267

3-2 315267

3-3 12325

3,4 315268

3-5 320531

3-6 315264-853

3-7 36311

3-8 12289

3-9 324578

3-19 21682

3-11 324578

3-12 456722

16 180979

17 120393

18 1498

19 336148

20 308719

21 12319

22 304115

23 25177

24 45602

25 421051

26 302594

27 304116

28 304122

29 274854

30 324638

3! 996307

32 412349

33 30872O

34 323634

34-1 308447

34_2 308399

34-3 308384

34-4 124925

34-5 304260

49 323635

40-t 308446

49-2 308399

40-3 308384

40-4 124925

40-5 304260

46 181646

47 412349

48 304120-853

49 304121*853

50 47792

51 181639

52 120382

53 412349

QTY

BRKT X-AXLE MTG 4WS HYDRO ............................... 2

SCREW, 5/16-18X 75 WAHHTAP ............................. 4

U_JOINT, 4-WS HEAVY DUTY ................................. 2

BRACKET,STEERING PIVOT DRILLED ................ 1

8RACKBT,STR PIVOT 6204 BEARING ................. I

BRNG, BALL 6293-2AA-3/4 ....................................... 1

BRNG, BALL 6294-2AA -718 .................................. t

U-JOINT ASSEMBLY W/ZERK (LONG) .................. t

HUB ASSEMBLY HEAVY .......................................... 1

PIN, GROOVED .250 DIAX1.5OLG .............................. I

PIN, STEERING HINGE ....................................... 2

BRNG, FLSH .7521DX .937ODX.75 ................. I

WASHER, FLAT .765X125X042PL .......... 1

BRNG, FLSH. tDX. ODX ................................ 1

PIN, SPRING.250DIAX1.50LG HVPL .............. 2

SCREW, 5t16-18X1.00 HHC ................................ 6

WASHER, FLAT .344X .69X 065 .................... 14

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK ..................... 8

BAR,DRAGLINK 4WS(D-EHYD) ...................... l

PIVOT, STEERING ............................................. I

BOLT..562X .340 HHSH 3/8-24 ...................... 1

SPACER, STEERING SHAFT ........................... 1

WASHER, FLAT 765X1.19X,048 ..................... 1

WASHER, FLAT .3&3X 87)(. 119 ................................ 1

SCREW, 5116-24X1.00 HHC ................................... 1

FOLLOWER,ROLLER ......................... 1

CAM YOKE ROLLER ........................................ I

BOLT, ..625 X1.175HHSH ................................... 1

NUT, 1t2-20 REGHXCTRLK ..................... :1

BOLT, .265X 980 HHSH 9t8-24 ................. 1

WASHER, FLAT .391X1 00X.209 ................ I

NUT, 3/8-24 HXCTRLK ................................ I

SHAFT, STEERING PIVOT (ZN) ..................... 1

TIE ROD, ASSYRH EURO 4WS&LFSTD ................ 1

ROD, TIE 1t2"D X 8.12LG ............................................. 1

NUT, 318-24 1.H THD REGHJAM ........................... 1

BALL JOINT LH 318-24 ........................................ 1

NUT, 3/8-24 REGHEXJAM ....................................... t

BALL JOINT, RH 3/8-24 ............................................ 1

TIE ROD, ASSY LH ................................................ 1

ROD, TIE 1t2"D X 9.75LG ........................ 1

NUT. 3/8-24 LH THD REGHJAM .................. 1

BALL JOINT LH 3/8-24 ........................................... 1

NUT, 3/8-24 REGHEXJAM ......................... 1

BALL JOINT, RH 3/8-24 ................................ 1

SCREW, 318-24X1_75 HHC ........................................... 1

NUT, 3/8-24 HXCTRLK ............................... 1

ARM REAR WHL STR (FER) R H.......................... 1

ARM, F_EAR WHEEL STEER L.H ....................... 1

SCREW, 318-I6X1 00 WAHHTAP ........... 4

SCREW, 3t8-24XI 25 HHC ............................. 2

WASHER, REGSPTLK 393X 68X.19 ...................... 2

NUT, 3/8-24 HXCTRLK ................................. 2

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

MOTION DRIVE ASSEMBLY

';i _:.f2

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS

Use of servicelreplacement parts other than origina! equip-

ment parts may void your warranty.

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 3363598

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY

2 334330

335498

4334051

557157

6 56255

7333926

8 180124

9 120394

10 1499

11 334016-853

12 44811

13 180130

14 845

15 314944

t6 335689

17 120394

18 1499

19 323212

20 56255

22 334122-853

23 334126

24 334123-853

25 180134

26 120394

27 t499

28 334124

29 326780

30 335708

31 120393

32 180113

33 1498

34 333959-853

35 35498

36 120638

37 180077

38 138538

39 1498

40 336646

41 310347-853

42 180077

43 120393

44 1498

45 310347-853

46 180077

47 996416

48 1498

49 310356

50 18002O

51 t502

52 318452

53 318451

54 8280

55 2968

56 120238

57 306690

58 311257-853

59 314244

60 311331

6! 1341

62 311331

83 335242-853

64 1502

65 180020

66 335980

TRANSAXLE DANA 4900HYDRO4WS ................. 1

BELT GUIDE ..................................................... 1

SCREW, 5116-18X .75 WAHHTAP ...................... i

LEVER,TRAN SHIFT LF HTTR ..., ........................ 1

WASHER,. 750X 250 SP-TRANSAXLE .................. 1

SCREW, 1/4-28X 75 NYLHHC ........................ 1

LINK, SHIFT LF DANA HYDRO ............................ 1

SCREW, 3/8-16Xl.25 HHC ..................................... 2

WASHER, FLAT .406X .8 I,X 065 ........................... 3

NUT, 3/8-16 REGHXCTRLKo ..................................... 2

QUADRANT, SPEED CONTROL ....................... 1

SCREW, 114-20X .75 WAHHTAP ......................... 2

SCREW, 318-16X2.00 HHG ......................................... 1

WASHER, FLAT ,390Xl .25X.119 ....................... 1

WASHER, FRICTION FABOND NF343 ................... 2

SPRING-COMP 875LONGX 0915WIRE .............. 1

WASHER, FLAT .406X ,8tX 065 ................ t

NUT, 3t8-16 REGHXCTRLK ............... t

BRKT, LEVER StF FND HTTR .............. 1

SCREW, t/4-28X ,75 NYLHHC .............. 1

LEVER, DUMP VALVE ............................. 1

BOLT. 437X.156HHSHTAP 5/16-18 ....... 1

BRACKET, DUMP VALVE ........ 1

SCREW, 3t8-t6X2.50 HHC .............. 2

WASHER, FLAT .406X ,81X 065 ............. 2

NUT, 3/8-16 REGHXCTRLK .......... 2

ROD, DUMP VALVE ....................................... 1

SPRING,3/8ODX2.18 X.055 TENSeON ........ t

BELT, V 4L 8050 DANA HYDRO ............. l

WASHER, FLAT .344X .69X 065 .......... 8

SCREW, 5/16-18X3.00 HHC .............. 4

NUT, 5116-18 REGHEXCTRLK ......... 4

BRACKET,STABILIZER ........................... 1

SCREW, 5.116-t8X 75 WAHHTAP ......... 2

WASHER, HVSPTLK .328X 60X 09 ..... 2

SCREW, 5/16-18X ,75 HHC ................................... 1

WASHER, REGINTLK,320X.61X 03 ......... 1

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK .................. !

LEVER,SHIFT-LWR ASSY .................. 1

CUP- SHIFT LEVER .625 ROD ............. 2

SCREW, 5/16-18X 75 HHC .................... 1

WASHER, FLAT ,344X .69X 065 ............... 1

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK ................. 1

CUP- SHIFT LEVER 625 ROD ............ 1

SCREW, 5/16-18X .75 HHC ................ 2

WASHER. FLAT ,391X!.0OX.125 ......... 1

NUT, 5/t6-18 REGHEXCTRLK .......... 2

BRACKET. PIVOT SHIFT LEVER t

SCREW, 114-20X 75 HHC .................... 2

NUT, 1t4-20 REGHEXCTRLK ........... 2

LEVER, SHIFT UPPER SOF 1/2-13 ........ 1

SPRING, TORS. 56X95X 095 ........... 1

PIN, HAIR .O91 DIAXl.66LG ........ 1

WASHER, FLAT .504X 75X 059 ........... 5

NUT, l/2q3 HEXJAM ................. 1

HANDLE 1/2-13 MOLDED .............. 1

BRACKET COVER - FNDR SHIFT ...... 1

COVER PLASTIC HYDRO ................... t

SCREW. t14-15X 441.53 HILOHHWA 2

CLAMP, SPRG 1 17qD ......................... 2

SCREW, 1t4-15X.44153 HfLOHHWA .... 2

SHELF - BATTERY ..................... 1

NUT, 1/4-20 REGHEXCTRLK ........... 1

SCREW, 114-20X .75 HHC ........................... 1

CAP, DUMP VALVE ROD 251DX 75RED t

* SEE DANA TRANAXLE BREAKDOWN IN MANUAL

,4Q

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536,252570

MOTION DRIVE ASSEMBLY

REF,,

KEYi

<_,,

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS

Use of servicelreplacement parts other than original equip-

me,pl parts may v0!_ you,r,,warrantv,

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS AREINTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE

336359B

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION

80 321514

81 304016

82 I498

83 325942

84 319675

86 57847

86 2968

87 56180

88 48160

89 335656

91 45602

92 1498

93 39659

94 35374

95 45892

96 1499

97 57204

98 32613i

99 1498

100 334175

101 334382

t02 325123

t03 336360

319686

103-1 24167

103-2 336361

104 181683

105 306669

106 336362

QTY

SPRING, DRAG LINK BIAS .................................. 1

GUIDE, BELT R.H...................................... 1

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK ................ t

PEDAL ASSY,BRAKFJCLUTCH ................ 1

PIN, CLEVIS .500DX4 53LG ........... t

SPRING, BRAKE PEDAL ............................... 1

WASHER, FLAT 504X ,75X059 .....

PIN, HAIR .091 DtAX!.62LG .................

PAD, CLUTCH BRAKE W/PRINTING ........

ARM,IDLER TRACTION ........................

WASHER, FLAT .333X .87X 119 ...........

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK .........

RETAINER, BELT ........................

PULLEY, IDLER V4L 3.06X .62 ......

BOLT, 3/8-16XI.50 CARRSN .......

NUT, 3/8q6 REGH×CTRLK ......

ROD, CLUTCH 392", ......................

BOLT,..495X.31 HHSH5/16-I8 ...........

NUT, 5/16:16 REGHEXCTRLK ...................

SPRING, BRAKE 25.B8 LF DANAHYD

SPRING .O71 X 62 X 9100 ...............

SPRING,CLUTCH I&OI X75OX6.88 ................

TIRE & RIM, PU 20X10X6 DOVER GREY 633

TIRE 20X10-8 DURO

VALVE STEM

RIM, WHEEL

SCREW, 1/2-20X °50 HHO .....................

CUP,HUBCAP TINN #C25467-017-4 ....

HUB CAP,8" EURO DOVER GREY 633

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

ENGINE & CONTROL ASSEMBLY

_'__TE: TORQUE CLAMP 10-12 INnLBS

NO FLASH ALLOWED ON FUEL TANK

( NIPPLE FROM BOTTOM OF TANK TO

FIRST BARB )

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS.

Use of service/replacement parts other than original equip-

ment parts may void your warranty

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 336186A

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION

2 50947

3138489

4331074

5 331073

336967

6 190628

746708

8328685

9 331837-853

10 274707

11 306274

12 35287

t3 335089

14 120383

15 433146

16 314992

17 49O50

18 48252

19 336890

20 336890

21 46704

22 329148

23 320553

24 308459

25 300508

26 159585

27 120622

28 325547

29 327422

30 57444

31 327376

32 124818

33 1498

34 301087_53

35 271190

38 124824

QTY

ENGINE,16,5HP .................................................................... 1

SCREW, 3/8-16X1 25 WAHHTAPBLKP ............................ 4

WASHER, EXLK ,3_X.69X04 .........................................I

MUFFLER ADAPTOR .......................................................... 1

MUFFLER-ASSEMBLY ...................................................... 1

SPARK ARRESTER

SCREW, 5/16-18X4.50 HHC ........................................... 2

GASKET, MUFFLER ......................................................... 1

TINNERMAN CLiP C8114-1024-4 ...................... 4

HEAT SHIELD WELD ASSEMBLY .............................. 1

SCREW, I0-24X .50 WAHHMA .......................... 4

OEFLECTOR,EXHAUST, LOUVERED .................. 1

SCREW, #8-32X .38 HHWATAP ................................. 4

PULLEY,ENG 4.60DX4,0LGX5.SD ............................. 1

WASHER, REGSPTLK 459X.78X.12 .................. 1

SCREW, 7t16-20X4.25 HHC BLK PH .............................. 1

TANK, FUEL 2 GAL CLEAR ........................................1

SCREW, 1/4-10X ,75PHPNTAP ............................... 6

TUBING. ,25XSOX BULK GAS LINE ........................... 7

CLAMP, FUEL LINE ................................................ 1

CLAMP, FUEL LINE .......................................... 1

CAP, GAS 1-112-7 THD BLK .............................. 1

THROTTLE, CONTROL .................................... 1

SCREW, 10-24X:63PHPNMA CRSS .................... 2

NUT, #10-24 HXHDNYLK ................................ 2

KNOf3,THROTTLE CONTROL ........................ 1

SCREW. #8-32X 38 PHPNMA .......................... l

NUT, #8-32 REGHX ........................................... t

OiL DRAIN VALVE ASSEMBLY ....................... 1

CAP,O_L DRAIN VALVE ASM.YELLOW ................ I

TIE, CABLE BLACK NYLON 5.62L ................... 2

GUIDE,BELT SHORT 15" WHEEL ........................... 1

NUT, 1/4-20 REGHXJAM .................................... 1

NUT, 5116-18 REGHEXCTRLK ...................... 2

SHIELD, HEAT GAS TANK ............................ t

NUT, 3/8-16 HEXKEPS ............................... 1

NUT, 5/16-18 HEXJAM ....................... 1

"SEE ENGINE PARTS PAGE IN THiS MANUAL

"!,_ _,t ¸¸"

;7.:i :

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

PRE-PAINTED DECK ASSEMBLY

NOTE: ALWAYS ,_SEORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS.

Use of service/re )tacement parts other than original

equipmenl parts may void your warranty

ALLUNNUMBERED

ITEMS AREINTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITESIDE 327957 D

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION

1325116

2 326480..853

3180077

4 1498

518O077

6 1498

7 317017

8 180077

9120393

10 1498

11 313929

12 18O077

13 120393

14 1498

15 310667

16 180077

17 120393

18 t498

19 326693-853

20 180077

22 44108

23 56424-853

23-1 56425

23-2 49562

23-3 50616

23-4 55547

23-5 49562

23-6 50818

23-7 51449

23-6 313898

23-9 56365

23-10 1282

34 35498

35 300345

36 1498

37 317040

38 180077

39 1498

40 58305_853

41 58247

42 180079

43 1498

44 317041

45 180077

46 1499

47 322464-853

48 314282-853

49 180077

50 1498

51 330278

52 2483

53 47665

54 320576-653

54-1 322116-653

54-2 41601

54-3 306973

58 304420

59 996416

60 996307

61 45171

62 326249-853

63 180077

84 180083

65 446363

66 271184

67 1498

68 321828

68-t 135624

68-2 304119-853

68.3 306973

72 160077

73 120393

74 1498

75 314079

76 1502

77 354t0

78 327570-853

79 126216

80 1498

81 327280-853

62 180081

83 1498

84 308231

QTY

43" DECK KIT ............................................................ 1

TOE GUARD -MULCHER ......................................... I

SCREW, 5116-18X ..75 HHC ................................. 1

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK ................................ 1

SCREW. 5/16-t8X .75 HHC ..................................... !

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK ............................. 1

BRACKET CHUTE MOUNT BLACK ........................... 1

SCREW, 5t16-18X .75 HHC .......................................... 2

WASHER, FLAT .344X .69X 065 ...................................... 2

NUT, 5/t6-18 REGHEXCTRLK ......................................... 2

LIFT BRACKET, REAR RH BLK 853 ............................ 1

SCREW, 5/16-18X .75 HHC ............................................. 2

WASHER, FLAT .344X .69X 065 ................:........................ 2

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK ........................................ 2

BRACKET, DECK LIFTREAR LHBLK ................................. 1

SCREW, 5It6-18X .75 HHC ............................................ 2

WASHER, FLAT ,344X .69X.065 .................................. 2

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK ...................................... 2

BRACE IDLER SUPPORT 40",43"................................ 1

SCREW, 5t16-18X 25 HHC .......................................... 2

NUT, 5/16-18 HWDFLCTRLK .............................. 2

QUILL ASSY, 36139140143 .................................. 2

SHAFTISADDLE 36". .............................................. I

BEARING, BALL 6203-2AA(SEALS)-C3 ............ I

DUST SHIELD ........................................ 1

QUILL CAST|NG 11046) ........................................ 1

BEARING, BALL 6203-2AA(SEALS)-C3 ............ 1

SPACER, SLEV 669X 88X3 797 ................... 1

SPACER, SLEV 672X 93X 438PM ............ 1

PULLEY ASSY .......................................... 1

WASHER, SPECIAL QUILL ................. 1

NUT, 7;16-20 WDFLLK ...................................... 1

SCREW, 5t16-t8X .75 WAHHTAP ............ 7

SCREW, 5t16-t8Xl,38 WAHHTAP ............... 1

NUT, 5116-18 REGHEXCTRLK .................... 1

BRACKET FRT BLACK .................. 1

SCREW, 5t16-18X 75 HHC ..................................... 4

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK ..................... 4

BRACKET.UNK DECK FRONT .................... 1

NUT, ADJUST .............. ............................. 2

SCREW, 5t16-18X1.00 HHC .............................. 2

NUT, 5f16-18 REGHEXCTRLK ................... 2

BRACKET, GAUGE WHEEL LH BLACK .......... 1

SCREW, 5116-18X 75 HHG ......................... 3

NUT, 5116-18 REGHEXCTRLK ......................... 3

BRACKET,GAGEWHEEL RH FRNT ............. 1

BRACKET,STABILIZER .................... 1

SCREW, 5116-18X 75 HHC .............................. 2

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK .................... 3

BLADE,21 70 MULCHING BLK .......................... 2

WASHER,.39tDX1 25DX.07 BELLVIL ......... 6

SCREW. 318-24X1.25NYLHHC .....................

IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY ............................ I

ARM IDLER 40143"DECK ................................. 1

RIVET, OVSET. 187DIAX .5OLG ST ............... 2

BRAKE PAD - HARD - 232AF ...................... 1

BOLT, .500X2.15 HHSH ........................................ t

WASHER. FLAT 391X1.0OX.125 ......................... 1

WASHER, FLAT .391XI .00X.209 ..................... 1

NUT, 3t8-16 HWDFL WHIZ-LOCK ...................... 1

BRACKET. EXTENSION IDLER ........................... 1

SCREW, 5t16-18X .75 HHC ............................. 1

SCREW, 5/16-18X1.50 HHC ............................... 1

WASHER, FLAT ,375X .88X.082 ....................... 1

NUT, 5/16-16 HEXKEPS ....................................... 1

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK .............................. 2

BLADE BRAKE ASSY .............................................. 1

RIVET, TRSET 185DiAX 41LG ST ...................... 2

BRAKE ARM ................................................................ 1

BRAKE PAD - HARD - 232AF .................................. 1

SCREW, 5116-18X ,75 HHC .......................... 1

WASHER, FLAT .344X .69X 065 ............................ I

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK ......................... 1

ROD, BRAKE .............................................................. I

NUT, 1/4-20 REGHEXCTRLK ............................... 1

SPR{NG 071 X 62 X 4,37 ....................................... 1

KICKER, MULCHER 40"143"DECK .............. 1

BOLT, 5116-18× ,75 CARRLN .............................. 1

NUT, 5116-t8 REGHEXCTRLK ............. I

BRACKET MOWER CHUTE .................... I

SCREW, 5116-18Xl.25 HHC ............................... 1

NUT, 5116-16 REGHEXCTRLK ................ 1

SCREW. I/4-20X1 25 HHWATAP ..................... I

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

_i_i _]

FINAL DECK ASSEMBLY

REF.

IDLER ARM _

ASSY_. ......... ,_

i:iili.....,.......

_OTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS,

Use of service/replacement parts other than original equip-

ment parts may void your warranty,

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS AREINTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 327958 D

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEl. 536.252570

KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION

1329036

258306

3 8260

4 1346

5314107

6 310326

7 126416

8 45171

9 314108

10 333073

11 126216

12 309436

13 120393

14 14g8

15 302611

16 23763

17 1499

18 304422

t9 314975

20 304424

21 3535

22 326369*853

23 126216

24 138485

25. 327457

QTY

DECK,43*MULCHING MOWER DOM .......................... t

ROD, DECK HITCH .......................................................... 1

PIN, HAIR ,091 DIAX1 66LG ............................................. 1

RETAINER. BELT._ ................ f. ......................................... 1

SPRING,TENSION 5,00LG+17LB/IN ........................... 1

PULLEY, IDLER BFF 4.00 WIDE FL ............................... 1

BOLT, 318-16Xl.75 CARRLN ................................... 1

NUT, 318-16 HWDFL WHIZ-LOCK ZN .......................... 1

BELT, V 5L 8&0o KEVLAR .......................................... 1

GUARD, BELT LH PLASTIC ....................................... 1

BOLT. 5116-18X 75 CARRLN ............................ 3

PUSHNUT. 5/16 BOLT RETAINER ........................ 3

WASHER, FLAT .344X .69X 065 ..................... 3

NUT, 5116-18 REGHEXCTRLK ............................... 3

GAUGE WHEEL, 6.00ODX1.38WD ................ 2

BOLT, ,500XI,390 HHSH 318-16 .............................. 2

NUT, 3t8-16 REGHXCTRLK ..................................... 2

CHUTE DEFLECTOR 40",42"&43". ....................... 1

SPRiNG, TORSION CHUTE DEFLECTOR ............ 1

ROD,PIVOT DECK .312DX7.25 ........................... 1

NUT, PUSH ON CAP .312 OD .................................. 1

MULCHER PLUG 43"DECK ................................ 1

BOLT, 5/16qBX 75 CARRLN ........................... 2

WASHER, EXLK.320X61X03 ................ 2

NUT, W_NG 5t16 - 18 .................................... 2

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

• ++• • :, +_

ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY

REF_

CHASSIS

REAR PGo

. •

REF°

Hole in

, _E+ Console

REF°

Engine

Nut

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS

Use of service/repfacement parts other than original equip-

ment parts may void your warranty

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 336358A

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION

1 320068

2 41482

3 303064

4 52572

557444

6 41482

7327355

6327352

9300194

10 327350

11 315902

t2 320082

t3 57444

14 57476

15 57220

16 53716

17 187745

18 !502

19 271172

20 138485

21 120368

22 57444

23 55511

24 271184

25 300334

26 57547

27 160505

28 92691

29 57505

30 180022

31 120392

32 180020

83 271172

86 91895

87 335417

88 57769

39 1502

QTY

HARNESS 12-t2.5BS,WRAP ....................... 1

PRESS CUP,1 380LG 2551D ....................... 2

ASSY,LIGHT WIRE-114 TURN ................... 1

BULB, HEADLAMP ................................... 2

TIE, CABLE BLACK NYLON 5 62L ....................... 1

PRESS CUP,1.380LG .255ID .................................. 2

SWITCH-IGN.(AFTER FIRE) 3POSN .................... 1

NUT, 5tS-8ACME DELTA FOR BOOT 1

BOOT, IGNITION SWITCH .................................... 1

KEY,IGNITION SWITCH MLD.DELTA ................... 2

AMMETER ASSY=>309373,121685 ....................... 1

SWITCH,DOUBLE POLE NO/NO GRAY .................. 1

TIE, CABLE BLACK NYLOR 5.62L .......................... 2

SWITCH,SCR MNT DP NC NO BLK ........................ t

SCREW, #12 X 50 PHPNHTAP BLK ......................... 2

SOLENOID ...................................................................... 1

SCREW, 114-20X 25 HXSEMMA .............................. 2

NUT, 1/4-20 REGHEXCTRLK .................................. 2

NUT, 1/4-20 REGHEXKEPS .................................. 1

WASHER, EXLK 320X 61X 03 ............................ 2

NUT, 5tt6-24 REGHEX .................................................. 2

TIE, CABLE BLACK NYLON 5 62L ............... 1

WIRE, GROUND, 12,5". .................... 1

NUT, 5116-18 HEXKEPS ......................... 1

LIGHT SWITCH ON/OFF PANEL MNT .......... 1

SWITCH. SEAT ......................................... 1

• SCREW, 114-20X .38PHPNHMA ....................... 2

BATTERY,8 PLATE MAINT. FREE ................... I

RUBBER STRAP ............................................ 1

SCREW, 114-20Xl.00 HHC ............................ 1

WASHER, FLAT 281X .63X 065 ............................... 1

SCREW, 1/4-20X .75 HHC ......................... 2

NUT, 1/4_20 REGHEXKEPS ............................. 2

TRAY * BATTERY ............................................. 1

BOOT, BATTERY MURRAY #54148 ........... 1

BULB, INDICATOR .................................... I

NUT, 1t4-20 REGHEXCTRLK .................. 1

WIRING SCHEMATIC

/_- II= ri_,J,E

[L _UI - ,""......J

14 I Ierr "-

.... [7_____J ON

[_"___._L._,_ I.I _o_o,, I I I%_

320068

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

)ECALS

STEERING

WHEEL

MOWER

DECK

336705B

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION

1322896

2 402758

3 402759

4322898

5 402756

6322909

7 402764

8 4O2762

9 402763

10 4O2765

11 402757

12 402739

13 402738

15 402761

16 322897

17 402157

t8 4O276O

I9 402788

20 324043

22 402740

23 335197

24 336865

QTY

DECAL, V-BELT SCHEMATIC, MOWER ................. 1

DECAL. CRAFTSMAN IIHOOD RH ..................... 1

DECAL, CRAFTSMAN II HOOD LH ........................... 1

DECAL. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY .................. 1

DECAL, GRILLE SEARS HYDRO ......................... i

DECAL. REFLECTOR, GRILLE ............................ 2

DECAL, DASH CRAFTSMAN HYDRO .................. 1

DECAL. CONSOLE HYDRO 43" RH ................ 1

DECAL. CONSOLE HYDRO 43" LH ....................... I

DECAL, CONSOLE TOP CAUTION SRS ........................ 1

DECAL, CRAFTSMAN WHITE FENDER .................. 1

DECAL, SHIFTER HYDRO REVtNEU ................. 1

DECAL, SHIFTER HYDRO FORWARD ....................

DECAL. ALL WHEEL STEERING WIll ........................... 1

DECAL. V-BELT SCHEMATIC, DRIVE ........................... 1

DECAL, 3'N' 1 MOWER DECK ...................................... 1

DECAL. STEERING WHEEL SEARS .......................... 1

DECAL, BATTERY REQD, SR#D ....................................... 1

DECAL, BATTERY REQD, SR#C ............................ 1

DECAL, HYDROfAUTOMATIC ..................................... I

DECAL, AUTOMATIC DRIVE DISCON .................... 1

DECAL, BATTERY REQD, DANGER ................. I

i!:!_:)71'!

cRAFTsMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

CUSTOMER ASSEMBLY /

KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION

1 330848

2-1 ....... 456378

2-2 301413

QTY

WHEEL,STEERING !4"LONG HUB .......... 1

PARTS BAG,ASM.SEATI14"EURO ........... 1

PLN, SPRING.250D1AX2 00LG HVPL ...... l

SPACER STEERtNG SHAFT ....... 1

336370/

ENGINE MODEL 143.951602 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536. 252570

3!0

,307

151

53 45

I_30

294

ENGINE MODEL 143.951602 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536. 252570

-'% :'3; "._=;'2.,; ",

347 263

570B 2t2A

37O

292

/\291

292

2:93A--4 293A

293

292

25O

580

A../"_292

296\_J "292

251

245A

ENGINE MODEL 143.951602 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536. 252570

iREF.

[NO.

Ilia

i11B

ii6

51A

52A

52B

520

60A

80B

60C

72A

72B

PART NO. PARTNAME

365t 1A

27652

36302

36303

650902

28277

36307

36346

299 ! 6

650548

36414

36301

30322

36512

36515

29826

29918

29216

29642

36309

38310

36311

36312

36313

36314

36315

36316

36317

35772

36318

36319

36320

650908

36321

36533

36513

36514

36332

36331

"36333

36334

650888

36361

650781

650867

650737

30063

650737

*36565

36595

31927

28483

28534

36301

35712

35479

36327

35322

29193

650970

650592

611182

Cylinder (Incl, 2,11B,20,72B & 314)

Dowel Pin

Check Valve

Breather Plate

Screw, 10-32 x 7/16"

Washer

Governor Rod

Governor Lever (IncL 212A)

Governor Lever Clamp

iScrew, 8-32 x 5/16

Extension Spring

_Oil Seal

Lock Nut, 8-32

Crankshaft

Counterbalance Gear

Screw, 10-32 x 3/4"

Lock Washer

Lock Nut, t0-32

Retaining Ring

Piston, Pin & Ring Set (Std,)

Piston, Pin & Ring Set (o010" OS)

Piston, Pin & Ring Set (.020" OS)

Piston & Pin Ass'y (Std) (tnct 43)

Piston & Pin Ass'y.

(.010" OS) (lncl 43)

Piston & Pin Ass'y.

(.020" OS) (lncl. 43)

Ring Set (Std)

Ring Set (.010" OS)

Ring Set (.020" OS)

Piston Pin Retaining Ring

Connecting Rod Ass'y (lncl 46)

Connecting Rod Ass'y

(.010" US) (Incl 46)

Connecting Rod Ass'y

(,020" US) (Incl 46)

Connecting Rod Bolt

Valve Lifter

Camsha{t (MCR)

Counterbalance Weight

Oil Pump Ass'y

Oil Pump Shaft

"O" Ring

Oil Pump Cover (Incl, 52B)

Screw, 1/4-20 x 43/64"

Air Baffle

Screw, 5/16-18 x 11/16"

Screw, 10-24 x 1/2"

Screw, 1/4-20 x 112"

Screw, Torx T-30, 114-20x 1t2"

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2"

Mounting Flange Gasket

Mounting Flange

(tncL 72,72B,75,80,381 -387)

Oil Drain Plug

Oi{ Drain Plug

Pipe Plug

Oit Seal

Governor Shaft

Washer

Governor Gear Ass'y.

Governor Spoo{

Retaining Ring

Screw, 114-20 x 1-15t32"

FtywheeI Key

Flywheel

REF.

NO.

100

101 i

102

I03

110

119

120

125

126

127

128

130

135

150 I

t51

153

154I

155 1

156 I

157

158 I

159 I

16O

161

169

172

173

174

176 I

182

184

185

186

186t

2OO

2o3

2o4

2o9

210

211

212t

223

224

228

229

239

240

245

245t

25O

251

252

260 !

262

263

26s I

269 ]

270A

277

286 I

290 I

291A I

PART NO.

650666

650594

36344

610118

650872

650814

36384

"36337

36488

35308

35433

35309

35432

650691

650690

650946

34645

33507

33508

36339

650972

35950

36341

650973

36340

*35952

35953A

30063

*363O4

363O5

363O6

30063

650928

650925

*36352

36489

36354

36353

36360

36482

650777

650902

27793

28942

36288

650975

"36490

650977

650825

"36358

36355

36356

36357

36359

650886

650976

36347

650737

36367

36616

*36365

35829A

792028

36343

30705

29774

PART NAME

Lock Washer

Flywheel Nut

Solid State Ignition (Incl, 101)

Spark Plug Cover

Solid State Mounting Stud

Screw, Torx T-15, t0-24 x 1"

Ground Wire

Cylinder Head Gasket

Cylinder Head

Exhaust Valve (Std.)

Exhaust Valve (1/32" OS)

Intake Valve (Std.)

intake Valve (1/32" OS)

Washer

Belleville Washer

Screw, 5/16-18 x 2-45/64"

Resistor Spark Plug (RN4C)

Valve Spring

Valve Spring Keeper

Push Rod Guide

Rocker Arm Stud

Rocker Arm

Rocker Arm Bearing

Set Screw, 5/!6-24 x 1/4"

Push Rod

Rocker Arm Cover Gasket

Rocker Arm Housing

Screw, Torx T-30, 1/4-20 x 1/2"

Valve Cover Gasket

Valve Cover

Breather Tube

Screw, Torx "!"-30, 1/4-20 x 1/2"

Lock Nut, 1/4_20

Carburetor Mounting Stud

Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket

Intake Pipe

Governor Link

Choke Link

Control Bracket (lncL 203,204,212A)

Compression Spring

Screw, 6-32 x 21/32"

Screw, 10-32 x 7/16"

Conduit Clip

Screw, 10-32 x 3/8"

Bushing

Screw, Torx "1"-30,5/16-18 x 1-9/32"

Intake Pipe Gasket

Air Cleaner Stud

Nut & Lock Washer, t/4-20

Air Cleaner Gasket

Air Cleaner Body (tnct 228 & 239)

Air Cleaner Filter (Incl 229)

Air Cleaner Filter

Air Cleaner Cover

Wing Nut, 1/4-20

Screw, 1/4-20 x 19/32"

Blower Housing

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2"

Trim Ring

Cylinder Head Cover

Exhaust Manifold Gasket

Exhaust Port Liner

Screw, 5/16-18 x 7/8"

Cup & Screen

Fuel Line

:,; t-'_:_:_ .'.

ENGINE MODEL 143.951602 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536. 252570

REF_ PART NO.

NO.

292

293

2g3A

294

296

3O3

305

306

307

309

31o

814

315

321 611161

322 611142

323 611118

325 36342

326 36210

26460

35787

65O931

35791

342798

32958

36349

*36348

35499

650974

36366

650814

611181

PART NAME

Fuel Lin_ Clamp

Pulse Pup

Screw, 8-32 x 1-1/2"

Fuel Pun tp Repair Kit

Fuel Filt_ (IncL 292)

Fuel Fitti g

Oil Fill TI

"0" Ring

"O" Ring

Screw, 1/4-20 x 57/64"

Dipstick

Screw, Torx T-16, 10-24 x t"

Afternatc Coil

(3/5 Split Incl.321 - 323)

Diode

Connect{ Body

Termlnat

Wire CIJl:

Blower Housing Plug

REF, PART NO.

NO.

346 I36413

347 650949

361 t 65O969

37O I 36261

370BJ 35274

38O _ 640000

381 ' 650767

382 I 36328

365 I570673

386 36329

387 t 36330

394A1 650982

395 36264

400 I 36567

475 36563

476 I 36374

477 650978

479 '36335

PART NAME

Fuel Pump Bracket

Screw, 10-32 x 9/16"

Screw, 5/16-18 x 29/32"

Instruction Decat

Instruction Decal

Carburetor (incl. 184 & 212A)

Screw, 8-32 x 27/64"

Oil Strainer Screen

Ball

=ressure Relief Spring

Roll Pin

Washer

Electric Starter Motor (12 Volt)

Gasket Set

Incl. Items Marked *in Notes)

Oil Filter

Oi! Filter Adapter

Screw, Torx T-30, 5/16-18 x 1_7/16"

Oil Passage Gasket

•i_!i:i ::!,q

ENGINE MODEL 143.951602 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536. 252570

CARBURETOR NO 640000

PART NO.

632652

632653

632039

632654

650506

632655

632656

632039

632699

632658

632659

632660

*640001

632662

°632663

632664

"632665

" 632666

632449

* 632447

" 632667

640002

PART NAME

Throttle Shaft & Lever Ass'y

Throttle Return Spring

Dust Seal (Throttle)

Throttle Shutter

Throttle & Choke Shutter Screw

Choke Shaft & Lever Ass'y

Choke Return Spring

Dust Seal (Choke)

Choke Shutler

Fuel Fitting

Idle Speed Screw

Tension Spring

tdie Mixture Screw

Float Bowl

Float Shaft

Ftoat

Float Bowl "0" Ring

Inlet Needle

Bowl Nut

Bowl Nut Washer

WeFch Plug

Repair kit (Includes Items Marked *)

• ]

ENGINE MODEL 143.951602 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536. 252570

STARTER MOTOR NO. 36264

NO. I

H I

=4 I

15 I

t6 I

18 I

19 I

PART NO.

36375

36377

36378

36379

36380

650168

650864

36381

PART NAME

Drive Kit

Drive End Cap Ass'y

Armature

Case Bolt

Commutator End Cap &

Brush Card Ass'y

Washer

Nut

Thrust Washer

ITRANSAXLE REPAIR PARTS

DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NO. 4900-5 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

,7 /

31. /

[TRANSAXLE REPAIR PARTS I

DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NO. 4900-5 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536.252570

_2!::: _i:i;

KEY# DANA PARTNO, NOoREQ'D DESCRIPTION

I 5351-B 1 Housing, Upper

2 3789 1 V-Ring

3 I919 16 Screw, Tapping, 1/4.-20 x .734

4 4821 1 Assembly, Shaft &Cam

5 3758 2 Spacer

6 5338 2 Puck, Friction

7 5336 1 Nut, Locking, Jam

8 5337 1 Stud, Adjustment

9 5037 2 Bearing, Sleeve

10 5356 1 Key, Drive

11 4820 3 Assembly, Bearing

12 3890 1 Washer, Plain, oS05x:942xo040

13 5357 1 Shaft, Input

14 5518 1 Disc, Brake

15 5516 1 Gear, Spur, 10T..

16 4690 2" Assembly, Kit, Shim, .500 Shaft

17 4819 1 Assembly, Bearing

18 5353 t Shaft, Idler

19 1068 1 Washer, Plain, 632xl .00x.041

20 3471 1 Spacer, _630x1.00x.549

2! 55!7 1 Gear, Spur, 45T.

22 5130 2 Washer, Neoprene

23 3184 2 Washer, Plain, .758xl .25x.031

24 5541-1 1 Axle, LH.

25 3871 2 Gear, Miter, 15T.

26 5270 2 Ring, Retaining

27 518t _Gear, Spur, 41T..

28 3726 2 Gear, Miter, 15T

29 39t9 1 Shaft, Cross

30 5541-2 t Axle, Roll.

31 4691 1*Assembly, Kit, Shim, .750 Shaft

32 5350 1 Housing, Lower

33 5366 1 Ring, Retaining

34 5414 1 Ring, Clamp

35 5522 t Fan

36 5523 t Hub

37 5521 1 Puttey, 4. !2 Dia.

38 3306 4 Screw, Tapping, #10-24xl 05

39 5424 1 Hst, CW Contrcf Rotation

40 1375 1 Key, Woodruff, #61

41 5t80 1 Gear, Spur, 10T_

42 3884 I O-Ring

43 4300 1 Grease

• Use in various combinations to maintain proper clearances.

"* Silicone Sealant to be applied between

equivalent). Upper and Lower Housings (use Loctite Ultra Gray Silicone 5699 or

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NOTES

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

536.252570

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

CRAFrSMRN

16.5 HP OHV

ALL-WHEEL STEER

43" MOWER DECK

HYDROSTATIC DRIVE

LAWN TRACTOR

Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model

number.

The Model Number for your tractor will be found on the model plate

located under the seat

The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing

of the engine

All parts may be ordered through Sears, Roebuck and Company

Service Centers and most Retail Stores°

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW-

ING INFORMATION:

o PRODUCT- LAWN TRACTOR

oMODEl.. NUMBER- 536_252570

=ENGINE MODEL NUMBER- 143,95t602

•PART NUMBER

•PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears

has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians _.

professional technicians specifically trained to insure that we meet

our pledge to you, we service what we sell

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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817WA_ HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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