Sears 536.25587 Service and Adjustments, To Level Mower Deck, Fig,.26A, Engagementcable Mowerdeck

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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 in the 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

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TO LEVEL MOWER DECK

Adjust mower deck while tractor is parked on level ground

or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated (see

PRODUCTSPECfF1CATtONSonpage3ofthismanual) 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

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Contents Owners Manual SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, ILIL Slope OPERA1ON Maintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817WA, Hoffman ESTATES, ILTable of Contents Engine Customer Maintenance Ccessories and AttachmentsPerformance Spark Plug MufflerContents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly To Install Steering WheelAssembl Y Unpack CartonAssembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorPrepare Battery Proceed to Activate the BatteryTo Install Mower Deck Check Tire PressurePoison Causes Severe Burns TreatmentReinstall Charged Battery To Adjust Mower Deck WheelsBelts Check for Proper Position of ALLCause a spark InsetCheck Starting Sequence Indicator Indicator lights if Know Your TractorTractor HOW to USE Your Tractor OperationTo SET Parking Brake To USE Choke ControlTo Select Mower Cutting Height To Operate on HillsTo Operate Mower To Transport TractorALL-WHEEL Steering Feature Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start EngineWhen Mulching Lawn for the First T1ME Mowing TipsMulching Mowing Tips Retraining Lawn to be Cutwith Mulching MowerFill in Service Dates AS YOU Complete Regular Service Service DatesBefore Each USE Customer Responsibilities ScheduleLubrication Chart Orientation view only,, Do Not stand on endSteeringgear SAE 30 or 10W30 Motor OIL API SG @ General Purpose GreaseService or Adjustments Customer ResponsibilitiesBlade Care Brake OperationKeep battery and terminals clean To Clean Battery and TerminalsTo Remove Mulching Plug See FIGEngine Recommended Viscosity GradesLubrication AIR Screen See FigCleaning MufflerAIR Filter See Fig Spark PlugsTo Install Mower Deck Tractor To Remove Mower DeckMowerdeck Hitch Service and Adjustments To Level Mower DeckFig,.26A Engagementcable MowerdeckTo Adjust Mower Deck Height See Fig QrooveService AdjustmentsTo Adjust Blade Drive Belt Blade Brake AdjustmentTo Adjust Tractor Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltFig+29 Fig, 30ATo Adjust Seat To Replace Tractor Drive BeltSee Figs To Adjust Tractor Brake To Adjust Steering GearTo Adjust Brake ROD See a See Figs a & 34BLever BracketFigo37A Battery See Fig To Start Engine with a WeakTo Replace Fuse See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Choke Control To Remove Hood See FigsTanyard to Front FailingThrottle CONTROl. Adjustment Carburetor AdjustmentsTo Adjust Initial AdjustmentProblem Batterywill not charge Poorcut-unevenBattery StorageEngine Engine OILPage Craftsman 43 Lawn Tractor Model Chassis & Hood Assembly USE OriginalALL Unnumbered Items are InterchangeableCraftsman 43 Lawn Tractor Model 314799 310006Description Qty ItemsHood and Chassis Assembly Motion DriveALL Unnumbered Items are Interchangeable With Opposite Side OKEY#tCraftsman 43 Lawn Tractor Model QtyReghexctrlk Mower Suspension Assembly Craftsman 43 Lawn Tractor Model 536.2558/0322997F 180079 Standard HardwareLift J Black Front Steering Assembly Craftsian 43 Lawn Tractor 2,ODELZerk Fitting Standard Hardware ItemsRear Steering Assembly 326t37ACraftsman LawnTractor Model ROD. TIEItems are Interchangeable Lawn Tractor Model 536.255870303109 3t2Motion Drive Assembly Craftsma 43 Lawn Tractor Model328041A Craftsman 43 t.AWN Tractor Model 536,255870 WASHER, FlatEngine & Control Assembly QTY 305550 305552SCREW, 5116-18X .75HH C CAP, Pipe 3/8918 NPTPRE-PAINTED Deck Assembly 327957CKEY# PART# DescriptionCraftsman 43 Lawn Tractor Model Final Deck Assembly Craftsman 43 t.AWN Tractor Model Order Individual Parts Standard Hardware PartsElectrical Assembly Allunnumbered Items Areinterchangeable With Oppositeside63 HHC Steeringmower Wheeldeck ALL UnnumberedItems are Interchangable 320864 320865 322898 322909 328483Shift Revineutral Craftsman 43 Lawn Tractor Model Customer Assembly Parts BAG Assy QTY1Tire Size Engine Model 402707-1235-01 for 43 Tractor Model 556Label 881634A 552A 819 615 616 H @OlOo,£ 020O,SGasketset Pump Repair KIT467467 601 535 235 643 445284 Assembiles include all parts shown In frames+523 265 267 209 229209A 592 284A 201 525 524 C 207 Engine Model 402707-1235-01 for 43 Tractor Model 783 513803 311 1003 310 544 Gro,up482 851334 332Engine Model 402707-1235-01 for 43 Tractor Model 304 567573 S73Transaxle Repair Parts Peerless Transaxle Model 930-045 for 43 Tractor ModelPeerless Transaxle Model 930-045 for 43 Tractor Model KeyKey No, Part No. Description This Transaxles Capacity is 24 OZ03/12/93 Part Number