Sears 536.25587 Check Tire Pressure, To Install Mower Deck, Poison Causes Severe Burns, Treatment

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ASSEMBL Y

It is an acid and poison. Always wear eye CAUTION: Handle electrolyte with care° 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

eCharge 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°

eCheck 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#,,

eCheck 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

ePlace 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,.

ePlace 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

DECK

MOWER DECK HITCH

DRIVE BELT

IDLER PULLE

FIG. 5

OTurn front wheels of tractor to maximum left turn_.

oLift deck hitch and slide deck under tractor to a centered position_

eFrom 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

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Contents SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL Owners ManualIL Slope OPERA1ON Product Specifications Maintenance AgreementCustomer Responsibilities SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817WA, Hoffman ESTATES, ILTable of Contents Ccessories and Attachments Engine Customer MaintenancePerformance Spark Plug MufflerContents of Hardware Pack To Install Steering Wheel Tools Required for AssemblyAssembl Y Unpack CartonHOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyPrepare Battery Proceed to Activate the BatteryCheck Tire Pressure To Install Mower DeckPoison Causes Severe Burns TreatmentTo Adjust Mower Deck Wheels Reinstall Charged BatteryBelts Check for Proper Position of ALLInset Cause a sparkCheck Starting Sequence Indicator Indicator lights if Know Your TractorTractor Operation HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake To USE Choke ControlTo Operate on Hills To Select Mower Cutting HeightTo Operate Mower To Transport TractorCheck Engine OIL Level ALL-WHEEL Steering FeatureADD Gasoline To Start EngineMowing Tips When Mulching Lawn for the First T1MEMulching Mowing Tips Retraining Lawn to be Cutwith Mulching MowerService Dates Fill in Service Dates AS YOU Complete Regular ServiceBefore Each USE Customer Responsibilities ScheduleOrientation view only,, Do Not stand on end Lubrication ChartSteeringgear SAE 30 or 10W30 Motor OIL API SG @ General Purpose GreaseCustomer Responsibilities Service or AdjustmentsBlade Care Brake OperationTo Clean Battery and Terminals Keep battery and terminals cleanTo Remove Mulching Plug See FIGRecommended Viscosity Grades EngineLubrication AIR Screen See FigMuffler CleaningAIR Filter See Fig Spark PlugsTo Install Mower Deck Tractor To Remove Mower DeckMowerdeck Hitch To Level Mower Deck Service and AdjustmentsFig,.26A Engagementcable MowerdeckQroove To Adjust Mower Deck Height See FigAdjustments ServiceTo Adjust Blade Drive Belt Blade Brake AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust Tractor Drive BeltFig+29 Fig, 30ATo Adjust Seat To Replace Tractor Drive BeltSee Figs To Adjust Steering Gear To Adjust Tractor BrakeTo Adjust Brake ROD See a See Figs a & 34BLever BracketFigo37A To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Replace Fuse See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Remove Hood See Figs To Adjust Choke ControlTanyard to Front FailingCarburetor Adjustments Throttle CONTROl. AdjustmentTo Adjust Initial AdjustmentProblem Poorcut-uneven Batterywill not chargeStorage BatteryEngine Engine OILPage USE Original Craftsman 43 Lawn Tractor Model Chassis & Hood AssemblyALL Unnumbered Items are Interchangeable314799 310006 Craftsman 43 Lawn Tractor ModelDescription Qty ItemsMotion Drive Hood and Chassis AssemblyALL 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 Craftsian 43 Lawn Tractor 2,ODEL Front Steering AssemblyStandard Hardware Items Zerk Fitting326t37A Rear Steering AssemblyLawn CraftsmanTractor Model ROD. TIEItems are Interchangeable 536.255870 Lawn Tractor Model303109 3t2Motion Drive Assembly Craftsma 43 Lawn Tractor Model328041A WASHER, Flat Craftsman 43 t.AWN Tractor Model 536,255870Engine & Control Assembly 305550 305552 QTYSCREW, 5116-18X .75HH C CAP, Pipe 3/8918 NPT327957C 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 Steeringmower Wheeldeck ALL UnnumberedItems are Interchangable 320864 320865 322898 322909 328483Shift Revineutral Parts BAG Assy QTY1 Craftsman 43 Lawn Tractor Model Customer AssemblyTire Size 556 Engine Model 402707-1235-01 for 43 Tractor ModelLabel 881552A 819 615 616 H @ 634AOlOo,£ 020O,SPump Repair KIT Gasketset601 535 235 643 445 467467284 Assembiles include all parts shown In frames+523 265 267 209 229209A 592 284A 201 525 524 C 207 513 Engine Model 402707-1235-01 for 43 Tractor Model 783803 311 1003 310 544 Gro,up851 482334 332567 Engine Model 402707-1235-01 for 43 Tractor Model 304573 S73Peerless Transaxle Model 930-045 for 43 Tractor Model Transaxle Repair PartsKey Peerless Transaxle Model 930-045 for 43 Tractor ModelKey No, Part No. Description This Transaxles Capacity is 24 OZPart Number 03/12/93
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