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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
536.255870
CRRFTSMRN°
R
15.0 HP TWiN CYLI
Caution:
Read and follow
ALL=WHEEL
all Safety Rules
43" MOWER DECK
and Instructions
Before Operating
6-SPEED TRANSAXLE
This Equipment
LAWN TRACTOR
o Assembly
° Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
° Service and Adjustment
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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THESE INSTRUCTIONS ABE FOR YOURs PROTECTtON_.0LEa PLEASE READ THEM CAREFU LLY= AI 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° mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a l. GENERAL OPERATION: cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in_ e Know controls and how to stop quickly.. e Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause o Read
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on yourpurchase of a Sears Craftsman Tractor.It hasbeendesigned, engineered HORSE POWER: 15.0 andmanufactured togiveyouthebestpossible depend- GASOLINE 2 GALLONS ability andperformance. UNLEADED REGULAR CAPACITY: Should youexperience anyproblem youcannot easily SAE 30 - above 32°F, OIL (3,,0 Pints) remedy, pleasecontactyournearestSearsService 5W - 30" - below 32°F_ CenterlDepartment. Wehavecompetent, well-trained technicians andtheproper tools toservice orr
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION .................................................. 12-16 SAFETY RULES ................................................... 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..............23-33 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .....3, 17-22 TROUBLE SHOOTING .......................... 34-35 STORAGE ........................................................................ 36 WARRANTY ........................................................... 3 REPAIR
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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 ENGINE OIL STABILIZER BLADES SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AiR FILTER GAS CAN BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your vehicle_ Many of these are listed below wi
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................................ CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately in carton i _h:._, t I i Steering Wheel Parts Bag Battery Acid Owner's Manual Parts Bag contents shown actual size unless noted Steering Wheel Assembly Parts [ ] © 1 - Spring Pin \ 1 - Spacer 1 - Spare Key
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ASSEMBL Y TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING A socket wrench wilt make assembly easier. Standard wrench WHEEL sizes are listed 3/8 inch wrench (1) Pliers (1) (I) Utility knife SPRING PIN (1) Screwdriver (Small Phillips with a 1/4 inch shank) Hammer (1) (1) Tire pressure gauge CLUTCH LEVER (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 FIG. 1 the steering wheel). TO
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ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR DANGER PREPARE BATTERY Always disconnect negative (black) cable first. For shipping purposes, battery is installed, Remove battery Removing posltlve cable first can result In sparks if (see TO REMOVE BATTERY instructions below), the wrench touches any metal surface° Be sure battery hold-down bracket does not touch battery terminals and cause a spark. CAUTION: Wear eye and face shietd_ Wash hands or clothing immediately if TO ACTIVATE THE BATTERY (See Fig, 4) -
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ASSEMBL Y TO INSTALL MOWER DECK e Place cutting height adjustment in highest position by It is an acid and poison. Always wear eye CAUTION: Handle electrolyte with care° pressing cutting height adjustment pedal all the way shields, and protect skin when handling down until it latches. See TO SELECT MOWER acid or battery. CUTTING HEIGHT in OPERATION section of this POISON - CAUSES SEVERE BURNS manual 1f cutting height is not in highest position, the Contains sulfuric acid,, deck brackets will hit
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ASSEMBLY ....................................... REAR LIFT ARM • Underneath the footrests of the tractor, remove hairpin (RIGHT SIDE) cotters and flat washers from the left and right hand HANGER PIN DECK LIFT hanger pins and lay aside (see Fig. 7A) BRACKET • Remove hitch rod and hairpin cotter from front mounting FLATWASHER bracket and lay aside (see Fig 7B) HAIRPIN \_ ® Align holes in the mower deck hitch with the top set of COTTE R holes in the front mounting bracket and reinstall the hitch ro
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ASSEMBLY Place threaded end of hold-down rod through loop in bracket and secure with plastic wing nut, NOTE: Tighten DANGER with pliers if necessary Always connect pos[ttve (red) cable first. Connect- e Attach positive (+) red battery cable to positive (+} ing negative cable first can result in sparks if the terminal on battery with a 1/4 X 3/4 inch head screw and wrench touches any metal surface. Be sure battery a 1/4 inch keps nut, Tighten nut securely. hold-down bracket does not touch battery
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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 \ _ETER CHOKE CONTROL cUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL BRAKE_LUTCH LATCH \ MEMORYROD HEADLIGHT SWITCH SH|FTCONTROL LEVER _,_ ,. • , ,._,',,.................... FIG
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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 • READ OPERATORS IMNUAL(S) KNOW LDCATZoN &FUNCTIONOF ALLCONTROLS , KEE_GUARDS SAFETfSHIELDSANDSWffCHES T HEmG_ NPL
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.................. 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 PEDAL LATCH o Press cutting height adjustment pedal all the way+ down until it lalches,+ CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL • 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
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OPERA TION TO START ENGINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE When starting engine for first time or if engine has run out of CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from tank to Read OPERATION and CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES engine sections of this manual before trying to start the engine Your tractor has two lockout switches that connect solenoid to • Check to make sure engine crankcase is full of oil Never brake+clutch pedal and attachment clutch lever, When start- ru
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS e Do not use tire chains when mower housing is attached to ,_ and CAUTION: white backing. Look down Disengage and behind mower before unit blades before backing upo e Run 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
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BEFORE EACH USE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Check engine oii level.. The warranty on thistractor does not cover items that have been o Check brake operation. subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain lawn tractor as instructed • Check tire pressure in this manual e Check for loose tasteners .Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your uniL All adjustments in the SERVICE AND ADJUST
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LUBRICATION CHART Orientation view only,, Do Not stand on end_ O STEERING GEAR Q FRONTAXLE PIVOT POINTS WHEEL BEARINGS (_END OF DRAG LiNK SECTOR GEAR I AND BOTTOM OF STEER1NG SHAFT VIEW FROM LEFT SIDE OF TRACTOR MOWER DECK HITCH ENDOF PIVOT POINTS DRAG LINK UNIVERSAL JOINT (SAME ON BOTH SIDES) STEERING I PIVOT POINTS EoFTSIDE (SAME ON WER DECK BOTH SIDES) RIGHT SIDE WHEEL MOWER DECK WHEEL Q SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL API - SG @ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE t8
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.. BLADE MOUNTING BRAKE OPERATION SCREWS 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. e Depress 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 ADJU
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CENTER HOLE TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig= 15) BLADE 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. e Place center hole of blade over head of the nail or end of a screwdriver clamped horizontally in a vice. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of
