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OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

536.255870

Caution:

Read and follow

all Safety Rules

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

CRRFTSMRN°

15.0 HP TWiN CYLI

ALL=WHEEL

43" MOWER DECK

6-SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

o Assembly

°Operation

° Customer Responsibilities

° Service and Adjustment

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

s .0LEa AITHESE INSTRUCTIONS ABE FOR YOUR PROTECTtON_ PLEASE READ THEM CAREFU LLY=

IMPORTANT

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°

l. GENERAL OPERATION:

e Know controls and how to stop quickly..

o Read, understand, and fotlQy_ atl instructions in the manual and

on the machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with

Instructions, to operate the machine.

•-'Wear safety glasses or eye shields when assembling or

operating the machine.

Do not operate machine when barefooted. Always wear

,_ubstantial footwear, preferably steel*toed shoes.

e. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught in

.moving parts.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which

could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s).

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing,. Stop

'machine if anyone enters the area,

eNever carry passengers.

e. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary., Always

'look down and behind before and while backing.

•:. Beaware of the mower discharge direction end do not point it at

.'anyone, Do not operate the mower without either the entire

grass catcher or the guard in place°

e Slow down before turning.

o Never leave arunning machine unattended. Always turn off

blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before

dlsmounting_

e Turn off blade(s) when not mowing.

e Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging

chute.

e Mow only in daylight or good artificial fight..

e Do not operate the machine whlte under the influence of alcohot

or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

• Use care when mowing around a fixed object to prevent the

blade(s) from strtkfng tt_ Never deliberately run over any foreign

.obJect,,

e Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine Into a

traf!er or truck,

e Use care when putl_ng loads of using heavy equipment

ao Useonly approved drawbar hitch points.,

b_ LImtt loads to those that you can safely control

€,. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing,

d. Use counterweight(s), wheel weight or tire chains when

suggested in attachment(s) instructions,.

IL SLOPE OPERA1]ON:

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over

accidents, which can result in severe injury or death All slopes

require extra caution. I! you cannot back up the slope or if you feet

uneasy on It, do not mow it.

e Mow up and down slopes, not across.

e Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

e Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn

the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Usa slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to

stop or shift while on the slope=

e Follow the manufacturer*s recommendations for whee_ weights

or counterweights to improve stabt]ity_

eUse extra care with grass catchers or other attachments., These

can change the stability of the machfne,_

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not

make sudden changes in speed or direction.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope, If tires lose traction, turn

off the blade(s) and proceed slowty straight down the slope.

DO NOT

•Do not turn on stapes unless necessary, and then slowly and

gradually downhill, if possible_

•Do not mow near drop-oils, ditches or embankments., The

mower could suddenly turn over if awheel is over the edge of a

cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in_

eDo not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause

sliding.

•Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the

ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes

ill. CHILDREN:

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator Is not alert to the presence

of children, Children are often attracted to the machine and the

mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you

last saw them_

a Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful

care of another responsible adult.,

e Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind and down for small

chtldreno

•Never carry chtldren_ 3"hey may fall off and be seriously injured

or interfere with safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,

or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV., SERVICE:

eUse extra care in handilng gasoline and other fuels. They are

flammable and vapors are explosive.

mUse only an approved container,

b Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running

Altow engine to cool before re*fueling. Do not smoker

c. Never ro-fue_ the machine indoors..

d_ Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

there is an open flame, such as in a water heater,

eCheck fuel supply before each use allowing space for

expansion as the heat of the engine andlor sun can cause

gasoline to expand and ovedtow the tank.,

eUse extra care when handling battery acid. Acid contact wlth

skin may cause severe burns_ Eye contact may cause

blindness,

e Use extra care when servtcLng the battery_ Explosive gas is

produced in the battety_ Do not service the battery while

smoking or near an open spark or flame_ This may cause the

battery to explode causing serious Injury,

e Never run a machine inside a closed area. Exhaust fumes

contain CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY

GAS.

a Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight

and keep equipment in good condition=

e Never tamper with safety devices., Check their operation

regularly.,

• Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed

engine.

e Reduce fire hazards. Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up Clean up otl or fuel spillage° Allow

machine to cool before storing,

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object., Repair, if

necessary, before restartfng.

•Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running°

eGrass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and

deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow

objects to be thrown.. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when

necessary_

• Mower blade(s) are sharp and can cuL Wrap the blade(s) or

wear gioves, and use extra caution when servicing them..

eCheck brake operation frequently_ Adjust and service as

required,.

I A LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS,, IT MEANS--ATTENTION!!!

BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CONGRATULATIONSon yourpurchaseof a Sears

CraftsmanTractor.It hasbeendesigned,engineered

andmanufacturedtogiveyouthebestpossibledepend-

abilityandperformance.

Shouldyouexperienceanyproblemyoucannoteasily

remedy,pleasecontactyournearestSearsService

CenterlDepartment.Wehavecompetent,well-trained

techniciansandthepropertoolstoserviceorrepairthis

unit,,

Pleasereadandretainthismanual.Theinstructionswill

enableyouto assembleand maintainyourtractor

properlyAlwaysobservethe"SAFETYRULES.,"

MODEL

NUMBER536255870

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATEOF

PURCHASE

THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBE

FOUNDONAPLATEUNDERTHESEAT_

YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBER

ANDDATEOFPURCHASEANDKEEPINASAFE

PLACEFORFUTUREREFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this

product.. Contact your nearest Sears Store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe safety rules,

e 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:

GASOLINE

CAPACITY:

OIL (3,,0 Pints)

SPARK PLUG :

VALVE

CLEARANCE:

GROUND

SCEED:

TIRE PRESSURE:

CHARGING SYSTEM:

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

15.0

2GALLONS

UNLEADED REGULAR

SAE 30 - above 32°F,

5W -30" - below 32°F_

Champion RJ19LM

(GAP ,030 in.)

Intake: ,004 -,006 in,

Exhaust: ,007- ,009 in,

FORWARD

1st 122

2nd 251

3rd 3,21

4th 3°79

5th 4.,76

6th 592

REVERSE: 2,70

FRONT: 14 PSf

REAR: 10 PSI

2,4 AMPS @ 3300 RPM

30-35 FT, LBS,,

MPH

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

equippedwith a spark arrester meeting applicable local

or state laws (if any)._If aspark arrester is used, it should

be maintained in effectiveworking order bythe operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 ofthe California PublicResources Code),

Other states may have similartaws,,Federal laws apply

on federal lands,, A spark arrester for the muffler is

available throughyour nearestSears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section in this manual).

CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned-up according to the

instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship

This warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts..

• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.

=Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintainthe

equipment according to the instructionscontained in the operator'smanual.

•Ridingequipment used 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 material or

workmanship and our testing determines the battery' wilt not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge,.

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

CENTERIDEPARTMENT 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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ................................................... 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .....3, 17-22

WARRANTY ........................................................... 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................................4

INDEX ......................................................................... 4

TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ............................... 5

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ............... 6

ASSEMBLY ............................................... 7-! !

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

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

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

STORAGE ........................................................................36

REPAIR PARTS ...................................... 38-63

ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ......................... 64-71

TRANSAXLE REPAIR PARTS ................. 72-73

PARTS ORDERING/SE RVlCE ...... Back Cover

INDEX

Accessories ............................................5

Adjustments:

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

Brake ...........................................................29

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

Mower Deck Leveling:

Fmnt:l'o-Rear .........................................25

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

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

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

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

Air Screen, Engine ................................21

Assembly ....................................................7-1 t

Battery:

Charging ...................................................9

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

Installation .........................................10-11

Battery Acid Levels ..........................9, 20

Preparation ........................................................8

Starting with Weak Battery ....................31

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

Term inals ..................................._.........20

Belt:

Tractor Drive

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

Mower Blade Drive

RemovaltReplacement ........................27

Blade:

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

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

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

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

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

Customer Responsibilities..............3, 17-22

Air Screen, Engine ..............................21

Battery :........................................................20

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

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

Cooling Fins, Engine ...................................21

Engine Oil ...................................................3, 2I

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

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

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

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

Tire Care ...........................................9, 19, 30

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

Electrical:

interlocks and Relays ..............................3t

Engine:

Air Filter .............................................22

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

Cooling Fins ..........................................21

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

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

Oil Type ................................ 3, 21

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

Starting ....................................................t5

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

Filter:

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

Fuel:

Type ........................................... 3, 15

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

Headlights .....................................................31

Hood Removai!lnstal]altion .............. 32

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

Lubrication:

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

Mower:

Adjustment, Front-To-Rear .............25

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 Arrester ..........................................3, 22

Mulching Plug:

Removal ..................................................20

Oil:

Cotd Weather Conditions ........ 15, 21

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

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

Type ...........................................................3, 15, 21

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

Operating Your Mower ..........................14

Options:

Accessories ................................................5

Spark Arrester ................................3, 22

Parking Brake ............................... 13-14

Parts Bag ............................................... 6

Product Specifications ............................3

Repair Parts:

Engine ............................... 64-71

Tractor ................................ 38-63

Transaxle .............................. 72-73

Safety Rules .................................................2

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

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

Brake Rod ................................ 29-30

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

Choke Control ................................. 32

Control Lever .............................................30

Fuse ..........................................................31

Hood Removal/Installation ..................32

Tractor Drive Belt:

Removal/Replacement .............27-28

Mower Blade Drive Belt:

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

Mower Deck Adjustment:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering Gear .........................................29

Tire Care .......................................9, ! 9, 30

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

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

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

Specifications ..............................................3

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

Steering Wheel .........................................7

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

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

Table of Contents .........................................4

Throttle Control Cable

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

Tires .................................................9, t9, 30

Tire Pressure ...............................3, 9, 19

Transaxle:

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

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

Warranty ...........................................................3

A CCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

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

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 MUFFLER AiR FILTER BELTSGAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER BLADES

PERFORMANCE

Sears offers awide variety of attachments that fit your vehicle_ 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 future years - more attachments may be

added, changes may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or lit 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 deattaching

GRASS CATCHER .. lets you collect grass c_ippings and

leaves for a healthier, neater looking lawn.

LAWN SWEEPERS - lets you collect grass clippings and

leaves.

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 lbs of weight..

Rounded edges prevent harm to tuff. Adjustable scraper au-

tomatically cleans drum.

SPREADERSiSEEDERS - make seeding, fertilizing and

weed killing easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for

granular deicers and sand.

CORING AERATOR - takes small plugs 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 25" steal spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs

puncture holes insoif at close intervals to let moisture soak in..

Steal weight tray for increased penetration..

MULCH RAKE!DE]HATCHER - 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 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to

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

automatic spraying when pullingand hand held wand for spot

spraying Wand has adjustable spray pattern. For applying

herbicides, insecticides,fungicides, and liquid fertilizers.

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

Spring loaded blade glides over uneven surfaces. Can be ad-

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

right..Locks in raised position for traveling. Wheel weights and

tire chains are recommended.

TWO-STAGE SNOW THROWER -has a 42-inch swath and a

second stage impetler capable of moving more than 70 tons

of snow per hour and throwing it accurately in any direction

you choose Driver controlled discharge chute turns a 160 de-

gree arc Wheel weights and tire chains are recommended,.

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

cross tinks give smooth ride, outstanding traction

WHEEL WEIGHTS - for rear wheels provide needed traction

for snow removal or dozing heavy materials. In pairs (80 Ibs

each).

TRACTOR COVER protects tractor from weather Made of

Evolution 3 fabric (water-repellent, extremely breathable, light

weight, soft, non-abrasive, pliable in all temperatures,

durable, stain/tear/puncture resistant, wil! not shrink or

stretch.. (CATALOG ONLY)

TILLER has 5 hp engine and 36" swath to prepare seed beds,

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

in lift 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!

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

Parts packed separately in carton

_h:._,t I

Steering Wheel Parts Bag Battery Acid

Owner's Manual

Parts Bag contents shown actual size unless noted

Steering Wheel Assembly Parts

1 - Spacer

©[]

1 - Spring Pin

1 - Spare Key

ASSEMBL Y

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench wilt make assembly easier. Standard wrench

sizes are listed

3/8 inch wrench

(1)

(I)

(1)

Pliers

Utility knife

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

Hammer

(1) Tire pressure gauge

(2) 7t16 inch wrenches

(1) 9!16 inch wrench

(1) Tape measure

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

means when you are in the operating position (seated behind

the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Open top flaps,, Remove cardboard from top of wood

crate,

IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES THE MOWER

DECK WAS NOT ASSEMBLED ON TRACTOR. THE

MOWER DECK IS ATTACHED TO TOP FRAME AND SIDE

PANEL OF CARTON WHEN REMOVING MOWER DECK

FROM CARTON, MAKE SURE IT DOES NOT TOUCH

TRACTOR,

Using a 3/8" wrench, remove bolt that secures mower

deck hitch to top frame intop of carton

Remove top frame from carton

Carefully remove contents of parts box (see CONTENTS

OF HARDWARE PACK on page 6).

Cut down corners of side panel across from mower deck

with a utility knife and lay side panel down

Hold side panel (with mower deck attached) upright and

cut down corners,

Carefully lower side panel with mower deck,,

Lay down end panels of carton and discard cardboard from

alongside tractor.

Remove bolt that secures mower deck to side panet of

carton with 3/8" wrench.

Remove mower deck from carton, Lay aside for

installation later, Remove cardboard from discharge

chute,

•Remove plastic wrap from seat and hood

TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

(See Fig, 1)

•Position front wheels straight forward.

ePlace spacer on steering shaft,,

•Place steering wheel on steering

steering wheel down firmty

shaft, Push

STEERING

WHEEL

SPRING PIN

CLUTCH

LEVER

FIG. 1

SHIFT CONTROL

LEVER BRAKE, CLUTCH PEDAL

VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE OF TRACTOR

FIG. 2

eAlign cross holes in steering wheel with holes in

steering shaft. NOTE: Use a small Phillips screw-

driver with a 1f4 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 opposite side with a hammer,,

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

(See Fig. 2)

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE STAPLES IN

SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES OF TRACTOR BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO ROLL OFF SKID.,

•Carefully cut wire ties (front and back) holding tractor to

skid..

• Release parking brake by depressing brake-clulch

pedal,,

• Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position.

• Carefully roll tractor backwards off wood skid,

(ASSISTANCE MAY BE REQUIRED,,)

IMPORTANT: DO NOT LIFT TRACTOR BY HOOD OR

FENDER,

ASSEMBLY

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

PREPARE BATTERY

For shipping purposes, battery is installed, Remove battery

(see TO REMOVE BATTERY instructions below),

CAUTION: Wear eye and face shietd_

Wash hands or clothing immediately if

_-accidentally in contact with battery acid_

Do not smoke° Fumes from charged battery acid are

explosive°

Follow the CAUTIONS located on the battery° Al-

ways wear gloves, clothing and goggles to protect

your hands, skin and eyes.

TO REMOVE BATTERY (See Fig 3) -

e Lift seal

• Disconnect negative (-) black battery cable with a 7It6"

wrench

eSlide battery boot away from positive (+) battery terminal

and disconnect positive (+) red battery cable with a 7t16"

wrench..

e Remove plastic wing nut from battery hold-down

rod NOTE: Lay aside for battery installation later

• Remove battery hold-down rod and battery hold-down

bracket. NOTE: Lay aside for battery installation later

• Lift battery out of tractor,.

e Place battery on level sufface=

e Proceed TO ACTIVATE THE BATTERY instructions

DANGER

Always disconnect negative (black) cable first.

Removing posltlve cable first can result In sparks if

the wrench touches any metal surface° Be sure

battery hold-down bracket does not touch battery

terminals and cause aspark.

TO ACTIVATE THE BATTERY (See Fig, 4) -

e Remove vent caps from battery,.

e Fill battery with battery acid, Fill each cell until it

reaches bottom of vent wells_ Do not over fill,.

OAllow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty

minutes and then check level of acid, if acid is

below level outlined on electrolyte package, add more

acid until correct level is reached,,

IMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY,

1T IS NECESSARY THE BATTERY BE CHARGED BEFORE

USE, FAILURE TO CHARGE BATTERY CAN RESULT IN

SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE

VENT CAP

VENT

|1155:

CUT'AWAY ViEW OF BATTERY

BATTERY

CELL ACID

LEVEL

FIG. 4

BATTERY HOLD-DOWN BRACKET ,

NEGATIVE BLACK

BATTERY CABLE

BATTERY

1/4 X3/4 INCH HEX HEAD SCREW

BAT_'ERY

BOOT

POSITIVE (+) RED

BATTERY CABLE

POSITIVE (+) BATTERY TERMINAL

X 3/4 INCH HEX HEAD SCREW

. NEGA3'IVE (-) BATTERY TERMINAL

NEGATIVE (-) BLACK

BATTERY CABLE

BATTERY

HOLD*DOWN

_ROD

BOOT POSITIVE (+) RED BATTERY CABLE

CLrr-AWAY VIEW FROM RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF TRACTOR

FIG. 3

ASSEMBL Y

CAUTION: Handle electrolyte with care°

It is an acid and poison. Always wear eye

shields, and protect skin when handling

acid or battery.

POISON -CAUSES SEVERE BURNS

Contains sulfuric acid,,

Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing°

To prevent accidents, neutralize excess acid with

baking soda and rinse empty container with water°

TREATMENT:

EXTERNAL - Flush with water.

INTERNAL -Drink large quantities of water or milk,.

Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten eggs or

vegetable oil Call physician immediately°

EYES - Flush with water for 15 minutes and get

prompt medical attention.

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN

e Charge battery at a rate of six (6) amps for t hour.

Use a 12-volt battery charger. Observe all safety

precautions required for battery charging Complete as-

sembly section of this manual while waiting for battery to

charge°

e Check acid level after the battery is charged_ If

acid has fallen below correct level, add distilled or iron

free water

eInstall vent caps to cover vent wells,. Wash top of battery

with water to remove any acid, then wipe dr#,,

e Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no

damage has occurred in handling,

eDispose of excess battery acid. Neutralize acid for dis-

posal by adding it to four inches of water in a five (5) gal-

lon plastic container Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle

while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda

causes no more foaming.

CHECK "TIRE PRESSURE

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

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

cutting performance..

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

cap and pulling them from the wheels..

e Use tire pressure gauge to check amount of air in tires.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual

e Replace hub caps. Position on wheels and push firmly

TO INSTALL MOWER DECK

e Place cutting height adjustment in highest position by

pressing cutting height adjustment pedal all the way

down until it latches. See TO SELECT MOWER

CUTTING HEIGHT in OPERATION section of this

manual 1f cutting height is not in highest position, the

deck brackets will hit the lift arms while sliding the deck

under the tractor,.

e Place mower deck on right side of tractor with chute

deflector away from tractor

MOWER DECK

ENGAGEMENT CABLE

OPEN SIDE OF _MOWER DECK

SPRING END \BELT GUARD

MOWER CLUTCH

CABLE SPRING

IDLER PULLE

MOWER DECK

DRIVE BELT

DECK

HITCH

FIG. 5

Turn front wheels of tractor to maximum left turn_.

Lift deck hitch and slide deck under tractor to acentered

position_

e From left side of tractor, slide deck rearward Then

connect mower deck engagement cable to mower clutch

cable spring (see Fig..5).Be sure open side of spring end

is pointed down (see Fig_ 5 inset),

• Verify that mower belt is routed as shown in Fig 5, and

free of the deck hitch.

• Slide deck toward front of tractor Pull lower engine pulley

belt guides away from engine and slip mower

deck drive belt onto lower engine pulley.. Reposition belt

guides to 1/16" from pulley if needed

LOWER ENGINE

PULLEY BELT GUIDES

LOWER

ENGINE PULLEY

FIG. 6

ASSEMBLY .......................................

• Underneath the footrests of the tractor, remove hairpin

cotters and flat washers from the left and right hand

hanger pins and lay aside (see Fig. 7A)

•Remove hitch rod and hairpin cotter from front mounting

bracket and lay aside (see Fig 7B)

® Align holes in the mower deck hitch with the top set of

holes in the front mounting bracket and reinstall the hitch

rod and hairpin cotter (see Fig 7B),

e Place cutting height adjustment pedal in lowest position

by moving memory rod to position ! and pressing pedaf

latch to retease cutting height adjustment pedal NOTE:

Be sure left and right rear lift arms are to the inside of the

left and right deck lift brackets (see Fig,, 7A).

e Lift deck slightly and flex left rear hanger pin inward to

snap hanger pin into left deck lift bracket stot Secure

hanger pin in place with flatwasher and hairpin cotter re-

moved 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 flatwasher and hairpin cotter

removed earlier (see Fig. 7A)

eCheck mower deck leveling and adjustment as required

(See TO LEVEL MOWER DECK in SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual).

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

•.See figures shown for replacing motion and mower blade

drive belts in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

section of this manual Verify belts are routed correctly

TO ADJUST MOWER DECK WHEELS

(See Fig. 8)

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 a firm, level surface, such as a driveway

or garage floor._

eSet cutting height adjustment to lowest anticipated

cutting heighL 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 9It6" wrenches

eChange wheel height adjustment by relocating each

whee! into desired hole of wheel mounting bracket.

e Reinsta!l bolt and nut on each side and secure nuts

tightly.

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)

DECK LIFT

BRACKET

FLATWASHER

HAIRPIN \_

COTTE R

HANGER PIN

REAR LIFT ARM

(RIGHT SIDE)

FRONT

MOUNTING

BRACKET

VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE OF TRACTOR

FIG,,7A

HAIRPIN

COTTER

H_TCHROD MOWER DECK

HITCH

VIEW FROM FROI_FrOF TRACTOR

FIG. 7B

MOWER DECK

WHEEL

NUT

AXLE BOLT

WHEELMOUNTING

BRACKET

RIGHT SIDEWHEELBHOWN

FIG, 8

REINSTALL CHARGED BATTERY

(See Fig. 9)

•Raise seat and place battery back in tractor

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

NOTE: Be sure ignition key is in OFF position.

•Place battery hold-down bracket through slot in back of

console. NOTE: Turn bracket to side, pface throughslot

inconsole and rotate upright

ASSEMBLY

DANGER

Always connect pos[ttve (red) cable first. Connect-

ing negative cable first can result in sparks if the

wrench touches any metal surface. Be sure battery

hold-down bracket does not touch battery terminals

and cause a spark.

Place hook end of battery hold-down rod through large

hole in main frame and hook into smalt hole in front of

batter_'..

Place threaded end of hold-down rod through loop in

bracket and secure with plastic wing nut, NOTE: Tighten

with pliers if necessary

e Attach positive (+) red battery cable to positive (+}

terminal on battery with a 1/4 X 3/4 inch head screw and

a 1/4 inch keps nut, Tighten nut securely.

o Place battery boot over positive (+) battery terminal (see

Fig 9 inset),

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

terminal on battery with a 1/4 X 314 inch hex head screw

and a 1t4 inch keps nut, Tighten nut securely,

BATTERY HOLD-DOWN BRACKET

SLOT

114 X 3/4 INCH HEX HEAD

NEGATIVE (-) B LACK BATTERY

BATTERY CABLE BOOT

/.oo+,+

POSITIVE (+) BATTERY TERMINAL

X 3/4 INCH HEX HEAD SCREW

(-) BATTERY TERMINAL

NEGATIVE (-) BLACK

BATTERY CABLE

BATTERY

HOLD-DOWN

ROD

SMALL HOLE

ERY BOOT POSITIVE (+) RED BATTERY CABLE

CUT+AWAY VIEW FROM RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF TRACTOR

FIG. 9

,# CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT,

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

All assembly instructions have been completed,

/No remaining loose parts in carton,

./ Battery is properly prepared and charged, (Minimum I

hour at 6 amps)+

/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely

/All tires are properly inflated, (For shipping purposes, the

tires were over-inflated at the factory),

/ Be sure mower deck is property leveled side-to-side/

front-to-rear for best cutting results, (T_res must be prop-

erty inflatedfor leveling).

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

properly around pulleys and inside all belt guides,

,,z 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

IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,Y/ Engine oil is at proper level,

,1"/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regurar Unleaded

gasoline,,

,[/ Become familiar with all controls-their tocation and

function+ Operate controls before starting engine,,

// Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

TRACTOR

Compare illustrations(see Fig,_I0) withyour tractorto familiarize yourself withlocations of various controis and adjustments

Save this manuat for future reference,

CHECKSTARTING

SEQUENCE

INDICATOR

THROTTLE ATTACHMENT

CONTROL LEVER

LEVER

CHOKE

CONTROL

cUTTING HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT PEDAL

_ETER

BRAKE_LUTCH

LATCH

MEMORYROD \

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

_,_ ,. • ,,._,',,....................

FIG, 10

SH|FTCONTROL

LEVER

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

ignition Switch -Used to start and stop engine,.

Choke Control - 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 clutch and brake

tractor and start engine_

Shift Control Lever -Used to select ground speed ranges

and directionof motion (forward-neutral-reverse)_

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

in park position..

Cutting Height Adjustment Pedal - Used to change height

of cuL

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.

OPERATION

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

severe eye damage Always wear safety gfasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing

any adjustments or repairs.,

We recommend standard safety glasses, available at SEARS Refail or Catalog Stores, or a wide vision

safety mask for over your glasses

LOW

THEmG_

G1., FULLY DEPRESS CDT HEIGHT

PEDAL

_J_ _ 2, POSmON MEMORYRODTO

DESIRED HEtGHT

i_1 3 RELEASECUT HE{GHT

PEDAL

1'O_I_.M_SPORY

1,, FULLY DEPRESS CUT HE]GHT

PEDAL

• READOPERATORSIMNUAL(S)

KNOWLDCATZoN&FUNCTIONOFALLCONTROLS

, KEE_GUARDS SAFETfSHIELDSANDSWffCHES

NPLACE J_J'_OWORK NG PROPERLY

*REMOVE OSJECTSTHATCAN BETHROWN BY

sueDE(s)

,DO N_ UOW WHEN C_LDREN OR OTHERS ARE

"AROUND

• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN OR PASSENGERS

LOOK DOWNAND BERIND BEFORE AND

WHILEBACKING

DONOTMOWWHEREMOWERCANTIPORSLIP

IF MACHINESTOPS GOING UP HiLL OISENGAGE

BLADE(5_AND SACK DOWN SLOWLY

,REUOYEKEYWHENLEAVINGMACHINE

AVOID SUDDEN TURRS

, GO UP AND DOWNSLOPERpNOT ACROSS

PEDAL

ALWAYS SET PARKING BRAKE

BEFORE LEAVING OR ENGINE WILL

STOP

1, FULLY DEPRESS BRAKFJCLUTCH

PEDAL

2. PUSH LEVER FOWARD AND HOLD

3, RELEASE BRAKEtCLb'TCH PEDAL

TO RELEASE PA._RING BD-,,ttJKE

t, FULLY DEPRESS BRAKE.tCLUTCH

PEDAL LEVER W1LL RELEASE

OPERATING IHSTItUCTIOH$

....... (READOWNERSMANUAL) _,_._=_!_:_ :._*-..................... _i_

TO START TO STOP TO SHIFT _r, ARS

1. DISENGAGEAT[ACHMF___,ffCLUTCH 1, FULLY DEPRESS SRAKEgCLUTCH PEDAL t FULLY DEPRESS BRAKE/CLUTCH PEDAL

2. FULLY DEPRESS BRAKEJCLUTCHPEDAL 2, DBENGAGEArTACHMENTCLUTCH 2 SHIFTTODES_REDGEAR

3_ SHF[ TO NEUTRAL 3. SH]F[TO NEUTRAL 3. RELEASE BRAKFJCLUTCH PEDAL SLOWLY

4. SETTHROTTLETO FULL(CHOKE ]F NEEDED) 4., ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE

\,,,5. TURN IGNiTiON TO START 5TURN IGNmON TO OFF

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

eDepress brake-clutch pedal fully (all thG way down) and

hold,,

eNever use choke to stop engine,

NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit is standing

idle with engine running, hot engine gases may cause "brown-

ing" of grass,, To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine

when stopping tractor on grass areas.

ePush parking brake lever forward and engage notch in

parking brake lever against main frame.

oTo release parking brake, apply pressure to brake-clutch

pedal and spring will automaticaUy release parking brake

lever°

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

•Puff the clutch lever rearward to the DISENGAGED

position,

CAUTION: Blades will not stop imme-

diately. Keep hands and feet from under

mower deck and away from discharge

chute.

TRACTOR -

• Depress brake-clutch pedal fully (all the way down),

e 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 teaving vehicle to prevent unauthorized

use_

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine

Do not use to start a warm engine,

• To engage choke control, pull knob out, Slowly push knob

in as engine warms up to disengage,,

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

•FAST throttle position is necessary for best bagging and

mowing parformance.

• Operating engine at other than FAST position reduces

battery charging rate and the engine cooling air flow,

TO MOVE BACKWARD AND FORWARD

The direction of motion (forward - reverse) and ground

speed ranges (1-2-3-4-5-6) are controlled by shiftcontrol

lever,,

•Start tractor with brake-dutch pedal depressed and shift

control lever in NEUTRAL position.

• Move shift control lever to reverse or forward speed range_

NOTE: Always come to a full stop before changing direction

of motion,,

e Slowly release brake-clutch pedal to start movement.

.................. OPERATZON

TO SELECT MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 11)

The cutting height is selected by placing the memory

rod in the desired height position The cutting height range is

approximately 2 to 4 inches

o Press cutting height adjustment pedal all the way+ down

until it lalches,+

• Move memory rod to desired cutting height. Lowest cutting

height is towardfront of tractor and highest is toward rear

of tractor. The latched pedal position is the highest cutting

position.,

e Press pedal latch to release pedal, mower deck will tower

to the desired cutting heighL

eThe memory positions (1 thru 5) change height of cut

approximately 3t8 inch each. Total available cutting height

adjustments exceeds 2 inches

eThe average lawn should be cut approximately 2-1t2"

during cool season and over 3" during hot months, For

healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth,.

e For best cutting performance, grass over 6" in height

should be mowed twice, 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..Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with en-

gine running and brake+clutch pedal not fully depressed with

parking brake lever locked, and/or attachment clutch lever

engaged, will shut off engine..

eSelect desired height of cut withcutting height adjustment

pedal

® TO START MOWER +Slowly move attachment clutch lever

to ENGAGED position..

•TO STOP MOWER +Move attachment clutch iever to

DISENGAGED position.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either discharge chute deflector,

or entire grass catcher, on mowers so

equipped, tn place.

PEDAL LATCH

CUTTING HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT PEDAL

MEMORY F _1-5{'tOP TO BOTTOM)

VIEW OF LEFT SIDE OF TRACTOR

FIG. 11

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: On slopes, be very cautious

and avoid sharp turns to prevent tipping

or loss of control, NEVER carry passen-

gers.

eChoose slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

eAvoid stopping, starting or changing speed on hills.

®If slowing is necessary, move throttlecontrollever to slower

position.

® It stopping is necessary, push brake-clutch pedal fully (oil

way down) and engage parking brake,

e Move shift control lever to NEUTRAL position

• Torestart movement, release parkingbrake and move shift

control lever to 1st gear, Be sure you have allowed

enough room for unit to roll slightly as you restart

movement.

• Make all turns slowly+

TO TRANSPORT TRACTOR

• Fully depress cutting height adjustment pedal into highest

position..

• Whenpushingortowing your unit, be sure shift control lever

is in NEUTRAL position.

e Slowly release parking brake and brake+clutch pedal.

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

OPERA TION

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Read OPERATION and CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

sections of this manual before trying to start the engine

•Check to make sure engine crankcase is full of oil Never

run engine unless crankcase is lull of oil and dipstick is

tightened securely into oi! tube

eTo change engine oil, see ENGINE LUBRICATION in

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this

manual.

ADD GASOLINE

eFill tank (see Fig.. 11A)+Use fresh, clean, regular Unleaded

gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and

lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).

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 fuels

(called 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

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

and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh

fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional inior+

mation. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur

,FUEL CAP

FIG+,11A

FUEL TANK

_lb CAUT|ON: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler

neck. Do not over fill Wipe off any spilled

oi! 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 of

fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from tank to

engine

Your tractor has two lockout switches that connect solenoid to

brake+clutch pedal and attachment clutch lever, When start-

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

attachment clutch lever must be in DISENGAGED position to

engage lockout switches The Check Starting Sequence indi-

cator wit! light unless these conditions are met

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch. The engine will stop if operator is not firmly seated in

operator's seat when attachment clutch lever is engaged.

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

engine to stop.

in addition, your tractor has a traction clutch switch. If opera-

tor must temporarily leave tractor seat to remove an obstruc-

tion, adjust engine, etc, the engine will stop unless the brake-

clutch pedat is fully depressed and parking brake lever

locked.

•Depress brake-clutch pedal and set parking brake

•Place the shift control lever in NEUTRAL position

• Move attachment clutch lever to DISENGAGED position

• Pull choke control out to CHOKE position for cold engine

start, For warm engine start, do not use choke control,

•Move throttle control to midway between FAST and SLOW

positions

eTurn ignition key clockwise to START position and release

key as soon as engine starts, Do not run starter

continuously for more than t5 seconds per minute if

engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle

to FAST position, wait a few minutes and try again..

ALL-WHEEL STEERING FEATURE

Because both front and rear wheels turn, an all+wheel steering

tractor is very maneuverable. If the tractor becomes wedged

against a wall, fence or other obstruction, do the following:

o Move shift control lever to No. I position

o Turn steering wheel slightly away from obstruction.

NOTE: If you turn steering wheel sharply, rear wheels will

turn in opposite direction of front wheels (turning into

obstruction you are trying to move away from).

eMove shift control lever to reverse positionto back out of

dead ends Be sure tractor is completely stopped before

shifting into reverse.

_AUTION: Look down and behind before and

while backing.

OPERATION

MOWING TIPS

eDo not use tire chains when mower housing is attached to

unit

eRun the engine at FAST speed position.

• Control forward ground speed with shift control 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 g round speed_

eYour mower may tend to leave unmowed strips when long

and tender gr ass 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 cut. To overcome this condition, we advise mowing lawn

in a counterclockwise direction, overlapping previous cut,

which allows lifting action of rotating blades to lift grass into

cutting path.

e When mowing large 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 12).,

eBe sure your mower is adjusted properly, front-to-rear and

side-to-side, (see To Level Mower Deck in Service

•and Adjustments section)

eOnly cut grass that is dry

eMow grass often Short grass clippings wilt decay fast

e Keep blades sharp. Sharp blades vviflcut better.

eYour tractor is very maneuverable and can be reversed to

back out of dead ends.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

To mulch grass with a mulching mower, you wilt 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 siowing

down the pace that you currently use to mow your fawn 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 itis with a conventional lawn mower_

WHEN MULCHING LAWN FOR THE FIRST T1ME-

•Set cutting height at highest setting and mow in one

direction._

eUpon completion of first mowing, lower the cutting height to

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

cut or in a cfiss-cross pattern. You can also recur in

same direction by overlapping the center of the mower over

the wheel tracks of the first cut.

,_ CAUTION: Look down and behind beforeand white backing. Disengage mower

blades before backing upo

FIG. 12

RETRAINING LAWN TO BE CUTWITH MULCHING MOWER-

•Mow your lawn frequently

eFor a mulching mower to performbest, we recommend that

you remove about ! "to 1-1/2" of grass with each cut ifyour

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

as tt2" on final cut to produce the best possible result. 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

recommendthat you follow instructions for first time mulch-

ingto bring lawn back to a manageable height. The opti-

mumgrass height isdependent on grass type and immediate

local growing conditions, Consult your local agricultural

extension office for this information.

• Keep your engine running at full speed (throttleat fast) 11

youslow downthe engine running speedyou willslow bfade

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

cut grass properly.

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

sure it is clean and free of grass buildup. 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 tips while

cutting grass quickly and efficiently

eKeep your lawn watered, fertilized frequently, and free of

debris,

•Mulching mower willnot perform properly in wet grass Cut

only when it is dry..

NOTE: To convert from mulching to conventional Iawnmowing

see TO REMOVE MULCHING PLUG in CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES section ot this manual.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on thistractor does not cover items that have been

subjected to operator abuse or negligence 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 uniL

All adjustments in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section

of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

Once a year you should replace spark plug. clean or

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

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

mixture and help your engine run better and last longer

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oii level..

oCheck brake operation.

•Check tire pressure

eCheck for loose tasteners

CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES

SCHEDULE

FILL IN SERVICE DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

BEFORE EACH USE

AFTER FIRST 5HOURS

+EVERY 8 HOURS I

EVERY 25 HOURS

EVERY 50 HOURS

tEVERY 100 HOURS

BEGINNING EACH SEASON

i ,

' t BEFORE STORAGE

J++i

+.i i SERVICE DATES

Check Brake Operat!on J = _ ! ! I

.......... '..... _ .... .4. = !

Check Tire Pressure " i _ :1

T Check for Loose Fasteners v" 4' I _

R Sharpen or Replace Mower BIades + 4"3 . , ,_ ____[. '/ ..__

A Lub,oa_+nCha..... I ' + J _ i___4 i !. !

° -1 ., _T_[:

T0 Clean Battery and Terminals I _ ii i::_____ _ZZ__----, j_ ....... J" _-_

RCheckTransmissi0n Coo!ing t 4" ! J + 1 ! I I

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I _-2-T_ _- ....

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension + _...! i I _ ! I .._ ! t i

Check Engine Oil Level 4" _ ! ' + "-'-_- ............ i .... J I

Change Engine Of.!

Clean Air Fi+ter

Clean Air Screen

......... I--- #"

'/'2 , ,

iinspe_ MufflertSpark Arresie; ........ J {............I i

Re#iaceQii Filter (if equipped)- i ! ! ,4,._ I

i i + I

..................t I

+ 4' [ t

C ean Eng ne Coo ing Fins i J 2 ;I j I i '

Replace Spark PIug ..... i--- j _ -{ J } '

.......................................... | i .......... ...... ,_ " "

Replace Air Filter.........Paper Cartridge 1 , ! ! lJ'21 ;i' J'2 ' " ....... -_'---q J '

, ' +......i- ......!-+----j---d-- _

Replace Fuel Filter ! _ I '/ i

......................... + i ! • ...............i i I .....

l . t...... I , .

(1) Change more oiler} when operating ur_der a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures

(2) Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions (3) - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

LUBRICATION CHART

Orientation view only,, Do Not stand on end_ OSTEERINGGEAR

QFRONTAXLE

PIVOT POINTS

WHEEL

BEARINGS

(_END OF

DRAG LiNK

SECTOR GEAR

IAND BOTTOM OF

STEER1NG SHAFT

ENDOF

DRAG LINK

UNIVERSAL

JOINT

(SAME ON

BOTH SIDES)

STEERING

IPIVOT POINTS

(SAME ON

BOTH SIDES)

VIEW FROM LEFT SIDE OF TRACTOR

MOWER DECK HITCH

PIVOT POINTS

RIGHT SIDE

MOWER DECK

WHEEL

EoFTSIDE

WER DECK

WHEEL

QSAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL API -SG

@GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any

maintenance..

BRAKE OPERATION

Your tractor is equipped withan adjustable disc brake To check

brake operation do the following:

• Stoptractor on a level surface and place shift control lever

in NEUTRAL position.

eDepress brake_clutch pedal enough to latch parking brake

in 2nd notch.

e Try to push tractor, lf you are 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

in 4th notch_

eTry to 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

section of 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),

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

SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual),

e Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect controlchemicals

which can harm rubber.

oAvoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other

hazards that may cause tire damage

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY

SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS

• Fully depress brakeoctutch pedal and set

parking brake.,

e Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL

position,

• Place attachment clutch lever in DISEN-

GAGED position,,

e Turn ignition key OFF and remove key°

• Make sure the blades and all movtng

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 file or on a grinding

wheel. We suggest they be sharpened or replaced after every

25 hours or mowing, Check blades more often if mowing in

sandy conditions.,

BLADE

MOUNTING

SCREWS

SHARPEDGE

Fig, 13

BENTTIPEDGE

BLADE

SPRING

WASHERS

GRADE 5Q

BOLT SHOWN MOUNTING

SCREW

Fig° 14

•Do not attempt to sharpen blades while they are on mower,

e Replace bent or damagedbladeso

BLADE REMOVAL (See Figs. 13 and 14)

• Remove mowerdeck (seeTO REMOVE MOWER DECK

in this section),,

•Remove blade mounting hardware securing blade

•Install new blade with bent tip edges up.. Blade wiUnot cut

if bent tip edges are not up toward top of mower deck,

eSecure biade to mower deck with mounting hardware

removed earlier_ Be sure all parts are re-assembled in

proper order as shown.

eTighten blade mounting bolts securely, "Werecommend

using a 10 inch wrench ortorque wrench, If atorque wrench

is used, torque bolts to between 30 -35 ft lbs).

IMPORTANT: Blade mounting bolts are Grade 5 heat treated as

shown in Fig° 14 inset.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig= 15)

Care should be taken to keep blade balanced An unbalanced

blade wilt cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to

mower and engine

•Blade can be sharpened witha file or on a grinding wheel

Do not attempt to sharpen while on mower.

ePlace 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 batanced

TO REMOVE MULCHING PLUG

(See FIG. 16)

Your tractor has a mulching kit installed on the mower deck. To

convert from mulching to regular lawnmowing, the mulching

plug may be removed as follows:

e Remove the two 5/16-18 wing nuts and 5/16 lock washers

from atop of mulching plug installed inside mower deck

chute,

•The two 5/16-18 x ,75 inch carriage bolts wil! drop and can

be easily removed from underneath the mulching plug

and toe guard.

o Remove mulching plug from mower chute DO NOT

remove toe guard. Your tractor is now ready to be used as

a conventional mower.

® Store mulching plug and hardware ina safe placelor future

use.

•To reinstall plug reverse the above steps

BATTERY (See Fig. 17)

Your tractorhas a battery charging system which issufficient for

normal use However, periodic charging of battery with an

automotive charger will extend its life.

• The acid level in each battery should be even with bottoms

of vent wells Add only distilled or ironfree water if neces-

saP/ Do not over fitl

• Keep battery and terminals clean,.

•Keep battery bolts tight,

_, Keep vent caps and small vent holes in caps open

eRecharge at 6 amps for 1 hour.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS -

Corrosion and dirt on battery and terminals can cause slow

battery power drain.

•Remove terminal guard (if so equipped),

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery

cable and remove battery from tractor (see To Remove

Battery in Assembly section of this manual),

e Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking

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

solution into cells.

• Rinsebattery' withplain water and dry.

• Clean terminals and batterycable endswith wirebrush until

bright

BLADE

CENTER HOLE

Fig. 15

MULCHING PLUG

TOEGUARD

CARRIAGE X.75

Fig. 16

VENT CAP \

VENT

BATTERY

CELL ACID

LEVEL

FIG. 17

•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

•Reinstall battery (see TO INSTALL BATTERY in

ASSEMBLY section of this manual),.

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours and

replace if required The mower blade drive belt and tractor drive

belts can be adjusted to providelonger belt life (see TO ADJUST

BLADE DRIVE BELT orTO 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

restrictcooling

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Read ENGINE instructions in this section and OPERATION

section of this manual before trying to start engine

NOTE: Be sure oil has been added to engine crankcase

before trying to start engine.

OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

Onty use high quality detergent oil rated with APf service

classification SG Select the oil's SAE viscosity g fade according

to your expected operating temperature:

RECOMMENDED VISCOSITY GRADES

32°F

COLDER_€ I --_WARMER

5W30 SAE30

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

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will

result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F.

Check your engine oi] level more frequently to avoid possible

engine damage from running low on oil

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 18 & 19)

Raise and lower hood slowly to avoid personal injury or

damage to tractor.

eBe sure tractor is parked on a level surface

eOitwill drain more freely when warm.

eClean area around oil fill drain and cap before removing

dipstick.

eCatch oil in a suitable container

eRemove oil fitt cap/dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt

to enter the engine when changing oil

• Remove oii drain plug.

•After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain

plug and tighten securely.

•Refill engine crankcase with oil through oil fill tube Pour

slowly° Do not over fill For approximate capacity see

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual.

•Use gauge on oi!fillcap/dipstickfor checking level.. Be sure

oil fill cap istightened securely for accurate reading. Keep

oil at FULL lineon dipstick

AIR SCREEN (See Fig. '19)

Engine air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to

preventengine damage from overheating. Clean air screen with

compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers

ENGINE COOLING FINS

(See Fig. 20)

Grass, chaff or dirt may clog the rotating screen and the air

cooling system, especially after prolonged service in cutting

tall dry grasses Yearly or every 100 hours, whichever occurs

first, remove the blower housing and clean internal cooling

lins and surfaces as shown to avoid overheating and engine

damage. Clean more often if necessary

VIEW FROM RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF ENGINE

Fig, 18

IOIL FILL CAP/

AIR SCREEN DIPSTICK

Fig. 19

CLEAN AREA OF

ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS

Flg. 20

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 21)

"Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by

using a dirty air filter. Clean foam pre-cteaner element after

every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper

cartridge every 100 hours orevery season, whichever occurs

first, Service air cleaner mote often under dusty conditions..

e.. Remove knobs and air cleaner cover

TO SERVICE FOAM PRE-CLEANER-

•Remove foam pre-cleaner by slidingitoff the cartridge.

e Wash foam pre-cleaner in liquiddetergent and water

•Squeeze foam pre_cleaner dry in a clean cloth..

• Saturate foam pre-cleaner in engine oil. Wrapfoam pre-

cleaner in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove

ALL EXCESS oil

eReinstall foam pre_cieanerover cartridge.

e Reinstall air cleaner cover and tighten knobs securely

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE-

e Remove wing nuts and cover plate..

e Remove cartridge and clean by tapping gently on flat

surface..

o If very dirty, replace or wash in a non-sudsing detergent

and warm water solution Rinse thoroughly with water

from inside out until water runs clear. Let cartridge dry

thoroughly before using.

• Reinstall cartridge, cover plate and wing nuts.

e Reinstall air cleaner cover and tighten knob securely

IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS

KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN CAR-

TRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRES-

SURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if so

equipped) as itcould 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 p!ug type and gap setting is shown in PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 22)

Fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter

becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re-

placement is required. Make sure new filter is installed with

the IN marking toward the tank and the OUT marking toward

the engine Check fuel system components frequently and

replace any parts showing wear or cracks

• With engine coo!, remove filter and plugfuel line sections.

Place new fuel filter inpositioninfuel line witharrow pointing

towards carburetor.

Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly

positioned..

immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

KNOBS

_CLEANERCOVER

WING NUTS

COVER PL/_TE

CARTRIDGE

Fig. 21

FUEL FILTER

CLAMP

Fig° 22

CLEANING

@Clean engine, battery, seat, transaxle, finish, etc. of all

foreign matter.

@ Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil,

etc

@ Protect painted surfaces with automotive lype wax,

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your

tractor unless electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water ouL Water in engine can

shorten engine life..

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS

e Depress brake-clutch pedal and set parking brake°

® Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position_

e Place attachment clutch lever in DISENGAGED position,

e 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,

e Place cutting height adjustment pedal in lowest cutting

position by moving memory rod to position 1 and pressing

pedal latch to release cutting height adjustment pedal

® Turn |font wheels all the way to the left to allow mower deck

hitch to slide past right front wheel,

• Remove hairpin cotter from mower deck hitch and

removedeck hitch rod from top holes of the front mounting

bracket (see Fig° 23A).,

•Lower deck hitch.,

•Remove hairpin cotter and Flatwasher from hanger pin of

rightrear lift arm and slide off right mower deck lift bracket

(see Fig, 23B).

eRemove hairpincotter and Flatwasher from hanger pin of

left rearlift arm and slide off left mower deck liftbracket (see

Fig 23B),

e Pull lower enginepulley belt guides away from pulley(see

Fig. 24)_

e Move mower deck forward and remove mower deck drive

belt from lower engine pulley, Reposition belt guides_

eDisconnect mower deck engagement cable from mower

clutch cable spring (see Fig 25)

e Place cutting height adjustment pedal in highest cutting

position°

•Pull mower deck out from under rightside 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, ifcutting height is not in highest position, the

deck brackets will hit the lift arms while sliding the deck

under the tractor.

•Place mower deck on right side of tractor with

chute deflector away from tractor.

•Turn front wheels of tractor to maximum left turn,

eLift deck hitch and slide deck under tractorto a centered

position

@From left side of tractor, slide deck rearward,,Then connect

mower deck engagement cable to mower clutch cable

spring (see Fig. 25). Be sure open side of spring end is

pointeddown (see Fig., 25 inset).

FRONT

MOUNTING

BRACKET

HAIRPIN

MOWERDECK

HITCH

VIEW FROM FROt_I "OF TRACTOR

FIG. 23A

MOWER DECK

LIFT BRACKET

(RIGHT SIDE)

FLATWASHER \\_, I

VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE OF TRACTOR

FIG. 23B

LOWER ENGINE

PULLEY BELT GUIDES

LOWER

ENGINE PULLEY

FIG,,24

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

® Slide deck toward front of tractor Puff lower engine pulley

belt guides away from engine and slip mower deck drive

be_t onto lower engine puIley Reposition be_t guides to

1/16+' from pulley.

•Underneath the footrests of the tractor, remove hairpin

cotters and flatwashers from left and right hand hang er pins

and _ay aside (see Fig 23B).

eRemove hitch rod and hairpin cotter from trent mounting

bracket and lay aside (see Fig. 23A)

® Align holes inthe mower deck hitch with the top set of holes

in the front mounting bracket and reinstafl the hitch rod and

hairpin cotter

•Place cutting height adjustment peda_ in lowest position by

moving memory rod to position 1 and pressing pedal la',ch

to release cutting height adjustment pedal NOTE: Be sure

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

tift brackets (see Fig 23B).

• Lift deck slightly and flex left rear hanger pin inward to s nap

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

in place with Flatwasher and hairpin cotter removed earlier

•Lift deck slightly and flex right rear hanger pin inward to

snap hanger pin into right deck lift bracket slot Secure

hanger pin !n place with Flatwasher and hairpin cotter

removed earlier (see Fig. 23B)

•Check mower deck reveling and adjustment as required

See TO LEVEL MOWER DECK in this section of the

manual

MOWER DECK

ENGAGEMENTCABLE MOWERDECK

%. BELT GUARD

OPEN SIDE

HOOK END

MOWER

CABLESPRING

IDLER PULLEY

MOWER

DECK H_TCH

DRWE

BELT

FIG,+ 25

TO LEVEL MOWER DECK

Adjust mower deck while tractor is parked on level ground

or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated (see

PRODUCTSPECfF1CATtONSonpage3ofthis manual) lftires

are over or under inflated, you will not proper_y adjust your

mower deck.

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

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

mounting screws may betoo tight. The outside mounting screws

must be loose enough to allow front axle to pivot. NOTE: Do Not

loosen center mounting screw.

eCheck and adjust height of mower deck (see TO ADJUST

MOWER DECK HEIGHT in this section)

• Place mower deck cutting height adjustment in mid-cut

posit{on (No 3) for all adjustments

SiDE-TO+SIDE ADJUSTMENT ( See Fig 26A)

•Measure height, from leve_ surface, of teft and right blade

tips at outside edge of mower deck If blades are equa+ or

not more than 1/8 inch difference, no side+to+side adjust-

ment is necessary

Fig,.26A

• If adiustment is necessary, !oosen right side eccentric mountir

screw and turnecce_tric clockwise or counterclockwise as requir_

to revel mower deck, NOTE: When groove on eccentric is pointir

down, rightside of mower deck is at itslowest position When groin

is pointing up, right side of mower deck is at its highest position

•Hold eccentric with a wrench while tightening eccentric mountir

screws secure{y

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT_TO-REAR ADJUSTMENT ( See Fig 26B)

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

at front and rearof mower deck. Ifdistances are equalor not

more than lib inch lower in front, no adiustment is neces-

sary..

o If adjustment is necessary, loosen front eccentric mounting

screws and turn front adjustment eccentric clockwise or

counterclockwise as required. NOTE: When groove on

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 lower position on mower deck mounting bracket.

e Hold eccentric with a wrench while tightening eccentric

mounting screws securely..

TO ADJUST MOWER DECK HEIGHT

(See Fig. 27)

Before making any mower deck height adjustments check air

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

mower deck height to be properly adiusted.. For recommended

air pressure, see "Product Specifications" on page 3o

The main frame on the lawn tractor should be level across the

front from left side to right side..If main frame will not sit level, the

two outstde 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.

•Place tractor on alevel surface..

Place cutting height in lowest position (No. t see inset).

Measure height of mower deck from bottom edge of left

front corner to ground. Height should be t-3/4 inches, if

adjustment is necessary, go to next step..

Locate adjustment nut near left mower deck lift arm (see

Fig. 27)°

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 counteF

clockwise to lower mower deck.

eRe-check measurement as outlined above.. If more

adjustment is necessary, turn adjustment nut until

height ol mower deck is 1-3/4 inches..

•Tighten jam nut up against adjustment nut

•Check and adjust level of mower deck as outlined in

paragraph TO LEVEL MOWER .DECK.

QROOVE__ _ , _,

L__ __ FRONT /

'_''"_,,,._.._._Z_IM_I_ _ ECCENTRIC l

_,,'T"'8_.1t MOUNTING )

/,,_ u\! t SCREW |

FRO_fT ADJUSTMENT ./'_ '_.=,_ }

EC CENT RIC /}'_-""_\

MOWER DECK MOUNTING MOWER DECK LEVELIN G

BRACKET ADJUSTMENT HOLES

FIG. 26B

MEMORY ROD

CUTTING HEIGHT (CUTTING

ADJUSTMENT

PEDAL HEIGHT

PosmoN

NO.,t)

VIEMORY

ADJUSTMENT

NUT

JAM NUT

MOWER DECK

LIFT ARM

ViEW FROM LEFT SIDE OF TRACTOR

FIG. 27

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 28)

When mower blade drive belt slips and blades wilt not turn

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

tightened,,

e Place attachment clutch lever in DISENGAGED posi-

tion,,

Loosen idler pulley hex nut

eSlide idler pulley toward rear of mower deck to lighten

belt NOTE: Only a small amount of movement should

be required

eRe-tighten hex nut on idler pultey

e To check adjustment:

a. Start.engine and place throttle control lever in

position FAST

b. Place attachment clutch{ever inENGAGED position

and allow sufficient time for blades to run to fuJlspeed,

then place attachment clutch ]ever in DISENGAGED

position. Blades should stop within a few seconds and

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

adjustment is too tight

To loosenblade drive belt0loosen idler pulley and move

toward front of mower deck..

BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

(See Fig. 28)

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.

ePlace cutting height adjustment in lowest cut position

(No,t),.

TO CHECK RIGHT HAND BRAKE

®Move attachment clutch lever backward to DISEN-

GAGED position.

e Begin to move attachment clutch lever forward toward

ENGAGED position and check distance lever moves

before brake pad, on righthand quitl assembly, begins

to move.

Attachment clutch lever should move at least 3t4 inch,

but not more than 1 inch, before brake pad begins to

move..

•If the distance is not between 3/4 and t 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 dutch cable

spring (see Fig..28, inset B).

e If distance is more than t inch, move mower

clutch cable spring to ahole toward bolts holding idler

arm extension.

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

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

tension

• Re=checkright hand brake and adjust if required..

CABLE

MOWER DECI(

ENGAGEMENT

CABLE MOWER DECK

BELT"GUARD

RIGHT HAND

QUILL

MOWER CLUTCH

CABLE SPRING

iDLER ARM

EXTENSION

IDLER PULLEY

HEX NUT

LOCI(NUT

DECK

DRIVE

INSET B

Fig. 28

TO CHECK LEFT HAND BRAKE

ePlace attachment cSutch lever in DISENGAGED posi-

tion

oLocknut, on end of brake rod, should be approximately

1/8 inch from brake pad mounting bracket with left hand

brake pad against pulley of left hand quill assembly (See

Fig. 2B, inset A).

TO ADJUST LEFT HAND BRAKE-

•Adjust [ocknutif necessary

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig+ 29)

eRemove mower deck (see TO REMOVE MOWER DECK

in this section,

e Remove mower deck belt guard

•Note position of belt retainer on idler pulley so it can be can

be repositioned properly after belt installation Loosen idler

pulley.,

®Remove old belt and replace with a new original equipment

belt

eReinstall belt guard,.

@Reposition belt retainer and re-tighten idler pulley,,

•Reinstatl mower deck assembly,

•Adjust belt (see TO ADJUST TRACTOR DRIVE BELT

below)+

TO ADJUST TRACTOR DRIVE BELT

(See Figs. 30A and 30B)

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

clutch pedal assembly When the drive beft is properly

adjusted, the brake+clutch pedal shoutd appear as shown infully

released position.,

®The brake-clutch pedal should appear as shown in Fig, 30A

when in the futly reteased position, iI not, then the foftowing

adjustment is necessary.

eDepress the brake-clutch pedal enough to latch the parking

brake inthe 3rd notch

eLoosen clutching idler pulley mounting screw,

eIf brake+clutch pedal was too far forward, slide idler pulley

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

idlerpultey away from engine pulley.

eRe-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 pedalfor proper

position and readjust if necessary.

eCheck tractor brake adjustment (see TO ADJUST

TRACTOR BRAKE in this section),

MOWER DECK

ENGAGEMENT CABLE

MOWER CLUTCH

CABLE SPRING

IDLER PULLEY

BELT RETAINER

PULLEY MOWER DECK

DRIVE _BELT

Fig+29

BRAKE,-CLUTCH

PEDAL

Fig, 30A

BELT RETAINER

CLUTCHING

IDLER

PULLEY

MOUNTING

SCREW

CLUTCHING iDLER PULLEY

BRAKE-CLUTCH

PEDAL

PARKING BRAKE

LEVER

3rd

NOTCH

Fig,,30B

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE TRACTOR DRIVE BELT

(See Figs. 31 and 32)

Your tractor uses v-be Its made of special compounds, if any belt

becomes worn or breaks, replace will'} original equipment be_t

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

SUBSTITUTE.

e Remove mower deck (see TO REMOVE MOWER DECK

in this section).

•Fully depress brake-clutch pedal and set parking brake

• Loosen clutching idler pulley mounting screw

• Pull belt retainer away from pulley and remove belt from

clutching idler pulley.

eRemove belt trom engine pulley

e Remove belt from transaxle pulley

• Replace belt by reversing above instructions Be sure belt

is installed to inside of upper engine pulley belt guide

e Before repositioning and tightening clutching idler pulley

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

TRACTOR DRIVE BELT in this section)

®Check tractor brake adjustment (see TO ADJUST

TRACTOR BRAKE in this section)

TO ADJUST SEAT

(See Fig. 33)

Tile seat can be adjusted forward or rearward to desired

operator's position

eRaise rear of seat to horizontal position

®Loosen (do not remove) four hex head screws in seat plate

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

down on seat to move to toward tront of tractor

•Tighten hex head screws in seat plate.

If more adjustment is required:

eRemove seat and seat plate.

•Install seat and seat plate in either forward or backward

holes of seat support bracket.

Orientation view onty Do Not stand on end,

LOWER ENGINE PULLEY

/.... ; BELT GUIDES f _,

LOWER/ I A t I

ENGINE ,,_ ii..... _--J l

PULLEY

./-_1__ _ I(( "',,_ ENGINE

'l)_,

/t\, PULLEY

CLUTCHING {It )

rULER' t ; LTGU,D

Fig_ 31

IDLER

PULLEY

CLUTCHINGIDLER PULLEY

MOUNTINGSCREW

Fig. 32

SEAT

HEXHEAD

SCREWS

SEATPLA3"E

SEAT PLATE _"_"_

BRACKETMOUNTING

HOLES

SEAT PLATE

BRACKET

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 transaxle

TO CHECK BRAKE OPERATION *

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

• Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position

eDepress brake-clutch pedal enough to latch parking brake

in 2rid 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).

Depress brake-clutch pedaI enough to _atchparking 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)

ADJUST LOOSE BRAKE -

Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position and depress

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

notch.

eTurn brake adjusting nut clockwise until you cannot push

tractor.

e Re-check tractor brake adjustment as outlined above.

TO ADJUST TIGHT BRAKE -

e Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position and depress

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

notch.

eTurn brake adjusting nut counter-clockwise until you can

push tractor.,

eRe-checktractor 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).

TO ADJUST STEERING GEAR

(See Fig. 35)

If excessive play develops in steering, adjust pinion and

sector gears as follows:

•Position front wheels straight forward

•Arrows should align in pinion and sector gear

•Siightly loosen mounting screws in lower steering shaft

bearing..

•Move lower steering bearing toward back of tractor, as

needed,

• Hold bearing in place, tighten mounting screws securely.

Use a 10-inch wrench or a torque wrench iftorque wrench

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

pounds.

TO ADJUST BRAKE ROD (See Fig. 36A)

® Check tractor drive belt for proper adjustment (see TO

ADJUST TRACTOR DRIVE BELT in this section).

BRAKE

ADJUSTING

NUT

Fig. 34A

PARKING BRAKE

LATCH

NOTCHES

BRAKEICLUTCH

PEDAL

VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE OF TRACTOR

Ftg_ 34B

ALIGN iSTEERING

ARROWS

,MOUNTING

SCREWS

SHAFT BEARING

Fig° 35

• The brake-clutch pedal shouid appear as _n Fig, 30A on

page 27, when in the fully released position ifnot, thenthe

following adjustment is necessary.

eLoosen the two jam nuts that attach the brake rod to the

brake rod bracket, Adjust until the brake lever bolt is

centered in the brake rod bracket

•Check TO START ENGINE in the OPERATION section

and TO ADJUST TRACTOR BRAKE in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual for proper

operation.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Fig. 36A

TO ADJUST SHIFT CONTROL LEVER

(See Fig. 36B)

Adjustmentis only requiredif neutra! is not obtainedwhen shift

control lever is in neutral slot

oPlace shift control lever in NEUTRAL position,

e Try to push tractor "Youshould be able to push when shift

control lever is in neutral position If you cannot push

,,tractor, adjust as fotiows

eLocate neutra! position with shift control lever

eLoosen screw'A' on shift bracket on top of transaxle

ePlace shift control lever into the neutral slot

eTighten screw 'AL

eRe-check adjustment as described above

NOTE: You should not be able to push tractor when shift control

lever iSin reverse or a forward range position,,

LEVER

BRACKET

Fig. 36B

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Figs. 37A and 37B)

eBlock up axle securely,

eOn front wheels, remove hub cap, retaining ring and

washer(s) to remove wheel,

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

wheel,

eRepair tire and re-assemble

eOn rear wheels, align holes and reinstaflbolts, Torque bolts

to 50 ft Ibs

•On front wheels, replace washer(s), and retaining ring

e Replace hubcaps.

FRONT TIRE AND RIM ASSEMBLY

FELT WASHER

FLATWASHER

FRONT AXLE

SPINDLE

FLATWASHER

RETAINER

HUB CAP RING

Figo37A

REAR TIRE AND RIM ASSEMBLY

REAR

AXLE

REAR WHEEL

HUB

BOLTS

HUB CAP

Fig. 37B

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK

BATTERY (See Fig. 38)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate

explosive gases, Keep sparks, flame and

smoking materials away from batteries.

Always wear eye protection when around

batteries°

II your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be

recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting

follow this procedure..

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQU1PPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. OTHER VEHICLE

MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED

SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO

START OTHER VEHICLES

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Push battery boot away from POSITIVE (+) terminal.

eConnect RED (+) cable to POSITIVE (+) terminal on

battery, taking care not to short against chassis..

• Connect BLACK (-) cable to NEGATIVE (-) terminal on

battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

eBLACK (-) cabte from battery

eRED (+)cable from battery.

TO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig. 39)

•Raise hood.

e Locate fuse holder under dash,

e Remove fuse and replace with a t5 amp automotive-

type plug in fuse (see REPAIR PARTS section for more

intormation),

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

(See Fig. 40)

•Raise hood, NOTE: Do not remove plastic headlight lens

when replacing headlight bulb

e Turn headlight harness (holding bulb) !/4 turn counter-

clockwise and remove

• Pull bulb out (do not unscrew) Push in new bulb

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

lock in place..

eClose hood..

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

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

stop running, or prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the REPAIR

PARTS section of this manual.

NEGATIVE {-)

TERMINAL POSITIVE(*)

TERMINAL

RUBBER BOOT

Fig. 38

DASH

W1REHARNESS

FUSE HOLDER FUELTANK

FIG. 39

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

LENS

BULB HEADUGHT

HARNESS

Fig. 40

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE HOOD (See Figs. 41 and 42)

•Raise hood.

eDisconnect headlight wire harness connector

eRemove screw used to attach hood tanyard to front of

engine Hold hood securely to prevent hood from failing

eRemove clevis pins, flatwashers and hairpins used to

attach hood to mounting brackets

eTo reinstall reverse above procedure

ENGINE

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

(See Fig. 43)

The choke control has beenpreset at factory and adjustment

should not be necessary, Check adjustment as described

below before loosening clamp screw If adjustment is

necessary,proceed as foJ!ows

•Move choke control to '*CHOKE" position Carburetor

choke should be closed tf not choke needs to be

adjusted.

•Place control lever in "CHOKE" position, Loosen casing

ciamp screw

•Move casing and wire until choke is completely closed

®Tighten casing clamp screw

HEADLIGHT WIRE

HARNESS CONNECTOR

HOOD MOUNTING

BRACKET

ViEW FROM RIGHT SiDE OF TRACTOR

HOOD

FLATWASHER

HAIRPIN

HOOD MOUNTING

BRACKET

VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE OF TRACTOR

F|g, 41

FRONT OF

HOOD LANYABD

SCREW

Fig. 42

CHOKE CLOSED

CHOKE LEVER

CLAMP

SCREW

Fig. 43

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

THROTTLE CONTROl. ADJUSTMENT

(See Fig. 44)

The throttle control has been preset at factory andadjustment

should not be necessary. Check adjustment a_'_"described

below before loosening clamp screw. If adj_._tment is

necessary, proceed as foltows.

o Engine speed is controlled my movement of the throttle

control lever..

o Move control "B" to 'FAST" position..

®Swivel"C" should be against side of quarter circle.

TO ADJUST-

eLoosen casing cramp screw "A"o

eMove casing and wire in direction shown until swivel is

against side of quarter circle_

• Re-tighten casing clamp screw "A"..

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

(See Fig. 45)

Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to compensate

for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.

NOTE: The air cleaner must be assembled to carburetor when

runningengine..

INITIAL ADJUSTMENT

®Gently turn the id]e mixture screw clockwise until it

closes. Turning screw intoo far may damage it.

eNext turn idle mixture screw 1-1/2 turns counterclockwise.

This initial adjustment will permit the engine to be started

and warmed up (approximately 5minutes) prior to final

adjustment.

FINAL ADJUSTMENT

eStart engine and place throttle control in IDLE or SLOW

position.

eHold throttle lever against idle stop, and adjust idle speed

screwto obtain 1200 to i400 RPM

• While still holding throttle lever, turn idle mixture screw

slowly clockwise (lean mixture) until engine j.q_ starts to

slow.

•Still holding lever, turn screw slowly counterclockwise

(rich mixture) until engine speed "ujg_starts to slow.

•Turn screw to midpoint between rich and lean.

•Adjust idle speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM

•Release lever.

•If the engine does not accelerate properly, re-adjust

carburetorto a slightly richer mixture.

CIRCLE

Fig, 44

IDLE SPEED

ADJUSTING

SCREW

THROTTLE LEVER

FIXED MAIN JET

COVER(HIGH

SPEED)

IDLE MIXTURE

SCREW

Fig° 45

TROUBLESHOOTING POIAITS

PROBLEM

Will not start 1

5,.

10..

Hard to start 1.

Engine will not 1.

turn over 2

Engine clicks but 2,,

wallnot start 3

Loss of power 2

12,

Excessive 2,

vibration 3

Unit will not 1.

propel itself when

clutch is engaged 2.

CAUSE

Out of fuel

Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

Engine flooded.

Bad spark plug..

Dirty air filter

Dirty fuelfilter

Water infueL.

Loose or damaged wiring

Carburetor out of adjustment

Engine valves out of adjustment

Dirtyair filter

Bad spark plug

Weak or dead batter:/

Dirty fuel fiiter

Stale or dirty fuel

Loose or damaged wiring

Carburetor out of adjustment

Engine valves out of adjustment

Brake-clutch pedal not depressed

Mower clutch lever is engaged

Weak or dead battery.

Blown fuse

Corroded battery terminals

Loose or damaged wiring

Faulty ignition swatch

Faulty solenoid

Faulty operator presence switch(es)

Weak or dead battery

Corroded battery terminals

Loose or damaged widng

Faulty solenoid or starter.

Cutting too much grassttoo fast.

Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower

Dirtyair filter.

Lowoillevelldirtyoil

Faultysparkplug

Dirtyfuelfilter

Staleordirtj fuel

Waterinfuel

Spark plug wire loose

Dirty engine air screen/fins

Dirty clogged muffler.

Loose or damaged wiring

Carburetol' out of adjustment

Engine valves out of adjustment

Worn, bent or loose blade

Clutching idler assembly worn or damaged

Loose/damaged parts

Sheared or missing engine, transmission or

transaxie pulley(s) key,

Transaxte not operable,

Relief valve rod incorrectly positioned (Units with

hydrostatic ddve transmissions only)

CORRECTION

1. Fil! fuel tank

2. See TO START ENGINE in Operation section

3Wait several minutes before attempting to start

4.. Replace spark plug

5.. Clearffreplace air rifler

6 Replace fuel filter

7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fi_ter

8Check all widng,

gContact Sears Service Department,

10 Contact Sears Service Department,

t, C]earVrep]ace air filter

2 Replace spark plug

3 Recharge or replace battery

4+ Reptace fuel filter.

5 Drain fuel tank and refil! tank with fresh gasoline

6. Check all wiring.

9. Contact Sears Service Department..

t0 Contact Sears Service Department

1 Depress brake+clutchpedal

2Disengage mower clutch Iever

3 Recharge or replace battery..

4 Replace fuse

5Clean battery terminals

6Check all wiring

7 CheckJrepiace ignition swatch

8 Check/replace solenoid or starter

9 Contact Sears Service Department.

1 Recharge or replace battery.

2Clean battery terminals

3Check all wiring

4Check/replace solenoid or starter

1 Set [n "Higher Cut" pos[tionfreduce speed

2Adjust throttle control

3Clean underside of mower housing

4CIearffrep]ace air filter.

5 Check oil level/change oil

6Clean and re-gap or change spark plug

"7 Replace fuel filter,

8Drain fuel tank and refill tank with trash gasoline

9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refiU tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuet filter

10 Connect and tighten spark plug

1t Clean engine air screen/fins.

12 Clean/repEace muffler.

13 Check all wiring.

14 Contact Sears Service Department

t5 Contact Sears Service Department

1 Replace blade Tighten blade boil

2 Replace clutchingidler assembly.

3 Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts

1.+ Replace key

2Contact Sears Service Department

3Stop unit and place relief valve rod in NORMAL

position

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

Unit will not shift

or shifts hard

Engine continues

to run when

operator leaves

seal with mower

clutch engaged

Poorcut-uneven

Mower blades

will not rotate

Poor or no

grass discharge

Mower leaves

unmowed strip

between blades

Headlight(s) not

working (if so

equipped)

Batterywill not

charge

Steering erratic

Steering

difficulty

CAUSE

1 Shifting procedure incorrect.

2Tractor ddve belt and/or brake out of adjustment

3 Transaxle not operating properly.

1. Faulty operetor_safety presence control system

1 Worn, bent or loose blade

2, Mower deck not level.

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

1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism

2Mower drive belt out of adjustment

3Worn/damaged mower drive bell.

4 Frozen idler pulley,

2 Wet grass

3, Engine speed too slow

4,, Travel speed too fast.

5. Mowing to much grass

Build-up el grass, leaves and trash under mower

Mower deck not level

Low/uneven tire air pressure..

Worn, bent or loose blade

Mower drive belt worn or out of adjustment

Blades improperly installed,

Improper blades used.

1, Mowing wet/high moisture content grass

2, Mowing too much grass

3. Mowing too fast.

4 Blades are worn or require sharpening,

5 Blade drive belt out of adiustment

6Worn or damaged quifi assembly(s).

7. Damaged mower deck housing

1Switch is "OFF"

2. Bulb(s) burned out,

3 Faulty light switch

4, Loose or damaged wiring,

5. Blown fuse,

1 Poor cable connections

2Bad battery cells,,

3Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

! Steering sector'gear and pinion loose

2Worn ball joints

1 Steering sector gear and piniontight

2Steering pivot points dry

CORRECTION

1 Check shifting procedure Unit MUST come to a

complete stop before changing directions

2 Check adjustment of traclor drive belt and/or brake

Adjust if necessary

3. Contact Sears Service Department,

1. Checkwidng, switches and connections I! not

corrected, contact Sears Service Department

1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt

2, Replace blade mandrel,

3, Clean underside of mower housing.

1Remove obstruction

2. Adjust mower drive belt

3 Replace mower drive belt

4, Replace idler pulley

1. Clean underside of mower housing

2Allow grass to dry before mowing,

3, Place throttle control in "FAST" position

4.. Shift to slower speed

5, Set cutting height to higher setting,, Then re-cut at

normal setting,

6, Level mower deck

7, Check tires for proper air pressure

8, Replacetsharpen blade Tighten blade bol!

9. Replace/adiust mower drive belt

!0 Reinstall blades sharp edge down,,

tIReplace with blades fisled in this manual

1, Allow grass to dry before mowing,

2Set cutting height to higher setting,

3Place transmission control lever in lower setting

4Sharpen or replace blades if necessary

5 Check tension of blade drive belt Adjust if necessary

6, Replace quill assembly(s),

7 Repair of replace mower deck housing

1, Tum switch "ON"

2Replace bulb(s)_

3, ChecWreplace light switch,

4Check Wiring and connections

5, Replace fuse,

1,. Check/dean all connections.

2. Replace battery

3Replace regulator.

1. Check steering sector gear Adjust if necessary

2, Check ball joints Replace if necessary.

1 Check steering sector gear Adjust il necessary

2 See Lubrication Chart

STORAGE

.................... i i i

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..

DANGER

Never store the engine with fuel indoors or in a poorly

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 highly flammable and

careless use could result in serious fire damage to your

person and/or property.

Drain the fuel into an approved container outdoors away

from 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, ieaves, etc Give blades and

underside of mower deck housing a good coat of grease or

rust preventative Store in a clean, dry area

e Clean entire tractor (See CLEANING in CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual).

®Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt

replacement instructions in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manuat).

• Lubricate (see CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

section of this manual).

e Be sure all nuts, botts and screws are securely fastened.

Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear..

Reprace if necessary,.

eTouch up all rusted or chipped paint surface; sand

lightly before painting_

BATTERY

Fufly charge battery for storage..

After a period of time in storage, battery may require

recharging,

eTo hetp prevent corrosion and power teakage a'uring

long periods of storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual)._

•After cleaning, leave cabEes disconnected and ptace

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 DUR,ING 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 ta_ko

•Start engine and let it run until the fuel lines and

carburetor are empty

•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur,

eUse fresh fuel next season.

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

alternative in minimizing formation of fuel gum deposits during

storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container Alwaysfol_ow mix ratiofound in stabilizer 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 stabitizer:

ENGINE OIL.

Drain oil ('with engineWarm) and replace with clean engineoil.

(See ENGINE IN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section

of this manual).

CYLINDERS

• Remove spark plugs._

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug holes into

cylinders_

• Turn ignitionkey to START positionfor afew secondsto

distribute oil

• Replace with new spark plugs,.

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

• Replace your gasotine can if your can starts to rusL

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline witl cause problems..

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

protection from dust and dirt.

oCover tractor with a suitabte protective cover that does

not retain moisture, Do not use plastic,, Plastic cannot

breathe which allows condensation to form and will

cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE

ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE

STILL WARM.

NOTES

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

CHASSIS & HOOD ASSEMBLY

REE

KEY#44

REF,

MOWER

SUSP,! PG

HOOD

PIVOT

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL

EQUIPMENT PARTS,. Use of serv-

ice/replacement parts other than

original equipment parts may void

your warranty

REF,

STEERING PG,

FRONT AXLE ASSY

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 328O43A

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

key# part# description

I 326580-829

2314799

3310006

4 309235

5 323068-853

6 313541-853

7 56030

8 55273

9 300440

10 .1498

1t 308207

12 309008

13 "122207

14 2483

15 "1499

16 300635

17 .124824

18 "271190

19 315120°829

20 46763

2I 35497

22 995346

23 324111-830

24 995346

25 995338

26 50352

27 319718

28 321810

28A 324491

28B 324492

29 318139

30 54569

31 ,1502

32 318304

33 328133

34 328131

35 328132

36 316043

37 316881

38 t501

39 314967

40 314968

4I 323044

42 996425

43 8260

44 328042

45 316042

46 301452

327865

FRAME,LF MAIN P920/F4360 SEARS

FOOTPAD,LH PEDAL LIFT

FOOTPAD,RH

FASTENER, RATCHET

BRACKET, GRILLE

BRACKET, FRONT AXLE

SCREW, 5/16-18X,75WDFLLK

NUT, 5!16-t8 HXWDFLLK

GUIDE, BELT, RIDER

NUT, 5/t6-18 REGHEXCTRLK

BOLT, 625X2 18 HHSH 112-13

NUT, 1t2-13 HEXJAM CTRLK

SCREW, 3/8-16X3 00 HHC

WASHER, 391DXI .25DX,,07 BELLVtL

NUT, 318-16 REGHXCTRLK

GUIDE,BELT SHORT 15" WHEEL

NUT. 5/16-18 HEXJAM

NUT, 3/8-16 HEXKEPS

CONSOLE, PEDAL LIFT

RIVET. POP ,,187DIAX 450LG ST

SCREW, 5/!8-t8X .50 WAHHTAP

SCREW, t/4-20X 50 WAHHTAP

DASH, STEEL

SCREW, 1/4-20X 50 WAHHTAP

SCREW, I/4-20X 63 HHWATAP

NUT, 114-20 WDFLLK TOPLOCK

DASH

BUMPER TOP

BUMPER-HOOD/DASH SIDE TOP

BUMPER-HOOD/DASH SIDE BOTTOM

SCREW, 114-20 PHPNHD

WASHER, FLAT 28tX .75X 090

NUT, 1/4-20 REGHXCTRLK

SCREW, tI4-20X 50 PHPNTAP

HOOD

SKIRT, HOOD

GRILLE

SCR #10X1 0 UNSL-HWH-HILO ZINC

SCR #t0X.75 UNSL-HWH-HILO ZINC

FLATWASHER #10

LENS LH, SEARS

LENS RH, SEARS

PIN, CLEVIS

FLATWASHER

PIN, HAIR

LANYARD,HOOD 18.00 LG LF

SCR #10X 62 UNSL-HWH-HILO ZINC

FOIL, HEAT REFLECTOR

OWNER'S MANUAL (NOT ILLUSTRATED)

" STANDARD HARDWARE ITEMS.

qty,

CRAFTSMAN43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL536.255870

HOOD AND CHASSIS ASSEMBLY

REF _)

MOTION DRIVE

PAGE ",..

KEY#23

REF

KEY#t

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL

EQUIPMENT PARTS, Use of serv-

ice/replacement parts other than

original equipment parts may void

your warranty.

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 328043A

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

key# part# description

64 58367-853

65 310660-853

66 20507

67 ,I498

68 48901

69 .1498

70 57_53

71 1341

72 44811

73 569O7

74 308654-829

75 995346

76 *122017

77 446363

78 "1498

79 55021

80 327061-829

8I 48146

82 180079

83 120393

84 1498

85 321863

86 122007

87 120638

88 120393

PLATE, SEAT

BRACKET, P-5 SEAT SUPPORT

BOLT, 437X t56 HHSH 5/t6-18

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK

SCREW, 5116-18X 63 HHC

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK

SPRING,SEAT 2 63LG1 49OD

CLAMP,SPRING 1 t7"ID

SCREW, 114-20X ,75 HXWATAP

COVER,SEAT SPRING 1 51DX1 0LG

FENDER

SCREW. !/4-20X ,50 WAHHTAP

SCREW, 5/I6-t8X1,00 HHC

WASHER. FLAT .375X .88X 082

NUT. 5116-18 REGHEXCTRLK

TRIM,STRIP,BLACK--SMALL.W/ADH

HITCH. SEARS

SCR, 3/8-16 X t 000 HXWAHD TAP

SCR 5/t6q8 X 63 HHC

WASHER FLAT 344 X .69 X 065

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK

SEAT. MV540 CRAFTSMAN

SCREW, 5/16q8 X ,75 HHC

WASHER. HVSPTLK 328 X .60 X 09

WASHER. FLAT 344 X 69 X 065

"STANDARD HARDWARE ITEMS°

qty

75"

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2558"/0

MOWER SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL

EQUIPMENT PARTS, Use of serv-

ice/replacement parts other than

original equipment parts may void

your warranty

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE

322997F

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

key'# part# description

1 320075-853

2.180079

3 120393

4 .1498

5 317089

6 50148

7 8260

8 318341

9 35498

10 324032

1! 48306

t2 316648

13 324045

14 315194

14A 1288

t5 .t502

t6 300698-853

17 . 180020

18 °1502

!9 324055

20 120613

21 35498

22 57444

23 322835-853

24 300169-853

25 .180079

26 58247

27 "1498

28 417098

29 8260

30 322821

3l 12O394

32 36368

33 996416

34 120377

35 322467

36 58248-853

37 126211

38 "t498

39 314962_853

40 314488

41 323751

42 126211

43 44108

44 315342

45 314829

46 .t499

47 314489

48 314792

49 121222

50 321385

51 274517

52 36368

53 315341

54 44811

55 324038

56 -1502

57 314969

58 314837

59 321837

60 180077

61 t498

BRACKET.CLUT-ENGAGELEVERBLK

SCREW, 5/16-!8X! O0 HHC

WASHER- FLAT .344X .69X 065

NUT, 5f16-18 REGHEXCTRLK

ASSY,CLUTCH LEVER

BEARING.FL 5031DX 628OD

PIN, HAIR 09t D1AXl.56LG

BRACKET.SWITCH ENGAGE

SCREW. 51t6-18X 75 WAHHTAP

CABLE KEEPER

PULLEY. POWDER METAL

SPRING 1288 LONG

BOLT..375X 565 HHSH 1/4-20

WASHER, FLAT 1 38 X 51 X 043 Z/YZ

BRACKET RETAINER

NUT, 1/4-20 REGHEXCTRLK

BRACKET. FRAME CABLE

SCREW, t/4-20X 75 HHC

NUT, 1/4-20 REGHEXCTRLK

ASSY.CABLE, BLADE ENGAGE

NUT, 1/4-28 HJAM

SCREW, 5/16-18X 75 WAHHTAP

TIE, CABLE BLACK

LIFT ASSY.LH P-LIFT J BLACK

ASSY LINK RIGHT SIDE

SCREW, 5/16-18X1 00 HHC

ADJUSTING NUT

NUT, 5116-18 REGHEXCTRLK

WASHER, FLAT 531Xl.06X 095

PIN, HAIR 091 DIAXI 66LG

ROD, ADJUSTING "'J" P-LIFT

WASHER, FLAT 406 X 81 X .065

PIN, HAIR 072 DtA X t t3 LG

WASHER FLAT 391 X t 00X I25

NUT. 3t8-t6 REG HX

NUT, 3t8-16 REG HX NK LOC

BRKT,REAR,HANG_SUSP

BOLT, 5t16-18X 63 CARR

NUT. 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK

PEDAL ASSY, DECK HEIGHT BLK

PAD, LiFT PEDAL

BRACKET, LIFT ARM

BOLT, 5116-18X 63 CARR

NUT, 5!16-t8 HWDFLCTRLK

LATCH,PEDAL LIFT

BOLT, 56 X .t3 HHSH 3t8-t6

NUT, 318q 6 REGHXCTRLK

SPRING. LIFT LATCH

ROD, PIVOT

PiN, COTTER .090! 086X 75

ROD, MEMORY

WASHER. FLAT 406X 73X 063

PIN,HAIR 072DIAX ! 13LG

BRACKET,ME MORY

SCREW, 1/4-20X 75 HXWATAP

GUIDE, MEMORY ROD

NOT. 114-20 REGHEXCTRLK

CAP, MEMORY ROD 381D X 75

SPRING. MEMORY

KNOB, MATTE BLACK

SCREW. 5f16-t8 X .75 HHC

NUT. 51t6-18 REGHEXCTRLK

. STANDARD HARDWARE ITEMS,

qty

43 !

CRAFTS_IAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR _2,ODEL 536.255870

FRONT STEERING ASSEMBLY

REF,

CUSTOMER ASSY FG

STEERING WHEEL

& HARDWARE

t6 .......... _ ' 17

REFER TO

CHASSIS & HOOD PG

FRONT AXLE

SUPPORT

REF, TO

CHASSIS & HOOD PG

MAIN FRAME

& HOOD PG

,t242

'\\

41 REFER TO

TIRE TREAD

PAGE

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT

PARTS. Use of service/replacement parts other

than original equipment parts may void your

warranty

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 328622A

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

key# part# description

2 300272-853

3 52407

4 318539

5318544

6 36625

7 53373-853

8 304590

9 • 180128

t0 - 120382

11 . 120377

t2 313634

t3 313629

14 313671-853

t5 315196

16 274654

17 302498

18 323731

t9 71100

20 323752

21 321449

22 124925

23 57158

24 272123

25 302865

26 46692

27 120396

28 120383

29 271506

30 318702

3I 302314

32 302524

33 315194

34 2968

35 20864

37 24{67

38 321908

39 314416

40 706

41 316702

42 73840

43 318550

44 642

45 36625

46 306571

47 306669

AXLE.FRONT ASSY SUS 4WS LF

ASSY,FRONT AXLE SUS

SPINDLE BEARING

ASSY.SPfNDLE RH LONG

ASSY,SP1NDLE,LH LONG

RING, RETEX 57X 05TRU5133-75

AXLE COVER

TIE ROD ASSY 19 81LG W-SECTION

SCREW, 3/8-16X1 75 HHC

WASHER, REGSPTLK 393X 68X 10

NUT, 3/8q6 REGHEX

ASSY SECTOR GEAR 4WS LF

BUSHING,SECTOR GEAR 4WS LF

SUPPORT,SECTOR GEAR 4WS LF

SCREW, t/2-20X3.00 HHC

NUT, 1/2_20 REGHXCTRLK

BEARING FLANGE 0.5 BORE

SCREW, 5f16_24 X.75 SQ CONE SEMS

NUT, 5/16_24 HXWDFLLK

ASM DRAGLINK 4WS LF

DRAG LINK 625 DIA LF 4WS

NUT, 3/8-24 REGHEXJAM

BALL JOINT 3/8 THD SHORT STUD

NUT, 7/t6_20 HXJAM

JOINT, BALL ASSY 71t6-20

NUT, 3!6-24 WDFLHLK WHIZ

WASHER. FLAT ,531X1.06X 095

WASHER, REGSPTLK 459X 78X 12

NUT, 7/t6o20 REGHX

SHAFT, STEERING 4WS LF

PINION STEERING

PIN DOWEL STR ERO LT

WASHER,FLAT 1.38 X 5tX 043

WASHER, FLAT .504X.75X 059

RING. RET E .39X.04TRU5133_50

TiRE & RIM. PU 15X6 0X6 TURF SILVER 654

VALVE STEM

WH EEL W/BRG

BEARING

ZERK FITTING

REFER TO TIRE TREAD PAGE

WASHER

WASHER. FELT

WASHER, FLAT 755 X 13I X ..075

RING, RETEX 57X.05TRU5133-75

HUBCAP 6 _SILVER 3251854

CLIP

qlyo

" ORDER INDIVIDUAL PARTS.

. STANDARD HARDWARE ITEMS°

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

REAR STEERING ASSEMBLY

_ ,', i_ '_

!9 20

REF

CHASSIS & HOOD PG

_, _: .// MAINFRAME

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT

PARTS, Use of service/replacement parts other

than original equipment parts may void your

warranty

ALLUNNUMBERED

ITEMS AREINTERCHANGEABLE

WRH OPPOSITESIDE 326t37A

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

key# part# description

I 303222-853

2 180091

3120393

4 1498

5 35498

6 326135

7 314267

8 12465

9 12325

10 320531

11 12280-830

12 36311

13 12289

t4 324578

!5 21682

16 324578

17 456722

18 122017

19 120393

20 1498

21 324514

22 308719

23 12319

24 120394

25 304115

26 25177

27 45602

28 421051

29 302594

30 304116

31 304122

32 274654

33 324638

34 9963O7

35 412349

36 308720

37 323634

38 308447

39 308399

40 308384

4t 124925

42 304260

43 323635

44 3O8446

45 308399

46 308384

47 124925

48 3O4260

49 181646

50 412349

5! 304t20_853

52 304!21_853

53 39728

54 181639

85 120382

56 452349

BRKT X-AXLE MTG

0SCREW, 5tI6_18X2 50 HHC

WASHER, FLAT .344X .69X 065

0NUT, 5/16q8 REGHEXCTRLK

0SCREW, 5/16_18X .75 WAHHTAP

U-JOINT ASM 4WS LD LF

BRCKT,STRG PIVOT W/DRILL HOLES

BRACKET.STR PIVOT

BEARING

U_JOINT ASSEMBLY (LONG)

HUB ASSEMBLY GREY 86t

PIN. GROOVED .250 DIAX1 50LG

PiN, STEERING HINGE

BUSHING. SHOULDERED (OILITE

WASHER, FLAT .765Xt.25X.042 PL

BUSHING, SHOULDERED (OILITE

PIN, SPRING 250DIAX1 50LG HVPL

0SCREW, 5/16-t8X1 00 HHC

WASHER, FLA'r .344X .69X 065

0NUT. 5It6-18 REGHEXCTRLK

ROD ASM., DRAGLINK

PIVOT. STEERING

BOLT_ .562X 340 HHSH 318-24

WASHER. FLAT 406X 81X.065

SPACER, STEERING SHAFT

WASHER. FLAT 765X1 19X 048

WASHER, FLAT 333X 87X t19

0SCREW, 5/I6-24X1 00 HHC

ARM ROLLER SWING 4 W

CAM YOKE ROLLER

SHOULDER BOLT CAM ROLLER

0NUT. 1/2_20 REGHXCTRLK

SHOULD BOLT CAM FOLLOWER

WASHER, FLAT .391Xl L)0X 209

ONUT, 3/8-24 HXCTRLK

SHAFT, STEERING PIVOT

TIE ROD ASSY RH

ROD. TIE t/2"D X 8.00LG

0NUT, 3/8-24 LH THD REGHJAM

ROD,TIE END LH 3t8-24 EURO

0 NUT, 3/8o24 REGHEXJAM

ROD, TIE END RH

TIE ROD ASSY LH

ROD. TIE 112_DX 9.5LG

NUT, 3,'8-24 LH THD REGHJAM

ROD.TIE END LH 3/8-24 EURO

NUT. 3/8-24 REGHEXJAM

ROD, TIE END RH

0SCREW, 318_24Xt.75 HHC

0 NUT, 3t8-24 HXCTRLK

ARM RW STR ERO RH

ARM RW STR ERO LH

_)SCREW. 3t8-t6X 75WAHHTAP BK

0SCREW, 3/8-24Xl,25 HHC

WASHER, REGSPTLK 393X 68X 10

0 NUT, 3/8-24 HXCTRLK

qty

Indicates STANDARD HARDWARE ITEMS

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536,.255870

MOTION DRIVE ASSEMBLY

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 328041A

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

key# part# description

2303109

33o21

4 22053

5 314120

6 180089

7 120393

8 • 1498

9 323739

t0 • 35498

tl 120638

I2 • 122017

t3 120393

14 , 1498

15 50947

t6 • 122007

t7. 138538

I8 " t498

19 319111

20 310347-853

21 • 180079

22 996416

23 " I498

24 310347-853

25 57259

26 996416

27 •1498

28 318544

29 *180018

30 " t502

3I 324798

32 310265

33 137185

34 • 120238

35 306690

36 314965

37 " 180124

38 120382

39 • 1499

4O 309637

4t 180124

42 120394

43 •t499

44 57157

45 • 56255

46 311257-853

47 311209

48 311331

49 134I

5O 311331

TRANSAXLE P930-042 6SP

PULLEY, V4L 920TA

KEY, WDRF 606 750X t87X 3t2

RING, RETEX 58X 04TRU5100-62

BELT, V 4L 87 25

SCREW, 5t16-18X2 25 HHC

WASHER, FLAT .344X 69X 065

NUT, 5/16-!8 REGHEXCTRLK

STABILIZER BRKT Pg20.F4150 930 OIL DiP

SCREW, 5/t6-18X 75 WAHHTAP

WASHER, HVSPTLK 328X.60X 09

SCREW, 5,"16-18X1 O0 HHC

WASHER FLAT .344X 69X 065

NUT, 5t 16-18 REGHEXCTRLK

SCREW_ 318q6X1 25 WAHHTAP

SCREW, 5,,'16-18X _75 HHC

WASHER, REGINTLK 320X.61X 03

NUT, 5/t6-18 REGHEXCTRLK

LEVER,SHIFT,LWR 4360

CUP-SHIFT LEVER

SCREW, 5/16o18X t 00 HHC

WASHER. FLAT .39tX1.0OX 125

NUT, 51t6-18 REGHEXCTRLK

CLIP-SHIFT LEVER

GUIDE, BELT 5!16-ISTHD

WASHER, FLAT .391X1.0OX t25

NUT, 5116°18 REGHEXCTRLK

PIVOT BRKT LEVER

SCREW, 1/4-20X 62 HHC

NUT, 1/4-20 REGHEXCTRLK

LEVER, SHIFT UPPER

SPRING, TORS 56X 95X 095

PIN, COTTER .125 DIAXt 00LG

NUT, t/2-13 HEXJAM

HANDLE 1t2-13

LINK TIE ROD SHIFTER

SCREW, 3/8-16Xt.25 HHC

WASHER,REGSPTLK .393X 68Xt0

NUT, 3t8-t6 REGHXCTRLK

BRACKET,SHIFT 5SP

SCREW. 3/8q6X1 25 HHC

WASHER, FLAT ,406X .8t X 065

NUT, 3/8q 6 REGHXCTRLK

WASHER, 750X 250

SCREW, t/4-28X .75 NYLHHC

BRACKET COVER

COVER PLASTIC

SCREW,tI4-15X 44! 53 H1LOHHWA

CLAMP SPRING

SCREW,1t4-!5X 44/53 HILOHHWA

= Indicates STANDARD HARDWARE tTEMS

" See Transaxle Breakdown Pages

qty

CRAFTSMA_ : 43 '' LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

MOTION DRIVE ASSEMBLY

REF "_ '= '; ;'

CHASSIS & HOOD PG *. !

MAIN FRAME ";_ _

91 •89 REF,

TiRE TREAD PG

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS

Use o;_service!replacement parts other than original equip-

nlen! parts may' void your Warranty. .............

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 328041A

CRAFTSMAN 43" t.AWN TRACTOR MODEL 536,255870

key# part# description

60 321514

61 304016

62 1498

63 325942

64 319675

65 57847

66 2968

67 56180

68 48160

69 320381-853

70 300793

71 456O2

72 - 1498

73 39659

74 35374

75 45892

76 -t499

77 57204

78 572t7-853

79 20507

80 45602

81 1498

82 313659

83 • 271184

84 •1498

85 313660

87 24167

88 321915

89 319686

90 , 123418

91 306572

92 306669

SPRING BIAS DRAGUNK

GUIDE BELT

NUT. 5116-18 REGHEXCTRLK

PEDAL ASSY.BRAKE/CLUTCH

PIN CLEVIS

SPRING, BRAKE PEDAL

'WASHER. FLAT 504X 75X 059

PIN,HAtR

PAD, CLUTCH BRAKE

ARM,IDLER TRACTION DR

BOLT, .625X t35 HHSH 5116-t8

'WASHER, FLAT .333X .87X 119

NUT, 5!t6-t8 REGHEXCTRLK

RETAINER, STRAP BELT

PULLEY, IDLER V4L 3.06X 62

BOLT, 3/8-t6XI .50 CARR

NUT, 3/8q6 REGHXCTRLK

ROD, CLUTCH

BRACKET, BRAKE ROD

8OLT, .437X 155 HHSH 5/16q8

WASHER. FLAT .333X .87X. 119

NUT. 5/t6-18 REGHEXCTRLK

ROD. BRAKE P920 4WS

NUT. 5/t6-18 HEXKEPS

NUT, 5/16-t8 REGHEXCTRLK

SPRING,CLUTCH 113X 750X8 75

TIRE & RIM, PU 20-10X8 Silver 654

VALVE STEM

RIM, WHEEL 20X8 854

TIRE, PU 20XtOX8 SQSH

SCREW, !12-20X 50 HHC

8" HUB CAP Silver 654

CLIPS. RUB CAPS

'Order Individual Parts

• Indicates STANDARD HARDWARE 1TEMS

qty

51 _:

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

ENGINE & CONTROL ASSEMBLY

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL

EQUIPMENT PARTS, Use of serv-

ice/replacement parts other than

originat equipment parts may void

your warranty,

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 327961B

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION

2 50947

3138489

4305550

5 305552

6 305551

756640

8 t80020

9 120380

10 56472

11 35287

12 304709-853

13 56030

14 55273

15 995346

16 9796

t7 995338

18 327938-653

19 180077

20 55273

21 56470-853

22 328034

23 303151

24 304246

25 56431

26 120383

27 433146

28. 314992

28A 301087-853

29 49050

30 41007

31 47345

31A 47345

32 46704

33 325547

33A. 47828

34 309092

35 320553

36. 271166

37 57569

38 300508

39 159585

40 120622

38 56538

39 35256

40 50607

4t 327986

42 314522

43 57444

"See Engine Pages.

ENGINE,B&S 15HP TWIN OPP!tC

SCREW, 318-16X1.25 WAHHTAPBLKP

WASHER, EXLK 384X,69X 04

MUFFLER,16118HP LARGE LC-TONE

EXHAUST TUBE RH

EXHAUST TUBE LH

GASKET, MUFFLER

SCREW, 114-20X .75 HHC

WASHER, REGSPTLK.263X 49X.07

DEFLECTOR S] DE OUT (BS222573)

SCREW, #8-32X .38 HHWATAP

BRACKET, MUFFLER

SCREW, 5I! 6-18X.75WDFLLK

NUT, 5/16-18 HXWDFLLK

SCREW, 1/4-20X .50 WAHHTAP

BRACKET, TRANSAXLE MOUNTING

SCREW, 114-20X .63 HHWATAP

SHIELD,MUFFLER HEAT

SCREW, 5116-18X .75 HHC

NUT, 5/I 6-18 HXWDFLLK

DEFLECTOR, COOL AIR

PULLEY. ENG V3L 4 00 OFFSET

KEY, SQUARE .249SQX4 50LG

SPACER, SLEVt..01X1,484X ,

WASHER, 980IDX1.38ODX.437P_LOT

WASHER, REGSPTLK 459X78X 12

SCREW, 7116-20X4 25 HHC BLK PH

TANK. FUEL 2 GAL CLEAR

SHIELD, HEAT FUEL TANK

SCREW, 1/4-10X .75PHPNTAP

TUBING,. 25XSOX BULK GAS LINE

CLAMP HOSE, SCREW TYPE

CLAMP, FUEL LINE RED

CAP, GAS 1-1/2-7 THD BLK

OIL DRAIN

CAP, PIPE 3/89_18 NPT

CONTROL, THROTTLE

SCREW, 10-24X.63PHPNMA CRSS

NUT, #10-24 HEXKEPS

WIRE RETAINER

KNOB, THROTTLE

SCREW #8-32 X .38 PHPNMA

NUT, #8-32 REHEX

RETAINER, WIRE

SCREW, I0-24X.38 SLHWATAP

KNOB, ROUND THROTTLE BLACK

CONTROL CHOKE 4225LG PAN TK

CLIP, CHOKE RETAINER

TIE. CABLE BLACK

QTY

t5"

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

PRE-PAINTED DECK ASSEMBLY

REF,

KEY

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT

PARTS Use of service/replacement parts other than

original equipment parts may void your warranty.

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 327957C

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION

1327452

2 326480-853

3180075

41498

5 122007

61496

6A 327280-853

68 122027

6C 1498

7 317017

8180075

9120393

!0 I498

_I 313929

12 180077

t3120393

I4 t498

15 310667

16 180077

17 120393

18 t498

19 326893-853

19A 308231

20 180077

22 44108

23 55424-853

24 56425

25 49562

26 50616

27 55547

28 49562

29 50818

30 51449

3t 56390

32 313898

33 1282

34 50634

35 300345

36 1498

37 313778

38 180075

39 1498

40 58305

41 58247

42 122017

43 1498

44 304426

45 180075

46 1498

47 322464

48 314282

49 180075

SO t498

5t 325762

52 2483

53 47665

54 320576

55 322116

56 41601

57 306973

58 304420

59 996416

60 996307

61 45171

62 326249

63 t 80075

64 t 80083

65 448363

66 271184

67 1498

68 321828

69 304i t9-853

70 306973

71 135624

72 180075

73 120393

74 I498

75 314079

76 t502

77 35410

78 327570

79 126216

80 1498

MOWER DECKS. RIDER 43 _MULCHING

TOE GUARD

SCREW. 5/16-18X 63 HHC

NUT, 5/t 6-18 REGHEXCTRLK

SCREW. 5/!6q8X 75 HHC

NUT, 5/t6-18 REGHEXCTRLK

BRACKET, REFLECTOR STOP

SCREW, 5/16q 8X1.25

NUT, 5/t6.18 REGHEXCTRLK

BRACKET CHUTE MOUNT

SCREW, 5/16.18X ,63 HHC

WASHER,FLAT ,344x.6gx.065

NUT. 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK

LIFT BRACKET, REAR,RH

SCREW, 5/t6-18X .75 HHC

WASHER. FLAT .344X .6gx 065

NUT, 5fl 6-t 8REGHEXCTRLK

BRACKET,DECK UFTREAR LH

SCREW, 5!tTq8X .75 HHC GR5

WASHER, FLAT .344X .89X865

NUT, 5/I6-18 REGHEXCTRLK

BRACE IDLER

SCREW, 1/4-20Xl 25 HHWATAP

SCREW, 5/1648X .75 HHC

NUT, 5/16-18 HWDFLCTRLK

QUILL ASSY, 36/39/40/43

SHAFTISADDLE 36"

BRNG, BALL

DUST SHIELD

QUILL CAST{NG (1046)

BRNG. BALL

SPACER,3.797LGX,6691DXB8OD

SPACER,.438LGX 9320DX 672{D

PULLEY.2_36" QUILL V5L

SPECIAL WASHER

NUT, 7/16.20 WDFLLK

SCREW, 5/16-18X .88 WAHHTAP

SCREW, 5/t6-18Xl 38 WATAP

NUT, 5/16-t8 REGHEXCTRLK

BRACKET FRT.

SCREW, 5/t6-18X .63 HHC

NUT, 5/t6-18 REGHEXCTRLK

UNK BRACKET,DECK FR

ADJUSTING NUT

SCREW, 5/16-18X1.00 HHC

NUT, 5/t 6-18 REGHEXCTRLK

BRACKET,GAGE WHEEL L H,,

SCREW, 5!16q8X .63 HHC

NUT, 5/t6-18 REGHEXCTRLK

BRACKET.GAGE WHEEL R H FRNT

BRACKET,STABILIZER

SCREW, 5/16-18X ,63 HHC

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK

BLADE, MULCHING 21,70

WASHER,.391DXt 25DX.07 BELLVJL

SCREW, 3/8-24Xl 25 NYLHHC GR5

iDLER ARM ASSY

iDLER ARM

RIVET

BRAKE PAD

SHOULDER BOLT

WASHER,FLAT 391XI OOX.125

WASHE R,FLAT .391X t.00X 209

NUT, 3/8-16 HWDFL WHE-LOCK

BRACKET. EXTENSION IDLER

SCREW 5/16-18X.63 HHCGR,5

SCREW, 5/16-18Xl 50 HHC GR 5

WASHER,FLAT

NUT 5/16-18 HEX KEPS

NUT

BLADE BRAKE ASSY

BRAKE ARM

BRAKE PAD

RIVET

SCREW, 5/16-18X,63

WASHER,FLAT .344X.69X.065

NUT, 5/16-t8 REGEHEXCTRLK

ROD,BRAKE

NUT,114.20 REGHEXCTRLK

SPRING

KICKER, MULCHER

BOLT 5/16-18X .75

NUT, 5/16-18 REGHE XCTRLK

QTYo

55 !

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

FINAL DECK ASSEMBLY

REF,

IDLER ARM

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS,

Use of service/replacement parts other than originat equip-

ment parts may void your warranty

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 327958B

CRAFTSMAN 43" t.AWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

key# pa_# descdption

2 56306

38260

4 1346

5314107

6310326

7 126416

8 = 44374

9 314108

10 324814

I1 57101

12 309436

13 120393

14 = 1498

15 302611

16 23763

17 1499

IB 304422

19 314975

20 304424

21 3535

22. 326369-653

23. 126216

24 138485

25. 327457

DECK,43 _ MOWER W/MULCHER BAFFLES

ROD, DECK HITCH

PIN. HAIR .09I DIAX1.66LG

GUIDE, BELT, IDLER

SPRING,TENSION 5.00LG+t 7LB/IN

PULLEY, IDLER BFF 4.00 WIDE FL

BOLT, 3/8-16X 1.75 CARR

NUT, 3/8-t6 HXWDFLLK

BELT, V 5L 86.00 KEVLAR

GUARD, BELT LH PLASTIC

CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16-18X 75 GR2

PUSHNUT 5!16 NON-SERVICEABLE

WASHER, FLAT .344X.69X065

NUT, 5f16.18 REGHEXCTRLK

GUAGE WHEELS

BOLT, 500XX1 390 HHSH

NUT,3/8-16 REGHXCTRLK

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

TORSION SPRING

ROD PIVOT DECK

PUSH NUT

MULCHER PLUG 43"

BOLT 5/16-t8X 75 CARR

LOCKWASHER

WlNGNUT 5116-18

qty,

* ORDER INDIVIDUAL PARTS°

°STANDARD HARDWARE PARTS

i.........

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS

Use of service/replacement parts other than origina! equip_

ment parts may void your warranty

ALLUNNUMBERED

ITEMS AREINTERCHANGEABLE

WITH OPPOSITESIDE 327959A

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

key#-, part# description qly

1326810

2 41482

3303064

4 52572

5 57444

6 41482

7327355

8 327352

9 300194

t0 327350

tt 315902

12 320082

13 57444

14 57476

15 57220

16 53716

17 = 187745

18 • 1502

19 * 271172

20 138485

21 • 120368

22 57444

23 55511

24 •271184

25 300334

26 57547

27 * 160505

28 306694

29 57551

30 57552

3t 325232

32 • 120854

33 • 271172

34 57769

35 322998

36 o_ 302031

WIRE HARNESS 14-t8 TWIN OPPOSED

PRESS CLIP.I 380LG 255ID

ASSY.LtGHT WIREd/4 TURN

BULB, HEADLAMP

TIE, CABLE BLACK NYLON 5 62L

PRESS CLIP,t .380LG .2551D

SWtTCH-IGN.(AFTER FIRE) 3POSN

NUT, 5/8-32 ACC #125 PLAST BLK

BOOT IGNITION SWITCH

KEY, IGNITION SWITCH

AMMETER ASSY_>309373,121685

SWITCH,DOUBLE POLE NO/NC

WIRE TIE

SWITCH.SCR MNT DP NC NO

SCREW, #12 X 50 PHPNHTAP

SOLENOID

SCREW, t14-20X .75 H×SEMMA

NUT. 114-20 REGHEXCTRLK

NUT, 1/4-20 REGHEXKEPS

WASHER. EXLK 320X 61X 03

NUT, 5/16-24 REGHEX

TIE, CABLE BLACK NYLON

WIRE, GROUND, 12,5"

NUT, 5tt6-I8 HEXKEPS

LIGHT SWITCH ON/OFF PANEL MNT

SWITCH, SEAT

SCREW, I14-20X .38PHPNHMA

BA'i-rERY ut-gL 12 VOLT 28 AMP HR

ROD, BATTERY

ROD. BATTERY, TOP

NUT, WING 1/4-20 SMALL PLASTIC

SCREW, 1/4-20X ,63 HHC

NUT, 1/4-20 REGHEXKEPS

BULB,INDICATOR

SNAP BUSHING HEYCO #SB1250-16

FUSE, 15 AMP SPADE TYPE

_' tndicates STANDARD HARDWARE ITEMS.

*_' SPADE TYPE FUSES ARE INCLUDED WiTH THE WIRE HARNESS

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

DECALS

STEERING

WHEEL MOWER

DECK

NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS

Use of service#ep_acement parts other than original equip-

ment parts may void your warranty

ALL UNNUMBERED

ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGABLE

WITH OPPOSITE SIDE

327962A

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

key'# part# description

1 322896

2 320864

3 320865

4322898

5402156

6322909

7328483

8 320866

9 320867

10. 322908

1t.. 320868

t2. 311394

t3 314964

t5 320869

t6 322897

17 322901

18 324042

19 324043

20 313039

2! 402157

DECAL V-BELT SCHEMATIC MOWER

DECAL, HOOD CRAFTSMAN RH

DECAL, HOOD CRAFTSMAN LH

DECAL, CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY

DECAL. EMBLEM, CRAFTSMAN

DECAL. REFLECTOR, MF GRILLE

DECAL, DASH CRAFTSMAN

DECAL. CONSOLE, 4316SP RH

DECAL, CONSOLE, 4316SP LH

DECAL, CONSOLE CAUTION

DECAL. CRAFTSMAN WHITE

DECAL, SHIFT REVINEUTRAL

DECAL, SHIFTER POSITION P930-6

REFERENCE ONLY

DECAL. ALL WHEEL STEERING

DECAL, V-BELT SCHEMATIC, DRIVE

DECAL, CRAFTSMAN WHEEL

DECAL, BATTERY RATING

DECAL, BATFERY REQD

DECAL. 4WS PATENT

DECAL. 3N 1 MOWER DECK

qly,.

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

CUSTOMER ASSEMBLY

CUSTOMER ASSEMBLY VIEW

323357 PARTS BAG ASSY QTY1

key#

part# decdption

306654

456378

301413

STEERING WHEEL

PiN SPRING ,250DIA X 2,00LG

SPACER STEERING SHAFT

BATTERY ACiD

"May Be Purchased Locally

qty

323356_

.... i

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

TREAD PATTERNS

w,A,v

TIRE SIZE "A" "B" "C" "D"

11 X 4,00 - 5

13 X5,00- 6

15 X 6 O0 - 6

16 X 6,50 - 8

18 X 8,50 - 8

18 X 9.50 - 8

20 X 8.00 - 8

42295 319679

41060 319680

39830 316702

41081 319682

319683 317400

41106 316701

319685 319684

20 X 10.,00-8 58276 319686

20 X 1000-10 55893 319687

23 X 9,50-!2 53655 319690

301140

57164

319689

313952

314539

313950

314584

313654

314370

316711 B

ENGINE REPAIR PARTS

ENGINE MODEL 402707-1235-01 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

s.1 3 22

9 556_

1019 LABEL ,,,

REF, PART

NO NO. DESCRIPTION

1 494533 Cylinder Assembly

2 491756 Bearing-Cylinder

3_391086 SeaF-Oi]

5.! 493457 Head-Cylinder #1

5.2 493458 Head-Cylinder #2

7,1 _271867 Gasket-Cylinder

Head #1

7.2 ;_271868 Gasket-Cylinder

Head #2

8_t 398085 Breather Assembly #1

8°2 222892 Cover-Breather

Cylinder #2

(Used Only on Ref,

572 Air Baffle with

Holes for Mounting)

9 _:27803 Gasket-Valve Cover

10 94382 Screw-Sem

11 280225 Tube-Breather

REE PART

NO. NO.

12 _271703

_271188

:_271189

13 94565

15 94239

15A 94497

18 493304

20 w291675

21 399195

22 93882

244 239318

354 90576

881

5.2

7.2

18I 524AI

"k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR

{_20 _15A INSTRUCTION MANUAL,

REF. PART

DESCRIPTION

Gasket-Crankcase

Cover (1/64" Thick)

Gasket-Crankcase

Cover (4005" Thick)

Gasket-Crankcase

Cover (,.009" Thick)

Screw-Cylinder HeaFt

Plug-,Oii Drain

Plug-Pipe (t/827)

Base Assy.-

Crankcase

Seal-Oil

Plug Assy.--Oil Fill

Screw-Crankcase

Cover Mtg..

Connector--Impulse

Pump

Nut-Hexo

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

506 231174 Terminal

507 280180 Grommet-Insulator

524A -_271485 Seal-Plug

556 93585 Screw-Hex_ Hd

569 _270981 Gasket.Crankcase

572 224580 Baffle-Air (CyL #2)

869 261453 Seat-Intake Valve

(Standard)

870 213316 Seat-Exhaust Valve

(Standard)

871 26'1961 Guide-Exhaust Valve

(Only)

Note: 231218 Guide-lntake

(Brass)

See Repair Manual

881 222860 Cover Plate-

Crankcase

1019 491261 Label Kit

Included in Gasket Set-Part No 491856,.

Assemblies include all parts shown In frames.

ENGINE MODEL 402707-1235-01 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

t*"

_[_ 615 q_

24 634A _)

552A _';

615

552

616 H @ 220

230

219A

40 35

e 868

,,2_ _' I_, -_ @_ "_

"36 33

34 819

REE PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

42 93630 Retainer-Exhaust

Valve Rotocoil (2)

45 261368 Tappet-Valve

46 213421 Gear-Cam

219 393415 Oil Slinger Assembly

219A 394348 Gear-Governor

220 222773 Washer-Thrust

230 223882 Washer-Gov,, Crank

(Inside)

552 262332 Lower Bushing--Gow

552A 262331 Upper Bushing- Govo

615 94296 Retainer-E-Ring

616 491530 Crank-Governor

634A -_491287 Seal-Governor Shaft

741 262694 Gear-Timing

819 94675 Screw-Hex Hd.,

868 393606 Sea[ Assy, & Retainer

REE PART REE PART

NQ NOo DESCRIPTION NO., NO. DES(_RIPTION

16 27 260924 Lock-PistonPin

28 299691 Pin Assy--Piston

(Standard)

391286 Pin Assembly-

393382 Crankshaft

Note: Order 94196 For

Timing Gear Key,

24 222698 Key-Flywheel

25 394955 Piston Assy,

(Standard)

394956 Piston Assy.

(_OlO"o,£,)

394957 Piston Assy

(,020" 03°)

394958 Piston Assy

(.030" O,S,)

PISTON RING SETS:

Piston (,005" OSo)

29 492667 Rod Assembly-

Connecting

Note: ForConnectingRod

With.020" Undersize

CrankpinBore-Order

No,,397158°

32 94671 Screw-Connecting

Rod

26 394959 Ring Set-Piston

(Standard)

394960 Ring Set-Piston

(.010" O,,S.)

394961 Ring Set-Piston

(.020"O,S,,)

394962 Ring Set-Piston

(,030" O,,S.)

33 390420 Valve-Exhaust

34 261528 Valve-intake

35 65906 Spring-Intake Valve

36 26828 Spring-Exhaust Valve

40 221596 Retainer-intake Valve

41 292260 RotocoiI-Exhaust

Valve

Included in Gasket Set-Part Nor 491856,

Assemblies include all parts shown In frames.

ENGINE MODE[. 402707-1235-01 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

358 GASKETSET !

[861 PUMP REPAIR KIT

19551.....I 98

859

392

434 _117

REF PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

50 213290 Manifold-Intake

51 _=271412 Gasket--Carburetor&

Intake Elbow

51A 280319 Spacer-Carburetor

52 _270884 Gasket-Intake

Manifold Mtg.

53 93970 Screw-Hexo Head

(Carb to Manifold)

54 93208 Screw-Intake

Manifold Mtg, Sem

90 495181 Carburetor Assembly

91 495035 Body Assembly-Upper

Carburetor

93 231209 Bushing-Throttle Shaft

94 e491238 Valve Assembly-

Carbureter Idle

95 93499 Screw-Valve Mtg.

Sere

95 221939 Valve-Throttle

,08@

109

102

104 103

_119

51A

51 52

205

_634

I52

_'1_'! CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

REF PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION REE PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

202 262684 Link-Throttle

203 280997 Crank-Bell

205 93971 Screw-Hex,, Head

232 262539 Spring-Backlash

358 491856 Gasket Set

387 280197 Body-Pump

392 ==261395 Spring-Pump

394 =270988 Diaphragm

432 ,.221377 Cap-Spring

434 223688 Cover-Diaphragm

435 93829 Screw-Diaphragm

Cover

634 e271013 Washer

(Throttle Shaft)

858 "270989 Diaphragm-Carb,

859 =271025 Gasket-Carb Pump

860 =261358 Spring (2)

861 393397 Repair Kit-Pump

955 397882 Plug and Seal-

Solenoid

97 392672 Shaft and Lever-

Throttle

98 91920 Screw-Fi],, Hd,,

99 26157 Spring-Throttle Adj.

102 m271607 Gasket-Carburetor

Body

103 298514 Float-Carburetor

104 =230896 Pin-Roat Hinge

105 =394683 Valve-Fuel Inlet

107 491543 Body-Lower Carb,,

108 223534 Valve-Choke

109 392673 Shaft and Lever-

Choke

116 .280474 O-Ring

117 231338 Jet-Needle Valve

(Fixed)

119 94152 Screw-Hex_ Hd.

121 491539 Carburetor Overhaul

Kit

127 e223472 Plug-Welch

:k Included in Gasket Set-Part Ne. 491856

oincluded in Carburetor Overhaul Kit-Part Ne, 491539.

= Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit-Part No. 491539 and Pump Repair Kit-Part No. 393397,,

Assemblies include all parts shown in frames,

ENGINE MODEL 402707-1235-01 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

467

642

467

165

601

527

240

535

235

643

445

284

161

REE PART

NO. NO., DESCRIPTION

161 398826 Body-Air Cleaner

165 94289 Nut-Wing

187 299146 Line-Fuel (28" Long)

(Cut to Required

Length)

235 224039 Shleld-Spjtback

240 493629 Filter---Fuel

REF. PART

NO NO DESCRIPTION

284 g4264-Screw-Hex,, Hd_

445 394019 Cartridge-Air Cleaner

467 493903 Knob-Air Cleaner

527 223167 Clamp-Fuel Pipe

52B 393815 Impulse Lineand

Clamp Assembly

REF+ PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

535 272490 Element-Nr Cleaner

537 _-e271411 Gasket-Air Cleaner

601 93053 Clamp--Fue! Line

642 223579 Cover-Air Cleaner

643 223714 CartridgePlate-

AirCleaner

:_ included in Gasket Set-Part No. 491856

= Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit-Part No+49153g.

Assembiles include all parts shown In frames+

ENGINE MODEL 402707-1235-01 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

523

.I 842

422

284A

525

524 C> [ 847

209A

229

t_ 592

209

201

265

267

207

REE PART REE PART REE PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

20i

2O6

2O7

209

209A

222

224

227

262683 Link-Governor

94298 Nut--Square

262337 Spring-Compression

262441 Spring-Governor

261563 Spring-Governor idle

491282 Plate Assembly-

Governor Controt

94297 Screw-Pan Hd

491297 Lever Ass¥.-Govemor

229 222289 Washer

258 93949 Screw-Sere

265 221535 Clamp-Casing

267 93897 Screw-Hex. Hd

284A 93469 Screw-Hex_ Hd.

414 220680 Washer

422 222875 Clamp-Oil Fillet

523 494947 Cap and Dipstick-

OilFiller

524 .271157 Seal-FillerTube

525 495348 Tube-OilFitler

562 93853 Bolt-Gov. Lever

592 92278 Nut-Hex,.

842 *270920 Seal-Oil FillerCap

847 495715 Dipstickand Tube

Assembly_

Included in Gasket Set-Part No. 491856.

Assemblies Include all parts shown In frames.

ENGINE MODEL 402707-1235-01 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

653

783

513

544

803 311

1003_

310

..... Reie;'enceNumber I 30g - 31o

Manufaclurer

........Briggs & Housing

Sttatton Length

12V 4-!t2"

311

Motor &

Drive

Assembly

399928""

510

Thru Boll Brush Starter

Assembly Assembly Drive

,Gro,up.......

94169 " 4903ii ....... 490421 ;°''''

544

Armature

Assembly

490309

801 8O2 803

. =

Drive End End Cap Housing

Csp Assembly Assembly

Assembly Commutator

394860 490310' 398892

1003

Brush

Spring

" InctudesBrush Set

"* Includes #398003 Ciutch Assemb_y

#280104 Gear

#490467 Retainer and Pin

#94288 Roll Pin

"** Uses #93585 Screw-Hex, Hal,

Refo No, 513)

Ref,, No,, 783)

Ref., No, 876)

Refo No 896)

Ref No, 653)

Assemblies Include all parts shown in frames,

ENGINE MODEL 402707-1235-0'1 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536,255870

468

)332

168

1006

REF, PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

23 491180 Flywheel and Ring

Gear Assy,-Magneto

75 222511 Washer-Spring

78 94326 Screw-Sere

189 93535 Screw

332 230674 Nut-Hex,

333 394891 Armature GIoup

334 93381 Screw-Armature

M_g,,Sere

337 802592 Pfug-Spark

334 851

482

353

52O

354

337

_635

363

383

REE PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

353 92791 Washer-Lock

354 90576 Nut-Hex,

356 398874 Wire-Ground

363 19203 Puller-Flywheel

383 89838 Wrench-Spark P_ug

468 224521 Screen-Flush Rotating

474 393474 Stator-Ntemato_"

(Due| Circuit)

482 93621 Screw-Sem

520 93722 Terminal Spade

REE, PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

635 86538 E_bow-Spark Plug

726 391362 Gear-Flywheel Ring

(Includes Mounting

Parts),

851 221798 Terminat-lgnition

Cable

877 393456 Diode and Connector

Assembly

1005 280815 Far_FIywheel

1006 224413 Retainer-Fan

Assemblies Include all parts shown In frames.

ENGINE MODEL 402707-1235-01 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

304

305

567

573

305

3o8.1

REF_ PART REE PART PART

NO. NO.. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. DESCRIPTION

304 492656 Housing-Blower

305 93158 Screw-Sem

306_1 222846 Shield-Cylinder

306.2 223734 Shield-Cylinder

307 94386 Screw

308.1 222848 Cover-Air Guide

308,2 222849 Cover-Air Guide

REE

NO.

567

S73

93777 Screw-Hex. Head

(Back Prate to CyL)

491304 Back Plate Assy,

AssembliesInclude all parts shown in frames°

TRANSAXLE REPAIR PARTS

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL 930-045 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870

Key

No,

Part No,

772108A

780086

770102A

77626O

776219A

778139

778136

792136

784352

784355

778229

778113A

778221

778068

778260

786139

786102

792077

792078

792079

788061

792073

792125

792035

788O4O

78OO72

780108

780001

792001

788051

780105A

780118A

790003

790007

79O21

786O26

792076A

790023A

792085

Description

Cover, Transaxle

Bearing, Needle

Case, Transaxfe

Shaft, Counter

Shaft & Pinion Assembly, Output

Gear. Ou!put

Gear. Spur (I5 teeth)

Key

Collar, Shifter

Rod & Fork Assembly, Shift

Gear, Bevel (42 teeth)

Bevel Pinion, Input

Gear, Bevel (16 Teeth)

Gear, Bevel Pinion

Gear, Ring

Pin, Drive

Spacer

Ball, Steel (5/16_ Dia.)

Set Screw, 3t8o16 x 3/8

Spring

Ring, Seal

Screw, Flanged Hex Hd,

Thread forming, 114-20 x t-1/4

Ring, Retainer (Pkg. of 2)

Ring, Retainer

Washer, Thrust

Washer

"0" Ring

Seal, Square cut

Bushing, Flanged

Disk, Brake

Plate, Brake pad

Pad, Brake (Pkg. of 2)

Pin, Dowel

Washer, Fiat

Lever, Brake

Screw, Flanged Hex Hd,

Thread forming, 1/4-2o x 2-1/4

Key

No, Part No.

43 792075

44 79OO25

45 786O66

46 786O86

47 774951

48 774952

49 778183

5O 778124A

51 778250

52 778123A

53 778121A

56 778193

57 778126A

58 778249

59 778127A

60 778129A

63 786071

64 786072

65 780109

66 776135

67 776315A

68 786116

69 78OO51

7O 7861'18

7! 788069

72 792074

76 780090

77 788078A

81 786062A

82 786061

83 786124

9O 788067B

150 510334

Description

Nut, Lock, 5t16_24

Holder, Brake pad

Spacer

Brake Lever Bracket

Axle (8-15/16" long)

Axle (13-17/32" long)

Gear, Spur (35 teeth)

Gear, Spur (30 teeth)

Gear, Spur (27 teeth)

Gear, Spur (25 teeth)

Gear, Spur (20 teeth)

Gear, Spur (15 teeth steel)

Gear, Spur (20 teeth)

Gear, Spur (23 teeth)

Gear, Spur (25 teeth)

Gear, Spur ( 30 teeth)

Countershaft Spacer

Output Shaft Spacer

Washer

Input Shaft

Shifter & Brake Shaft

Disk

Washer

Spacer

Square Cut Ring

Threaded Plug

Washer

Inverted Retaining Ring (pkg..of 2)

Roller Chain (No..41 chain, 22 links)

Sprocket (I0 teeth)

Reverse Sprocket (14 teeth)

Grease (32 oz_.btl. Bentonite grease)

Gasket Eliminator (Loctite #515)

" THIS TRANSAXLE'S CAPACITY IS 24 OZ.

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

536.255870

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

CRRFTSMRII

15.0 HP TWI

ALL=WHEEL

43" MOWER

CYL!

STEER

DECK

DER

6.-SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Eachtractor has itsown model number Each engine has itsown r:nodel

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 fou nd 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

o MODEL NUMBER - 536.255870

• ENGINE MODEL NUMBER., 402707-1235-01

• PART NUMBER

o 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,

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

327865 03/12/93 Printed in U S A

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