Sears 536.25587 Customer Responsibilities, Blade Care, Brake Operation, Service or Adjustments

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance..

BRAKE OPERATION

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable disc brake To check brake operation do the following:

•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.

eTry 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.

eDepress 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),

eMaintain proper air pressure in all tires,, (See"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual),

eKeep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals 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,,

eTurn 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

BOLT SHOWN

MOUNTING

GRADE 5

Q

 

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, "We recommend using a 10 inch wrench or torque 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.

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Contents SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL Owners ManualIL Slope OPERA1ON SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817WA, Hoffman ESTATES, IL Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesTable of Contents Spark Plug Muffler Engine Customer MaintenanceCcessories and Attachments PerformanceContents of Hardware Pack Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Install Steering Wheel Assembl YProceed to Activate the Battery AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Prepare BatteryTreatment To Install Mower DeckCheck Tire Pressure Poison Causes Severe BurnsCheck for Proper Position of ALL Reinstall Charged BatteryTo Adjust Mower Deck Wheels BeltsInset Cause a sparkKnow Your Tractor Check Starting Sequence Indicator Indicator lights ifTractor To USE Choke Control HOW to USE Your TractorOperation To SET Parking BrakeTo Transport Tractor To Select Mower Cutting HeightTo Operate on Hills To Operate MowerTo Start Engine ALL-WHEEL Steering FeatureCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineRetraining Lawn to be Cutwith Mulching Mower When Mulching Lawn for the First T1MEMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsCustomer Responsibilities Schedule Fill in Service Dates AS YOU Complete Regular ServiceService Dates Before Each USESAE 30 or 10W30 Motor OIL API SG @ General Purpose Grease Lubrication ChartOrientation view only,, Do Not stand on end SteeringgearBrake Operation Service or AdjustmentsCustomer Responsibilities Blade CareSee FIG Keep battery and terminals cleanTo Clean Battery and Terminals To Remove Mulching PlugAIR Screen See Fig EngineRecommended Viscosity Grades LubricationSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler AIR Filter See FigTractor To Remove Mower Deck To Install Mower DeckMowerdeck Hitch Engagementcable Mowerdeck Service and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Deck Fig,.26AQroove To Adjust Mower Deck Height See FigBlade Brake Adjustment ServiceAdjustments To Adjust Blade Drive BeltFig, 30A To Adjust Tractor Drive BeltTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Fig+29To Replace Tractor Drive Belt To Adjust SeatSee Figs See Figs a & 34B To Adjust Tractor BrakeTo Adjust Steering Gear To Adjust Brake ROD See aBracket LeverFigo37A To Replace Headlight Bulb Battery See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak To Replace Fuse See FigFailing To Adjust Choke ControlTo Remove Hood See Figs Tanyard to FrontInitial Adjustment Throttle CONTROl. AdjustmentCarburetor Adjustments To AdjustProblem Poorcut-uneven Batterywill not chargeEngine OIL BatteryStorage EnginePage Items are Interchangeable Craftsman 43 Lawn Tractor Model Chassis & Hood AssemblyUSE Original ALL UnnumberedItems Craftsman 43 Lawn Tractor Model314799 310006 Description QtyOKEY#t Hood and Chassis AssemblyMotion Drive ALL Unnumbered Items are Interchangeable With Opposite SideQty Craftsman 43 Lawn Tractor ModelReghexctrlk Craftsman 43 Lawn Tractor Model 536.2558/0 Mower Suspension Assembly322997F Standard Hardware 180079Lift J Black Craftsian 43 Lawn Tractor 2,ODEL Front Steering AssemblyStandard Hardware Items Zerk Fitting326t37A Rear Steering AssemblyROD. TIE CraftsmanLawn Tractor ModelItems are Interchangeable 3t2 Lawn Tractor Model536.255870 303109Craftsma 43 Lawn Tractor Model Motion Drive Assembly328041A WASHER, Flat Craftsman 43 t.AWN Tractor Model 536,255870Engine & Control Assembly CAP, Pipe 3/8918 NPT QTY305550 305552 SCREW, 5116-18X .75HH C327957C PRE-PAINTED Deck AssemblyPART# Description KEY#Craftsman 43 Lawn Tractor Model Final Deck Assembly Order Individual Parts Standard Hardware Parts Craftsman 43 t.AWN Tractor ModelAllunnumbered Items Areinterchangeable With Oppositeside Electrical Assembly63 HHC ALL Unnumbered Steeringmower WheeldeckItems are Interchangable 322909 328483 320864 320865 322898Shift Revineutral Parts BAG Assy QTY1 Craftsman 43 Lawn Tractor Model Customer AssemblyTire Size 881 Engine Model 402707-1235-01 for 43 Tractor Model556 Label020O,S 634A552A 819 615 616 H @ OlOo,£Pump Repair KIT GasketsetAssembiles include all parts shown In frames+ 467467601 535 235 643 445 284229 523 265 267 209209A 592 284A 201 525 524 C 207 Gro,up Engine Model 402707-1235-01 for 43 Tractor Model 783513 803 311 1003 310 544332 482851 334S73 Engine Model 402707-1235-01 for 43 Tractor Model 304567 573Peerless Transaxle Model 930-045 for 43 Tractor Model Transaxle Repair PartsThis Transaxles Capacity is 24 OZ Peerless Transaxle Model 930-045 for 43 Tractor ModelKey Key No, Part No. DescriptionPart Number 03/12/93
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