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ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR A S S E M B V i A socket wrench will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed (1) 3/8 Inch wrench (1) Pliers (1) Utility knife (1) Screwdriver (Small Phillips with a 1/4 inch shank) (1) Hammer (1) Tire pressure gauge (2) 7/16 inch wrenches (1) 9/16 inch wren...

ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR PREPARE BATTERY For shipping purposes, battery is installed, Remove battery (see TO REMOVE BATTERY instructions below). J>k CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Wash hands or clothing Immediately If : accidentally in contact with battery acid. Do not smoke. Fumes...

ASSEMBLY A CAUTION: Handle electrolyte with care.It Is an acid and poison. Always wear eye 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 ...

ASSEMBLY 9 Underneath the footrests of the tractor, remove hairpin cotters and flat washers from the left and right hand hanger pins and lay aside (see Fig, 7A). ® Remove hitch rod and hairpin cotter from front mounting bracket and lay aside (see Fig. 7B) ® Align holes in the mower deck hitch with t...

ASSEMBLY A DANGER A Always connect positive (red) cable first. Connect­ ing negative cable first can result In sparks if the wrench touches any metal surface. Be sure battery hold-down bracket does not touch battery terminals and cause a spark. 0 Place hook end of battery hold-down rod through large...

OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare illustrations {see Fig. 10) with your tractor to familiarize yourseil with locations oi various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, CHECK STARTINGSEQUENCE INDICATO...

OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs,, We recommend standard safety glasses, available at...

OPERATION TO SELECT MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT {See Fig. 11) The cutting height is seiected by placing the memory rod in the desired height position The cutting height range is approximately 2 to 4 inches, ® Press cutting height adjustment pedal ail the way down until it latches,. ‘ e Move memory rod to d...

OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL Read OPERATION and CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES sections of this manual before trying to start the engine _0 Check to make sure engine crankcase is full of oil Never run engine unless crankcase is full of oil and dipstick is tightened securely...

OPERATION MOWING TIPS о Do not use lire chains when mower housing is attached to unit ® Run the engine at FAST speed position, e Control forward ground speed with shift control lever in accordance with type and quantify of grass being mowed. The more grass to be cut, a slower forward ground speed sh...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain lawn tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made per...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION Yourtraclor is equipped with an adjustable disc brake To check brake operation do the following: 0 Stop tractor on a level surface and place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position ® Depres...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15) Care should be taken to keep blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine, ® Blade cart be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on mower, o P...

CUSTOMER RESPONSlBiUTIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Read ENGINE instructions in this section and OPERATION section of this manual before trying to start engine, NOTE: Be sure oil has been added to engine crankcase before trying to start engine. OIL RECOMMENDATIONS Only use high quality detergent oil rated w...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 21) Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Clean foam pre-cleaner element after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first, Serv...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS ® Depress brake-dutch pedal and set parking brake. ® Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position. ® Place attachment dutch lever in DISENGAGED position. ® Turn ignition key OFF and remove key. ® Make sure the blades an...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Slide deck toward front of tractor Pull lower engine pulley belt guides away from engine and slip mower deck drive belt onto tower engine pulley Reposition belt guides to 1/16“ from pulley Underneath the lootrests of the tractor, remove hairpin cotters and flatwashersfrom lef...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-REAR ADJUSTMENT (See Fig 26B) ® Measure height, from level surface, of right side blade tips at front and rearof mower deck. If distances are equator not more than 1/B inch lower in front, no adjustment Is neces­ sary. 0 If adjustment is necessary, loosen front eccen...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 2S) When mower blade drive belt slips and blades will not turn at full speed when mowing, the blade drive belt should be tightened. e Place attachment clutch lever in DISENGAGED posi­ tion. e Loosen idler pulley hex nut @ Slide idler pulle...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRiVE BELT (See Fig. 29) © Remove mower deck (see TO REMOVE MOWER DECK in this section, © Remove mower deck belt guard e Note position of belt retainer on idler pulley so it can be can be repositioned properly after belt installation Loosen idler pulley...

serviceand ADJU^MENfS TO REPLACE TRACTOR DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 31 and 32) Your tractor uses v-ba Its made of special compounds. It any belt becomes worn or breaks, replace with original equipment belt (see REPAIR PARTS section of this manual) NEVER USE A SUBSTITUTE & Remove mower deck {see TO RE...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST TRACTOR BRAKE (See Figs. 34A & 34B) Your tractor Is equipped with an adjustable disc brake mounted on the transaxte, TO CHECK BRAKE OPERATION - ® Stop tractor on a hard flat surface and turn off engine, ® Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position ® Depress b...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST SHIFT CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 36B) Adjustment is only requited if neutral is not obtained when shift control lever is in neutral slot s Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position. @ Try to push tractor You should be able to push when shift control lever is in neu...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Rg.38) A CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. 1( your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should ...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD (See Figs. 41 and 42) » Raise hood, o Discxinnect headlight wire harness connector o Remove screw used to attach hood lanyard to front of engine, Hoid hood securely to prevent hood from failing ® Remove cievis pins, flatwashers and hairpins used to attach hood ...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 44) The throttle control has beerr preset at factoiy and acijiistment should not be riecessary. Check adjustment ap described below before loosening clamp screw, If adjuotment is necessary, proceed as follows. 0 Engine speed Is controlled...

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will nol alart 1 Out of fuel 2 Engine not "CHOKED* properly. 3 Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug.. 5,. Dirty air filter6. Dirty fuel filter 7 Water in fuel 5. Loose or damaged wiring9, Carburetor out of adjustment 10,. Engine valves out of adjushne...

STORAGE Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not bo used for 30 days or more. A DANGER A Never store the engine with fuel indoors or in a poorly ventilated enclosure, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, wat...

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870 CHASSIS & HOOD ASSEMBLY SEF.STEERING PG. FRONT AXLE ASSY NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS,. Use of serv- ice/repiacement parts other than original equipment parts may void your warranty ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSIT...

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870 MOWER SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. Use of serv- ice/replacement parSs other than original equipment parts may void your warranty. ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 322997F 42

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870 ENGINE & CONTROL ASSEMBLY flE F , ENGINE S C R E W S ’-V , r--' '''■„ > • ' • L .... V, . , w ' • • i'r f - ' , : r ' ' , " ......V : - , ' - r ' C"-.., ■■ -■-V, ;-■* - V , > e « t a i > Cy№-' NOTE; ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PA...

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870 PRE^PAINTED DECK ASSEMBLY HEF, _ , KEY »ip.. NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS, Use of service/replacement parts other than original equipment parts may void your warranty. ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 3279570 54

CRAFTSMAM 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL. 536.255870 FINAL DECK ASSEMBLY NOTE; ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS, Use of service/repiacement parts other than otiginai equip­ment parts may void your warranty ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 327950B 56

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870 key“ part# description 1 326810 WIRE HARNESS 14-10 TWIN OPPOSED 1 2 41482 PRESS CUP. 1 38016 2SSID 2 3 303064 ASSY.LIGHT WIRE-1/4 TURN 1 4 52572 BULB, HEADLAMP 2 5 57444 TIE, CABLE BLACK NYLON 5 62L 3 6 41482 PRESS CLIP.1 3B0LG .255ID 2 7 327355 SWITGH...

CRAFTSMAN 43” LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870 CUSTOMER ASSEMBLY CUSTOMER ASSEMBLY VIEW 323357 PARTS BAG ASSY QTY1 key# part# decfiption qty 1 306654 STEERING WHEEL 1 2 456378 PIN SPRING .250DIA X 2,00LG t 3 301413 SPACER STEERING SHAFT 1 4 • BATTERY ACiD 1 May Be Purchased Locally 323356A 62

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870 TREAD PATTERNS I V A l l IlgM "C' 11 TIRE SIZE "A" HO** tí "C" "D" 11 X 4,00 - 5 42295 319679 13 X 5.00 - 6 41060 319680 1 5 X 6 0 0 - 6 39830 316702 301140 313952 1 6 X 6 . 5 0 - 8 41081 319682 314539 1 8 X 8 . 5 0 - 8 3196...

ENGINE MODEL 402707-1235-01 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870 615® 634AI 40 35 868 36 819 ^0 45 219 A REF, PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 16 2425 393382 Crankshaft Note: Order S4195 For Timing Gear Key, 222698 Key-Flywheel394955 Piston Assy, (Standard) 394956 Piston Assy {,010” O.S,) 394957 Piston Assy...

ENGINE MODEL 402707-1235-01 FOR 43'* TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870 fl21 CARBOBETOR OVERHAUL KIT REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION REF- NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 50 51 213290 *«271412 51A 52 280319 *270884 S3 93970 54 93208 9091 495181 49S03S 9394 231209 •491238 95 93499 96 221939 ...

ENGINE MODEL 402707-1235-01 FOR 43” TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870 240 527 643 284 REF., NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 161 39B826 Body-Air Cleaner 284 165 94289 Nut-Wing 445 187 299146 Line-Fuel (28" Long) 467 (Cut to Required 527 Length) 528 235 224039 Shield-Spitback 240 493629 Filter-Fuel REF. NO. PART ...

ENGINE MODEL 402707-1235-01 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870 309 653 Beference Number 309 310 311 510 S44 801 802 803 1003 Manufacturer Motor & Drive Assembly Thro Bolt Assembly Brush Assembly Starter Drive Croup Armature Assembly Drive End Cep Assembly End Cap Assembly Commutator Housing As...

TRANSAXLE REPAIR PARTS PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL 930-045 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870 21—a ^27 O' .71 I f-2S 72

SEAm CRRFTSMRN OWNER'S MANUAL 15.0 HP TWIN CYLINDER ALL-WHEEL STEER 43" MOWER DECK 6-SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number Each engine has its own model number 536.255870 The Model Number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the s...