Sears 536.25587 owner manual Poorcut-uneven, Batterywill not charge

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

 

 

CAUSE

Unit will

not shift

1

Shifting

procedure incorrect.

or shifts

hard

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Tractor

ddve belt and/or

brake out of adjustment

 

 

3

Transaxle not operating

properly.

Engine continues

1. Faulty operetor_safety presence control system

to run when

 

 

 

 

operator

leaves

 

 

 

 

seal with mower

 

 

 

 

clutch engaged

 

 

 

 

Poorcut-uneven

1

Worn, bent or loose blade

 

 

2,

Mower deck not level.

 

 

 

3,

Build;up

of grass, leaves and trash under mower

CORRECTION

1Check shifting procedure Unit MUST come to a complete stop before changing directions

2Check 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.

Mower blades will not rotate

Poor or no grass discharge

Mower leaves

unmowed strip between blades

Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped)

1.Obstruction in clutch mechanism

2Mower drive belt out of adjustment

3Worn/damaged mower drive bell.

4Frozen idler pulley,

1Build-upel grass, leaves and trash under mower

2Wet grass

3, Engine speed too slow 4,, Travel speed too fast.

5.Mowing to much grass

S.Mower deck not level

7Low/uneven tire air pressure..

8Worn, bent or loose blade

9Mower drive belt worn or out of adjustment

10 Blades improperly installed,

11Improper blades used.

1, Mowing wet/high moisture content grass 2, Mowing too much grass

3.Mowing too fast.

4Blades are worn or require sharpening,

5Blade drive belt out of adiustment

6Worn or damaged quifi assembly(s).

7.Damaged mower deck housing

1Switch is "OFF"

2.Bulb(s) burned out,

3Faulty light switch

4, Loose or damaged wiring,

5.Blown fuse,

1Remove obstruction

2.Adjust mower drive belt

3Replace 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-cutat 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,,

t I Replace 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

5Check tension of blade drive belt Adjust if necessary

6, Replace quill assembly(s),

7 Repair of replace mower deck housing

1, Tum switch "ON"

2 Replace bulb(s)_

3, ChecWreplace light switch,

4Check Wiring and connections 5, Replace fuse,

Batterywill not charge

Steering erratic

Steering difficulty

1Poor cable connections

2Bad battery cells,,

3Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

!Steering sector'gear and pinion loose

2 Worn ball joints

1Steering sector gear and pinion tight

2Steering pivot points dry

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.

1Check steering sector gear Adjust il necessary

2 See Lubrication Chart

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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 sparkTractor Check Starting Sequence Indicator Indicator lights ifKnow Your Tractor 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 FigMowerdeck Hitch To Install Mower DeckTractor To Remove Mower Deck 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+29See Figs To Adjust SeatTo Replace Tractor Drive Belt See Figs a & 34B To Adjust Tractor BrakeTo Adjust Steering Gear To Adjust Brake ROD See aFigo37A LeverBracket 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 SideReghexctrlk Craftsman 43 Lawn Tractor ModelQty 322997F Mower Suspension AssemblyCraftsman 43 Lawn Tractor Model 536.2558/0 Lift J Black 180079Standard Hardware 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 303109328041A Motion Drive AssemblyCraftsma 43 Lawn Tractor Model 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 Items are Interchangable Steeringmower WheeldeckALL Unnumbered Shift Revineutral 320864 320865 322898322909 328483 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 284209A 592 284A 201 525 524 C 207 523 265 267 209229 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