Table Of Contents - Craftsman 536.255861 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Safety Rules2
General Operation2
Children2
Slope Operation2
Maintenance Agreement3
Product Specifications3
Customer Responsibilities3
Table Of Contents4
Index4
Accessories And Attachments5
Engine5
Performance5
Contents Of Hardware Pack6
Parts Bag6
Steering Wheel Assembly Parts6
Assembly7
Tools Required For Assembly7
To Remove Tractor From Carton7
Unpack Carton7
How To Set Up Your Tractor Prepare Battery8
To Remove Battery8
To Install Seat9
To Activate The Battery9
Check Tire Pressure9
Check Brake System9
Reinstall Charged Battery10
Checklist10
Operation11
Know Your Tractor11
How To Use Your Tractor12
To Set Parking Brake12
Stopping12
To Use Throttle Control12
To Move Backward And Forward13
To Select Mower Cutting Height13
To Operate Mower13
To Operate On Hills13
Before Starting The Engine14
Check Engine Oil Level14
Add Gasoline14
To Start Engine14
Mowing Tips15
Mulching Mowing Tips15
Retraining Lawn To Be Cut With Mulching Mower15
General Recommendations16
Before Each Use16
Lubrication Chart17
Tractor18
Brake Operation18
Tires18
Blade Care18
To Sharpen Blade19
To Remove Mulching Plug19
Battery19
V-Belts19
Engine Lubrication20
Recommended Viscosity Grades20
Cooling System20
To Change Engine Oil20
Air Cleaner21
To Service Foam Filter21
To Service Paper Cartridge21
Replace Paper Cartridge21
In-Line Fuel Filter22
Cleaning22
Service And Adjustments23
To Remove Mower Deck23
To Install Mower Deck23
To Level Mower Deck24
Side-To-Side Adjustment24
To Adjust Mower Deck Height25
Front-To-Rear Adjustment25
To Adjust Blade Drive Belt26
Blade Brake Adjustment26
To Check Right Hand Brake26
To Adjust Right Hand Brake26
To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt27
To Adjust Tractor Drive Belt27
To Replace Tractor Drive Belt28
To Adjust Seat28
To Adjust Tractor Brake29
To Adjust Steering Gear29
To Check Brake Operation29
To Adjust Loose Brake29
To Adjust Shift Control Lever30
To Remove Wheel For Repairs30
To Start Engine With A Weak Battery31
To Replace Fuse31
To Replace Headlight Bulb31
Interlocks And Relays31
To Remove Hood32
To Adjust Throttle Control Cable32
To Adjust Carburetor32
Troubleshooting Points33
Seat34
Storage35
Cylinder35
Terminals35
Replacement35
Chassis & Hood Assembly36
Front Steering Assembly44
Rear Steering Assembly46
Motion Drive Assembly48
Engine & Control Assembly52
Pre-Painted Deck Assembly54
Final Deck Assembly56
Electrical Assembly58
Wiring Schematic59
Decals60
Customer Assembly62
Pack62
Tread Patterns63
Engine Repair Parts64
Starter Motor67
Carburetor67
Transaxle Repair Parts68