How To Engage The Transmission; How To Prepare The Engine; Check The Tires; Check The Level Of The Mower Housing - Craftsman 536.270321 Operator's Manual

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 disconnect 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.

HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE

NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil.
Check the level of the oil (see "Check The Oil" in the Operation
section). Add oil as needed.

CHECK THE TIRES

NOTE: The tires were over inflated for shipment. The correct air
pressure is 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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PREPARATION
Automatic Drive Disconnect
DRIVE POSITION
NOTE: The operation of a new engine will sometimes result in
a slight amount of smoke. This smoke is caused by paint or oil
on or around the muffler. This is normal and only expected
during initial operation.
Before you use the unit, read the information on safety, operation,
maintenance, and storage.
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Automatic Drive Disconnect
PUSH POSITION
Figure 2