Table Of Contents; Warranty - Craftsman 536.885600 Operator's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY .................................... 2
OWNER'S INFORMATION ........................ 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................. 4
PREPARATION .................................. 6
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ................... 6
IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING .... 7
OPERATION .................................... 8
HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL ........ 9
HOW TO ENGAGE THE BLADE ................. 9
HOW TO CHANGE THE HEIGHT OF CUT ......... 9
HOW TO OPERATE THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE ... 10
MULCHING TIPS ............................... 11
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE ............... 12
HOW TO START THE ENGINE ................... 12
MAINTENANCE ................................. 13
ENGINE TIPPING ............................... 13
HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE BLADE .... 14
HOW TO SHARPEN THE BLADE ................ 14
HOW TO CHECK THE OIL ...................... 15
HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL ..................... 15
HOW TO CLEAN THE COOLING SYSTEM ........ 15
HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER ................ 15
HOW TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTERS (FLAT TYPE) . 16
HOW TO CHECK THE SPARK PLUG ............. 16
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .................... 17
HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE DRIVE SYSTEM .. 17
HOW TO REPLACE THE BELTS ................. 18
HOW TO ADJUST THE DRIVE CABLE ........... 19
STORAGE ...................................... 20
FOLDING HANDLE STORAGE .................. 20
STORAGE (OVER 30 DAYS) ..................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART .................... 21
SLOPE GUIDE .................................. 22
INDEX .......................................... 26
REPAIR PARTS ................................. 27
ESPANOL ...................................... 40
REPAIR PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION ........ 64
LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN EQUIPMENT PARTS
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman 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 found to be defective in material
or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman equipment to your nearest Sears Service
Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This Warranty applies only while this product is in the
United States.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.
• 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 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.
• Equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT
1-800-488-1222.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179.
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