Craftsman 536.270281 Operator's Manual page 9

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 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 push the unit. move and latch the automatic drive discon-
nect 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 was shipped from the factory filled with oil.
Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed.
Before you use the unit, read the information on safety, operation.
maintenance, and storage.
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.
CHECK THE TIRES
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
(PSI) is as follows. Semi-pneumatic front tires do not require air.
Front Tires 22 PSI (1.5 BAR)
Rear Tires 14 PSI (1 BAR)
IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING
[_ Check the engine oil.
Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.
Check the level of the mower housing.
Check the air pressure of the tires.
Make sure the battery cables are attached.
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