CRAFTSMAN 536.270270 Manuals

Table of Contents

• 2

  Table of Contents
• 2

  Warranty
• 3

  Product Specifications
• 4

  Safety Rules
  • 6

    International Pictorials
  • 6

    Control and Operating Pictorials
  • 6

    Safety Warning Pictorials
• 7

  Preparation
  • 7

    How to Remove From the Carton
  • 7

    Loose Parts - Contents
  • 7

    Parts Bag - Contents
  • 8

    Maintenance Free Battery
  • 8

    How to Charge the Maintenance Free Battery
  • 8

    How to Install the Battery Cables
  • 9

    How to Prepare the Engine
  • 9

    Check the Level of the Mower Housing
  • 9

    Check the Tires
  • 9

    Before You Start Mowing
• 10

  Operation
  • 10

    Location of Controls
  • 11

    How to Stop the Unit
  • 11

    How to Set the Parking Brake
  • 11

    How to Use the Throttle/Choke Control
  • 12

    How to Use the Attachment Clutch
  • 12

    How to Change the Cutting Height
  • 13

    How to Use the Speed Control Pedal
  • 13

    How to Drive Forward
  • 13

    How to Change Directions
  • 13

    How to Drive in Reverse
  • 14

    Speed Control Pedal Positions
  • 14

    How to Transport the Unit
  • 15

    How to Install the Side Discharge Attachment
  • 16

    Before Starting the Engine
  • 16

    Carburetor
  • 16

    How to Start the Engine
  • 16

    How to Start with a Weak Battery
  • 17

    How to Operate with the Mower Housing
  • 17

    How to Operate the Unit On Hills
  • 17

    Attachments
  • 18

    Operating Tips
  • 18

    Mowing and Bagging Tips
  • 18

    Mulching Tips
  • 19

    Maintenance Table
  • 19

    General Recommendations
  • 20

    Inspect Blade
  • 20

    How to Remove and Install the Blade
  • 20

    How to Sharpen the Blade
  • 21

    How to Check and Adjust the Drive Brake
  • 21

    How to Remove the Battery
  • 21

    How to Clean the Battery
  • 21

    How to Charge the Battery
  • 22

    Where to Lubricate
  • 23

    Engine
  • 23

    How to Check the Oil
  • 23

    How to Change the Oil
  • 23

    How to Clean the Cooling System
  • 24

    How to Clean the Air Filters
  • 24

    How to Check the Spark Plug
• 25

  Service and Adjustment
  • 25

    How to Adjust the Remote Throttle Control
  • 25

    How to Adjust the Carburetor
  • 26

    How to Level the Mower Housing
  • 27

    How to Adjust the Attachment Clutch
  • 28

    How to Remove the Mower Housing
  • 28

    How to Install the Mower Housing
  • 29

    How to Replace the Motion Drive Belts
  • 29

    Engine Drive Belt Removal
  • 29

    Engine Drive Belt Installation
  • 30

    Transaxle Drive Belt Removal
  • 30

    Transaxle Drive Belt Installation
  • 31

    How to Replace the Mower Drive Belt
  • 32

    How to Adjust the Speed Control Pedal
  • 33

    How to Check and Adjust the Clutch
  • 33

    How to Adjust the Shift Lever
  • 34

    How to Install the Wheels
  • 34

    Front Wheel
  • 34

    Rear Wheel
  • 35

    How to Replace the Fuse
  • 35

    How to Clean the Mower Housing
  • 35

    Front Wheel Alignment
  • 35

    The Fuel System
• 36

  Troubleshooting Chart
• 39

  Slope Guide
  • 40

    Model 536.270270
  • 40

    Repair Parts
  • 40

    Chassis & Hood
• 41

  Repair Parts
  • 42

    Steering
  • 44

    Motion Drive
  • 46

    Mower Housing Suspension
  • 48

    Mower Housing
  • 50

    Electrical System
  • 52

    Decals
  • 54

    B&S Engine 28R707-1114-E1
  • 62

    Peerless Transaxle 915-033