Craftsman 536.270340 User manual

Operator's Manual
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Mid-Engine Rider
12.5 HP. Electric Start
30" Mower /Mulcher
Hydrostatic Drive
Operation
Maintenance
Parts
Model536.270340
CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manual
and follow all of its Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions.
Manual del usario
(pagina 65)
Tractor cortacesped con motor
situado detras del asiento
Arranque electrico de 12.5 caballos
Cortacesped /trituradora de 76 cm.
Transmision hidrostatica
Modelo 536.270340
PRECAUCION: Antes de usar este
producto, lea este manual y siga
todas las reglas de seguridad e
instrucciones de operaci6n.
Seguridad
Operacion
Mantenimiento
Piezas
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.
13533 www.sears.com/craftsman

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY .................................... 2 MAINTENANCE ................................. 22
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .................... 28
SAFETY RULES ................................. 4 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART .................... 36
PREPARATION .................................. 7 SLOPE GUIDE .................................. 39
OPERATION .................................... 10 REPAIR PARTS ................................. 40
LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up
according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be
defective in material or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below.
Sears will also provide free labor for these applicable warranted parts for the two full years. During the first 30 days of purchase,
there will be no charges to service the product at your home for issues covered by this warranty. (See exclusions below).
For your convenience, IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of purchase, but a trip charge will
apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest
authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME_ _,. This warranty applies only while this product is within the United
States.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, including but not limited to blades, spark plugs, air cleaners,
belts, and oil filters.
• Standard Maintenance Servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups
• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps or glass.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by towing objects beyond the
capability of the riding equipment, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.
• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused
by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable
debris, or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.
• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel
should be used within 30 days of its purchase date.
• Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes, or product label replacement.
• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or
workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. During
the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to replace the battery at your home. After the first 30 days, for your conve-
nience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be available but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman
product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-
HOME_ _,. This Warranty applies only while this product is within the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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CongratulationsonyourpurchaseofaCraftsmanMid-Engine
Rider.Ithasbeendesigned,engineeredandmanufacturedto
giveyouthebestpossibledependabilityandperformance.
Ifyouexperienceanyproblemsyoucannoteasilyremedy,please
seeyournearestSearsServiceCenter.Wehavecompetent,well
trainedtechniciansandthepropertoolstoserviceorrepairthis
unit.
Pleasereadandkeepthismanual.Theinstructionswillenable
youtoassembleandmaintainyourunitproperly.Alwaysobserve
the"SafetyRules".
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Engine .................. 12.5 HP.
Bore .................. 3.44 in. (87.31 mm)
Stroke ................ 3.06 in. (77.78 ram)
Displacement ......... 28.42 cu. in. (466 cc)
Armature air gap ...... 0.010-0.014 in. (0.25-0.36 mm)
Valve Clearance with valve springs installed and piston
0.25 in. (6 mm) past top dead center (check when engine
is cold)
Intake ................. 0.003-0.005 in. (0.08-0.13 mm)
Exhaust ............... 0.005-0.007 in. (0.13-0.18 mm)
Charging System ......... 3 amperes at 3600 rpm
Fuel Tank Size ........... 1.1 gallon
Type of Fuel ............. Unleaded Regular
Oil Capacity .............. 48 ounces (3 pints)
Oil Type ................. Above 32 degrees SAE 30
.......................... Below 32 degrees SAE 5W30
Spark Plug (Gap 0.030") .. Champion RJ4C
Tire Air Pressure ......... Front 22 psi (See tire sidewall)
Tire Air Pressure ......... Rear 14 psi (See tire sidewall)
Drive System ............ Hydrostatic
Ground Speed Range ..... Forward 5.0 mph
.......................... Reverse 2.5 mph
Tilt Seat ................. Access to engine and battery.
Mower Housing .......... Floating suspension, one blade.
Cutting Height ........... 6 positions from 11/2to 4 inches.
Blade Nut Torque ......... 30 foot-pounds (ft-lbs)
Power Ratings: The power ratings for an individual engine mod-
el are initially developed by starting with SAE (Society of Automo-
tive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque
Rating Procedure) (Revision 2002-05). Given both the wide array
of products on which our engines are placed, and the variety of
environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment, it
may be that the engine you have purchased wil! not develop the
rated horsepower when used in a piece of power equipment (ac-
tual "on-site" power). This difference is due to a variety of factors
including, but not limited to, the fol!owing: differences in altitude,
temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, fuel, engine lubrica-
tion, maximum governed engine speed, individual engine to en-
gine variability, design of the particular piece of power equipment,
the manner in which the engine is operated, engine run-in to re-
duce friction and clean out of combustion chambers, adjustments
to the valves and carburetor, and other factors. The power ratings
may also be adjusted based on comparisons to other similar en-
gines utilized in similar applications, and will therefore not neces-
sarily match the values derived using the foregoing codes.
NOTE: Actual sustained horsepower will likely be lower due
to operating limitations and environmental factors.
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Craftsman Mid-Engine Rider
Record in the space below the serial number and the date
of purchase of this unit.
The model number and serial number are found on a decal
attached to the unit.
Model Number: 536.270340
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Keep these numbers for future reference.
REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENT
A Repair Protection Agreement is available on this unit. See the
nearest Sears Store for information.
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm,
Battery posts, terminals and related accesso-
ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
NOTE: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine
and must not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local
or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it must be
maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California, the above is required by law (Section
4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may
have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. See a
Sears Service Center for a spark arrester for the muffler.
in some areas, local law requires the use of a resistor spark plug
to control the ignition signals. See a Sears Service Center for a
resistor spark plug for the engine.
In the state of California, Model Series 280000 engines are certi-
fied by the California Air Resources Board to meet emissions
standards for 125 hours. Such certification does not grant the
purchaser, owner or operator of this engine any additional war-
ranties with respect to the performance or operational life of this
engine. This engine is warranted solely according to the product
and emissions warranties stated elsewhere in this manual.

SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on Mowers
The safety symbol _i, is used to identify safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal word (DAN-
GER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In
addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury,
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury,
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury,
CAUTION when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in damage to the engine,
WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects, Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
I. General operation
1. Read, understand and follow all instructions in the Instruction
Book, on the machine, the engine and with any attachments be-
fore starting.
2. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instruc-
tions, to operate the machine.
3. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which
could be picked up and thrown by the blade.
4. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop
the machine if anyone enters the area.
5. Never carry passengers.
6. Turn off power to the blades or any attachments before backing
up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always
look down and behind before and while backing.
7. Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it
at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire
grass bagger or the mower guard in place.
8. Slow down before turning.
9. Never leave a machine unattended with the engine running. Al-
ways turn off the blade(s), set the parking brake, stop the en-
gine and remove the key before dismounting.
10. Turn off power to attachment(s) when transporting or not in use.
Turn off the blade(s) when not mowing.
11. Stop the engine before removing the grass bagger or unclog-
ging the chute.
12. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
13. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol
or drugs or when very tired.
14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
15. Use extra caution when loading or unloading the machine into
a trailer or truck.
16. Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into Neutral before
attempting to start the engine.
17. Always wear goggles, safety glasses, or an eye shield when
you operate the unit to protect your eyes from foreign objects
that can be thrown from the unit. Always wear eye protection
when you make an adjustment or repair to the machine.
18. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
a. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
d. Use counterweights or wheel weights when suggested in the
Instruction Book.
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19. Do not operate this machine if you are taking drugs or other me-
dication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to op-
erate this machine.
20. Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable
to operate this machine safely.
21. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are in-
volved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries.
These operators should evaluate their ability to operate a riding
mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from
serious injury.
II. Slope operation
Slopes and rough terrain are major factors related to loss-of-con-
trol and tip over accidents, which can result in severe injury or
death. ALL slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the
slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope, do not mow it. See the
"Slope Guide" in the back of this book to check for safe operation.
DO
1. Mow up and down slopes, not across.
2. Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc...
3. Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn
the machine. Taft grass can hide obstacles.
4. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights
or counterweights to improve stability.
5. Use extra care with grass baggers or other attachments, they
can change the stability of the machine.
6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction.
7. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, turn
off the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
DO NOT
1. Do not turn on slopes unless absolutely necessary, then only
turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
2. Do not mow drop-offs, ditches or embankments. A wheel over
the edge or an edge caving in could cause a sudden overturn
and an injury or death.
3. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause slid-
ing.
4. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the
ground.
5. Do not use a grass bagger or other rear mounted accessories
on steep slopes (greater than 10 degrees).

SAFETY RULES
III. Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence
of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the
mowing activity. NEVER assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care
of another responsible adult.
2. Be alert and turn the engine off if children enter the area.
3. Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children.
4. Never carry children or any passengers, even with the blades
off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with
the safe operation of the machine.
5. Never allow children to operate the machine, instruct children
in the potential dangers of the machine.
6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees
or other objects that may obscure vision.
IV. Towing
1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing.
Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.
2. Follow the manufacture's recommendation for weight limits for
towed equipment and towing on slopes.
3. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss
of traction and loss of control.
5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
V. Safe Handling Of Gasoline
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive.
1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition.
2. Use only an approved gasoline container.
3. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Al-
low engine to cool before refueling.
4. Never fuel the machine indoors.
5. Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an
open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or oth-
er appliances.
6. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed
with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away
from your vehicle before filling.
7. Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gaso-
line dispenser nozzle.
8. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or con-
tainer opening at all times until the fueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock-open device.
9. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
10. Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.
Vl. Service
1. Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. Fuels
are flammable and the vapors are explosive.
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a. Use only an approved container.
b. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine run-
ning. Allow the engine to coo! for several minutes before
refueling. Do not smoke.
c. Never refuel the machine indoors or near appliances with
pilot lights, heaters, or other ignition sources.
d. Never store the machine with fuel in the tank or fuel con-
tainer inside where there is an open flame, such as a water
heater.
2. Never start or run the engine inside a closed area.
a. Make sure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner
are in place.
b. Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
c. If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
d. Do not start if there is LP or natural gas leakage in the area.
3. Keep all nuts and bolts, especially the blade attachment nuts
tight. Frequently check the blade(s) for wear or damage such
as cracks and nicks. A blade that is bent or damaged must be
immediately replaced with an original equipment blade from an
authorized service dealer. For safety, replace the blade every
two years. Keep the equipment in good condition.
4. Never tamper with the safety devices. Check their proper oper-
ation regularly.
5. To reduce fire hazards, keep the machine free of grass, leaves
or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fue! spills. Allow the ma-
chine to cool before storing.
a. Allow muffler and engine areas to cool before touching.
6. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair,
if necessary, before restarting.
7. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
The carburetor can be adjusted with the engine running. Do not
change the engine governor settings or over-speed the en-
gine.
8. Grass bagger components are subject to wear, damage and
deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects
to be thrown. For storage, always make sure the grass bag is
empty. Frequently check components and replace with man-
ufacturer's recommended parts when necessary.
9. Mower blade(s) are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them or the
blade housing area.
10. Check the brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as re-
quired.
11. Wait for all movement to stop before servicing any part of the
unit.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER
Environmental Awareness
Do not fill the engine's fuel tank completely full.
Drain fuel for off-season storage.
Use only unleaded gasoline.
Service the air cleaner regularly.
Change oil regularly. Use oil rated 30 in the summer.
Tune-up the engine regularly.
Keep equipment in efficient operating condition.
Dispose of used engine oi! properly.

SAFETY RULES
INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS
IMPORTANT: Some of the following pic-
torials are located on your unit or on
literature supplied with the product. Be-
fore you operate the unit, learn and un-
derstand the purpose for each pictorial.
Safety Warning Pictorials
1Warning
2Shield Eyes. Explosive Gases Can
Cause Blindness Or Injury.
3 No Sparks, Flames or Smoking.
4 Sulphuric Acid Can Cause Blindness
Or Severe Burns
5Flush Eyes Immediately With Water.
Get Medical Help Fast.
6IMPORTANT: Read Owner's Manual
Before Operating This Machine.
7 WARNING: Thrown Objects. Keep
Bystanders Away. Read User
instructions Before Operating This
Machine.
8WARNING: Do Not Use This Machine
On Slopes Greater Than 15 Degrees.
9DANGER: Keep People, Especially
Children, Away From Unit.
10 DANGER: No Step.
11 DANGER: Keep Feet And Hands
Away From Rotating Blade.
12 DANGER: Keep Hands Away From
Rotating Blade.
13 DANGER: Disconnect Spark Plug
Wire Before Servicing Unit.
14 WARNING: Hot Surface.
15 WARNING: Use Caution When
Connecting Or Disconnecting
Accessories.
16 WARNING: Crushed Fingers.
A @
1 2 3 6
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7 8 9 10 11
MAX± 90N MAX± 150N
12 13 14 15 16
Control And Operating Pictorials
1 Engine Start
2Engine Stop
3Select Reverse T`'
4Engine Run
5Brake
6Parking Brake
7 Clutch
8Slow
9Fast
10 Choke
11 Oil
12 Blade Rotation Control
13 Raise
14 Fue!
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9 10 11
6
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12 13 14

PREPARATION
PREPARATION 1.
2.
3.
4.
Read and follow the preparation instructions for your mower. All
fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or material
until the unit is assembled.
NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the loca-
tion of a part from the viewpoint of someone sitting in the oper-
ator's seat.
_WARNING: Before doing any preparation or mainte-
nance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark
plug.
HOW TO REMOVE FROM THE CARTON
To remove the unit from the carton, follow the instructions below.
Locate the two tear tabs at the top of the carton.
Pull the tear tape no more than twelve inches at a time.
Re-grasp the tear tape next to the carton and pull again.
One the tear tape has been completely removed from both
ends, remove the top wood and set aside.
5. Repeat the process on the tear tabs at the bottom of the carton.
6. Set the panels aside.
7. Move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position.
NOTE: See the Operation section, page 10, for the location
of the controls.
8. If the parking brake is engaged, completely depress the
clutch/brake pedal to release the brake.
9. Move the lift lever to the highest position.
CAUTION: Check the bottom of the carton for staples.
Remove any staples that are in the path of the tires.
10. Remove the mower from the shipping skid.
LOOSE PARTS -CONTENTS
The fasteners and other loose parts are shown below. The fasteners are shown full size. The quantity is shown in brackets ().
Literature Kit Side Discharge Attachment
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PREPARATION
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY 3
4.
IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the
battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the
battery must be charged.
1. Raise the seat support and secure in the UP position with the
seat support rod.
2. Check the top and the side of the battery for the location of the
battery date (Figure 1).
3. If the battery is put into service before the battery date, the
battery cables can be attached without charging the battery.
See "How To Install The Battery Cables",
4. If the battery is put into service after the battery date, the
battery must be charged. See "How To Charge The
Maintenance Free Battery".
HOW TO CHARGE
THE MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
_WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not
smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The
fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion.
1. To disconnect the battery retainer from the battery tray, push
in on the lower end of the battery retainer.
2. Remove the battery from the right side of the unit.
5.
Remove the protective cap from the battery terminal.
Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery. Charge at
a rate of 6 amperes for one hour. If you do not have a battery
charger, have a Sears or other qualified service center charge
the battery.
Install the battery and secure with the battery retainer. Make
sure the positive (+) terminal is on the right side.
HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY CABLES
_WARNING: To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to
the positive (+) terminal before you connect the black
cable.
Use the fasteners shown below to install the battery cables. The
fasteners are shown at full size.
(A) (B)
2x82 14x79
1. Remove the protective cap from the battery terminal.
2. Fasten the red cable and terminal cover to the positive (+)
terminal with the fasteners as shown (Figure 1).
3. Fasten the black cable to the negative (-) terminal with the
fasteners as shown.
Battery A
Positive (+)
Terminal
A
Red Cable
Battery Clamp
Black Cable
B
Figure 1
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PREPARATION
HOW TO ENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION
To allow the unit to be pushed, the unit was shipped with the
automatic drive disconnect in the PUSH POSITION. Before
operating, the automatic drive disconnect must be set in the
DRIVE POSITION. (Figure 2)
1. The engine must be off.
2. The automatic drive dicconnect is located under the left side
of the seat deck next to the hydrostatic transaxle.
3. To engage the transmission, unlatch the automatic drive dis-
connect. The transmission is now connected and ready to op-
erate.
4. To release the transmission and push the unit, pull and twist the
automatic drive disconnect, Latch the automatic drive dis-
connect in the PUSH position (Figure 2). The transmission is
now released and the unit can be pushed.
NOTE: In cold weather, the heavy viscosity oil in the
transmission will make the unit difficult to push.
Automatic Drive Disconnect
DRIVE POSITION
/
Automatic Drive Disconnect
PUSH POSITION
Figure 2
HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE
NOTE: The engine wac chipped from the factory filled with oil.
Check the level of the oil (cee "Check The Oil" in the Operation
section). Add oil ac needed.
NOTE: The operation of a new engine will sometimes result in
a slight amount of smoke. This smoke ic caused by paint or oil
on or around the muffler. This ic normal and only expected
during initial operation.
Before you use the unit, read the information on safety, operation,
maintenance, and storage.
CHECK THE TIRES
NOTE: The tires were over inflated for shipment. The correct air
pressure ic shown on the side of the tire.
Check the air pressure in the tires. Tires with too much air pressure
will cause the unit to ride rough. Also, the wrong air pressure will
keep the mower housing from cutting level. The correct air pressure
is shown on the side of the tire.
CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE MOWER HOUSING
Make sure the level of cut is still correct. After you mow a short
distance, look at the area that was cut. If the mower housing does
not cut level, see the instructions on "How To Level The Mower
Housing" in the Service And Adjustment section of this instruction
book.
IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING
Check the engine oil,
Fill the fuel tank with gasoline,
Check the air pressure of the tires.
Check the level of the mower housing,
Make sure the battery cables are attached.
Make sure the wire is attached to the spark plug,
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OPERATION
Clutch /Brake
Pedal
Parkiing Brake
Ignition Key Switch
Attachment
Clutch
Lift Lever
Throttle Control
Lever
Speed Control
Lever
Figure 3
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown in the eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your lawn mower and while mowing. We recom-
mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over the spectacles or standard safety glasses,
available at Sears Stores.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH: Use the attachment clutch to
start and stop the rotation of the blade(s) and to operate a snow
thrower attachment.
CLUTCH /BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has two functions.
The first function isa clutch. The second function is a brake, Use the
brake pedal to quickly stop the forward or reverse motion of the unit,
IGNITION KEY SWITCH: Use the ignition key switch to
start and stop the engine. When you start the engine and release the
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ignition key, the ignition key switch will automatically default to the
recommended RUN-MOW position for normal mowing.
SPEED CONTROL LEVER: Usethe speed control lever
to change the speed and the direction of the unit.
LIFT LEVER: Use the lift lever to change the height of cut.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER: Usethe parking brake lever
to engage the brake when you leave the unit.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER: Use the throttle control
lever to increase or decrease the speed of the engine.