Craftsman 536.270211 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...ty Rules And Instructions Before Operating This Equipment RRFTSMRN 13 5 HP ELECTRIC START 30 MOWER MULCHER 5 SPEED REAR ENGINE RIDER Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities ServiceAnd Adjustment F 99636 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Printed inUSA ...

Page 2: ...OUSING HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE il HOW TO SET THE CUTTING HEIGHT HOW TO CLEAN THE MOWER HOUSING FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT STORAGE OVER 30 DAYS TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SLOPE GUIDE INDEX _ 17 REPAIR PARTS 18 t8 18 19 19 20 21 21 22 22 22 23 24 24 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 29 3O 31 31 31 31 32 33 34 35 36 F 99636 2 LIMITED TWO YEAR w...

Page 3: ... instructions Carefully adjust the unit Know how tooperate all standard and accessary equipment on the unit Make sure the operator can correctly operate the unit operate the unit only with guards shields and other safety items in place and working correctly Complete all maintenance onthe unit Service the unit only with authorized or approved replacement parts MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT See the Maintena...

Page 4: ...o not turn sharply Use care when backing d Use counterweightsor wheel weights when suggested in the Instruction Book 18 Do not operatethis machine if you are takingdrugs or other medication which can cause drowsinessor affect yourability to operate this machine 19 Do not use thismachine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely 1 Slope operation Slopes and rough terra...

Page 5: ...heir proper operation regularly To reduce fire hazards keep the machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spills Allow the machine to cool before stodng Stop and inspect the equipment ff you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running The carburetor can be adjusted with the engine running Do not c...

Page 6: ...able plasticbags and offers7 bushel capacity 2 5 inch steel coringtips 150 b we ght tray LAWN SWEEPERS et you collect grass clippings and leaves LAWN VACS for powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves Wand attachment to pickup debris in hard to reach places AERATOR promotesdeep root growth for a healthylawn Tapered 2 5 inch steel spikes mounted on 10 _nch diameter disc puncture holes...

Page 7: ...e lift lever to the highest position CAUTION Check the bottom of the carton for staples Remove any staples that are in the path of the tires From the back of theriding mower carefully pull the riding mow er backwards off the wood frame 6 7 TOOLS YOU NEED TO ASSEMBLE THE UNIT 1 Adjustable wrench 2 required 2 Open end wrench 1 2 9 16 3 Open end wrench 7 16 2 4 Blade type screwdriver 5 Phillips screw...

Page 8: ...o charge the battery Charge at a rate of 6 amperes for one hour If you do not have a battery charger have an authonzed service center charge the battery 4 Install the battery See How To Install The Battery in the Customer Responsibilities section HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY CABLES _ WARNING To prevent sparks fasten the red cable to the positive terminal before you connect the black cable NOTE Befor...

Page 9: ... 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 PSD is as follows i Front Tires 22 PS1 1 5 BAR Rear Tires 14 PSI 1 BAR CHECK THE DRIVE BRAKE The drive brake Can be easily checked as follows 1 Set the parking brake See page 13 2 Move the shift lever to the neutral N position 3 Push the unit 4 If the rear...

Page 10: ...n of the seat If the seat needs to be adjusted slide the seat bracket forward orbackward along the seat adjusting holes as shown To keep the seat straight tighten the rear nut and thentighten the two front nuts Fasten the connector to the wire harness Make sure the tab on the connector locks into the wire harness WARNING For correct and safe operation of the unit fasten the connector to the wire h...

Page 11: ...ble at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores LOCATION OF CONTROLS ATFACHMENT CLUTCH Use the attachment clutch to PARKING BRAKE LEVER Use the parking brake lever start and stop the rotation of the blade to engage the brake when you leave the unit CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL The pedal has two functions The firstfunction is a clutch The second function is a brake IG NITION SWITCH Use the ignitionswitch to start and ...

Page 12: ...utch isnext to the steering wheel Figure 8 Use the attachment clutch to engage the blade s Before you start the engine make sure the attachment clutch is in the DISENGAGE position f Attachment Clutch _ _ Disengage_Position _ Figure 8 HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER To change the forward speed orthe direction of the unit fotlowthe steps below CAUTION Before you move the shift lever completely push the c...

Page 13: ...mower housing and back to raise the mower housing 2 When you ride on a sidewalk or road move the lift lever to the highest position and move the attachment clutch to the DISEN GAGE position Parking Brake Lever Lift Lever Figure 10 HOW TO STOP THE UNIT 1 Completely push the clutch brake pedal forward to stop the unit Keep yourfoot on the pedal 2 Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position ...

Page 14: ...d setting 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 _ WARNING For better control of the unit always select a safe speed HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS _ WARNING Do not ride up or down slopes that are to...

Page 15: ...n always make sure this system operates correctly NOTE The engine will not start unless you depress the clutch brake pedal move the shift lever to the neutral N position and move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position 1 Sit in the middle of the seat Push the clutch brake pedal com pletely forward Keep your foot on the pedal I Jllll 1 I1 111 IIII I HOW TO START WITH A WEAK BATTERY If the b...

Page 16: ... Plate Figure 12 Lift the mulcher plate away from the mower housing Figure I3 Deflector Mutcher Plate Figure 13 4 Attach wingnuts B and carriage bolts A to the mulcher plate for future use IMPORTANT There are several different types of grass Some types of grass are more difficult to cut If you remove the mulcher plate and the grass does not discharge correctly replace the blade with a standard bla...

Page 17: ...with the shift lever in one of the slower speeds 13 After each use clean the bottom and top of the mower housing for better performance Also a clean mower housing will help prevent a fire 5 Do not cut or bag grass that is wet Wet grass wil not discharge correctly Let the grass dry before cutting 6 Use the left side of the mower housing to trim near an object 7 Discharge the cut grass onto the mowe...

Page 18: ...necessary to maintain warranty coverage 2 Check the spark plug drive brake lubricate the unit and clean the air filter once a year 3 Check the fasteners Make sure al fasteners are tight 4 Follow the Customer Responsibility and the Service And Ad justment section to keep the unit in good operating condition WARNING Before you make an inspection adjust _ ment or repair to the unit disconnect the wir...

Page 19: ...an cause an accident 8 Fasten theblade withthe original washers and nut Make sure the outside rim of the Belleville washer is against the blade Figure 16 _ WARNING Always keep the nut tight that holds the blade A loose nut or blade can cause an accident 9 Tighten the nut that holds the blade to a torque of 30 foot pounds 41 5 N m 10 Install the mower housing See How To Install The Mower Housing A ...

Page 20: ...ration of the blade brake Rotate the pulley with your hand Make sure that the blade brake pad presses tightly against the pulley Move theattachment clutch to theENGAGE position Check the pad for the blade brake If the pad is excessively worn or damaged replace the brake pad assembly Correct replacement parts and assistance are available from an authorized service center 10 11 12 AttachmentClutch E...

Page 21: ...djustable nut clockwise until the adjustable nut is in line with the hole inthe brake arm t 2 Connect the adjustable nut to the brake arm with the washer and cotter pin 13 Apply the parking brake Try to pushthe unit Ifthe rear wheels do notturn the brake iscorrectlyadjusted Release theparking brake Push the unit to see ifthe wheels willfreely roll _ WARNING If you cannot correctly adjust the drive...

Page 22: ... every three months 2 Before you charge the battery remove the battery 3 To charge the battery use a 12 voltbattery charger Charge at a rate of 3 amperes for 2 to 3 hours 4 Install the battery See How To Install The Battery _ in the Assembly section BATTERY SERVICE HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY To charge orclean the battery remove the battery from the unit as follows WARNING To prevent sparks disconne...

Page 23: ...brush to the areas shown NOTE Apply grease to the steering gear assembly CAUTION If the unit is operated in dry areas that have sand use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit Do not lubricate the nylon bearings for the front wheels Oil or grease will damage the bearings II ShiftLever Figure 25 F 99636 23 ...

Page 24: ...y oils 5W30 0W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 320 F Check the engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil 4 Clean the area around the dipstick Remove the dipstick Slowly pour approximately 32 ounces 1 quart of oil into the oil extension tube insertthedipstick int...

Page 25: ...ipped wash the foam filter in a detergent and water solu tion To remove the water solution tightly roll the foam filter in a dry cloth Remove the foam filter from the cloth Completely dry the foam filter CAUTION Do not wash the filters in gasoline or other solvents that will burn 8 Evenly apply SAE 30W oil to the dry foam filter 9 To clean the paper filter lightly tap the paper filter against a ha...

Page 26: ...hrottle control to the SLOW positionand then back to the FAST position Check the atignment of thethrottle control lever See step 3 The throttle control is now set at the correct speed When the throttle control is at the FAST position the engine speed is 3400 or 100 RPM When the throttle control is in the SLOW position the engine speed is 2150 or 100 RPM IMPORTANT Do not change the engine governor ...

Page 27: ...ing wheelto the right Push the mower housing under the left side of the unit 2 Slide the mower drive belt between the stack pulley and the belt guide Put the mower drive belt around the stack pulley Make sure the V side of the mower drive belt is against the stack pulley Also make sure the mower drive belt is not twisted 3 Attach the mower housing to the front hanger with the long pin Fasten with ...

Page 28: ...difference in the measurement is more than 1 4 6 mm adjust as follows SIDE VIEW _ bottom J m of the mowerhousing LEVELSURFACE C D Figure 32 3 4 Disconnect one or both adjuster plates from the hangers Figure 33 The higher number holes in the adjuster plates will raise the height of the mower housing The lowernumber holes will lower the mower housing Connect the adjuster plates to the hangers in the...

Page 29: ...our area INSTALLATION 1 Slide the motion drive belt between the stack pulley and the belt guide install the motion drive belt on the top pulleyof the stack pulley Make sure the V side of the belt is against the pulley Figure 35 2 Slide the motion drive belt between the belt retainer and idler pulley Make sure the ftat side of the motion drive belt is against the idler pulley Also make sure the bel...

Page 30: ...N 1 Pull the belt guides away from the mandrel pulley Slide the belt between the belt guides and the mandrel pulley 2 Make sure the V s deof the mower drive belt is against the mandrel pulley Figure 37 Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley Put the mower drive belt around the idler pulley Make sure the mower drive belt is inside all the belt guides Also make sure the mower drive belt is...

Page 31: ... or belt do not touch the bottom of the frame Hair Pin Wash Ufter Rod Figure 40 HOW TO CLEAN THE MOWER HOUSING _ WARNING Before you clean the mower housing stop the engine and disconnect the wire to the spark plug Grass and other debris on top of the mower housing can keep the belt from working correctly For safety and correct operation frequently clean the top of the mower housing Remove grass an...

Page 32: ...ne at least 10 minutes after adding the stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the fuel tank and carburetor if stabilizer is used If you do not use a stabilizer do the following 1 Startthe engine 2 Run the engine until the fuel tank and the carburetor are out of fuei and the engine stops 3 Do not leave fueiin the fueltankor the carburetor The fueican damage the fun...

Page 33: ...ottle control 5 Drain the fuel tank Clean the fuel line Replace the fuel filter F 99636 PROBLEM A hot engine causes a decrease in power 1 Clean the air screen 2 Check the oil 3 Adjust the carburetor 4 Replace the fuel filter PROBLEM Excessive vibration 1 Replace the blade 2 Check for looseengine botts 3 Decrease the air pressure in the tires 4 Adjust the carburetor 5 Check for a damaged belt or da...

Page 34: ...an 15 degrees If the riding mower is used with a pull behind or rear mounted attachment do not operate the unit on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2 5 feet in 10 feet A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 1 7 feet in 10 feet Use extreme care at all times and avoid sudden turns or maneuvers...

Page 35: ... 11 Operation 13 Lubrication Engine 24 Mower 23 M Maintenance Chart 18 Motion Drive Belt Adjust 21 Replace 29 Mower Drive Belt Adjust 20 Replace 30 Mower Housing Clean 31 Cutting Height 13 31 Install 27 Level Adjustment 28 Operation 14 Remove 27 Muffler 24 Spark Arrester 24 Mulcher Install 16 Operation 17 Remove 16 0 Oil Change 24 Check 15 24 35 Type 15 Operation Attachment Clutch 11 12 Clutch Bra...

Page 36: ...MODEL 536 270211 REPAIR PARTS BODY CHASSIS 14 13 2O 36 8 10 64 21 22 17 28 26 22 27 21 5O 31 t 11 3O _ 32 22 34 16 35_ 22 58 65 62 63 F 99636 41 iX 45 ...

Page 37: ...SteeringPost 56022 35 Bracket Cover Mounting 56233E700 NOTE Seepages50 55for replacement parts Mfg No 18x16 lx45 15x88 2x53 26x201 REPAIR PARTS BODY CHASSIS Key No Description 36 Screw 37 Support Body 38 Belt Shoulder 39 Lockwasher 40 Screw 41 Locknut Range 42 Clamp Assembly Battery 43 Washer 44 Support Steering Column 45 Mat Left 46 Mat Right 47 Frame 48 Screw 49 Locknut 50 Engine Craftsman Model...

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Page 39: ...56511E700 56224E700 56023E700 Mfg No 15x88 15x84 30x20 17x53Z lx38 15x89 18x32 t7x47Z REPAIR PARTS MOTION DRIVE Key No Description Part No Mfg No 40 Unk Parking Brake 56565Z 41 Spring Extension 165x107 42 Pin Cotter STD560907 30x50 43 Washer STD551031 17x46Z 44 Rod Clutch 5653tZ 45 Stop ParkingBrake 56227E700 47 Grommet 56623 48 Guide Belt 56215Z 49 Screw 26x49 50 Pulley Assembly Stack 92504Z 51 B...

Page 40: ...MODEL 536 270211 10 13 14 37 40 39 32 17 36 REPAIR PARTS STEERING 26 27 41 F 99636 40 ...

Page 41: ... 25 BallJoint Steering 26 Nut Hex 27 Lecknut Ftange 28 Washer 30 Washer 32 Pin Cotter 34 Spindle Assembly Left 35 Rod Tie 36 Spindle Assembly Right 37 Bearing Wheel 38 TireOnly 39 ValveStem 40 Wheel TireAssembly 41 Washer 42 HubCap Part No 54783 54789 STD523115 STD541431 56417C STD541531 STD533107 26x249 56224E700 56023E700 STD623725 56231E700 STD561220 55003 56416 56418 56223E549 56230E700 55168 ...

Page 42: ...MODEL 536 270211 REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION j 17 1 21 _ 5 t9 20 25 24 22 _ 23 23 1 42 7 27 24 22 28 A 39 1 40 42 F 99636 ...

Page 43: ...ifter 27 Rod Suspension 28 Clevis 29 Nut Hex 30 Link BladeDrive 3I Washer 32 RodandArmAssembly 33 Spring Extension 34 Unk FrontDeck 35 Bracket FrontSuspension 36 Lever Pedal 37 Washer 38 Clevis 39 Locknut Hex 40 Bolt Shoulder 41 Plate RightSuspension 42 Bolt Hex 43 Plate Index 43 Part No Mfg No STD541437 15x84 STD551037 17x53 STD560907 30x20 26x249 9x9Z 21920 54786 56031E700 56161 55928Z STD522510...

Page 44: ...MODEL 536 270211 REPAIR PARTS MOWER HOUSING 28 B 29 27 26 F 99636 21 18 18 1 15 16 A 14 17 ...

Page 45: ...TD533107 STD541031 55894E701 91925 STD525015 55962E70I 55956Z 55974E701 164xl STD541431 Mfg No 15x41 15x88 lx45 31x6 2x53Z 15x79 1x127 15x43Z Key No 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 1 47 48 49 50 51 45 Description Spring Torsional PushOnCap Rod Hinge ChuteDeflector Washer Spring Extension Spacer Bracket Front S _ ew Bolt Hex Deflector Chute Mandrel Adapter Blade Washe...

Page 46: ...YELLOW 14 ORANGE s YELLOW I POS FUNCTION CIRCUIT MAKE 1 OFF M G 2 RUN NONE 3 START B S O m r 18 2 9 RED ...

Page 47: ...Solenoid 10 Nut Ignition Switch 12 Switch Ignition t3 Key Ignition 14 Harness Wire 15 Fuse t6 Holder Fuse 17 Switch Attachment Clutch t8 Screw 19 Switch Limit 22 Cover Terminal 23 Tray Battery 24 Strap Se 25 Clamp 26 Tube Battery Drain Pad No 91031 STD541425 STD522506 92196 24x3 26x249 24x24 91488 94613 91489 21064 91275 250x84 54212 407078 91032 26x2 33 24273 54148 91896 32618 91565 91584 Mfg No ...

Page 48: ... I3 43 O_ _o 13 29 18 21 23 42 24 26 25 27 8 28 I3 0 ill I tJ 1 0 k_ 4 Z O 1__ lg ...

Page 49: ...3780 3656 3934 3919 3781 3180 3940 3953 3951 3941 3942 3943 3955 3991 Use in variouscombinations to maintainproperclearances Order Key Number 10 F 99636 49 REPAIR PARTS 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE DANA MODEL 4450 1 Key No Description Part No 30 Washer Plain 505 x 942 x 0_0 3886 30 Washer Plain 505 x 942x 015 3887 30 Washer Plain 505 x 342 x 020 388B 30 Washer Plain 505x 942x 026 3889 30 Washer Plain 505 x 9...

Page 50: ...MODEL 536 270211 ENGINE 143 981300 REPAIR PARTS 347 263 308A 135 155 153 266 F 99636 50 ...

Page 51: ...MODEL 536 270211 ENGINE 143 981300 REPAIR PARTS 400 F 99636 51 ...

Page 52: ...29642 35776A 35777A 35778A 35773A 35774A 35775A 35779 35780 35781 35772 36895 651033 35313 35939 35315A 31356 35316A 650760 28545 650128 65099O Key No Description Part No 68 Ground Terminal 33356 69 Mounting Flange Gasket 35317 70 Mounting Flange 35711A Incl 72 75 80 72 Oil Drain Plug 31927 75 Oil Seal 35319 80 Governor Shaft 35712 81 Washer 35479 82 Governor Gear Ass y 35321 83 Governor Spool 353...

Page 53: ...Blower Housing 35964 262 Screw Torx T 30 1 4 20 x 1 2 30063 263 Trim Ring 35963 264 Screw 5 16 18 x 5 8 650273 264A Screw Torx T 30 1 4 20 x 1 2 30063 265 Cylinder Head Cover 266 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 35959 650876 269 Exhaust Manifold Gasket 35762 270 Exhaust Manifold 36839 270A Exhaust Port Liner 35829A 271 Locking Plate 35293 275 Muffler Manifold 36542 276 Locking Plate 35348 277 Screw 5 16 18 x...

Page 54: ...r Screw 20A Idle Restrictor Screw Cap 25 Float Bowl 27 Float Shaft 28 Float 29 Float Bowl O Ring 30 Inlet Needle Seat Clip 31 Spring Clip 36 Main Nozzle Tube 37 O Ring Main Nozzle Tube 40 High Speed Bowl Nut 44 Bowl Nut Washer ENGINE 143 981300 REPAIR PARTS Part No 640115 632649 36288 632685 631184 631183 632517 650506 632472 632473 631184 631183 632429A 632527 651025 630766 640018 64OO53 631867 6...

Page 55: ... Dust Cover 33451 Retainer Ring 33842 Spring Retainer 33430 Anti drift Spring 33854 Gear 33432 Nut Retainer 35893 Lock Nut 33450 Drive End Cap Assiy 35894 Armature 35895 Housing Ass y 36699 Brush Spring Kit 35896 Thrust Washer 35897 Bolt 10 32 X 4 11 64 35898 End Cap Brush Card Ass y Inc1 12 14 17 18 35899 Washer 650168 Nut 65O864 Screw Torx T 30 1 4 20 x 15 32 650990 55 ...

Page 56: ...ENGAGED BRAKE ENGAGED i r t 1 r t l I 0 _ i lo_ c _ __o _ o_ _ L____ o0 o_ L___ _O_ O_ J YELLOW_a r M _ _ 0 SOLID STATE r I IGNmON I Fo _ L J v V u S_ _ SPARK PLUG _ F I BLK r l SEAT SWITCH L J BLK L__J N C CONNECTOR CLOSED IF UNPLUGED FROM SEAT SWITCH CHARGING COIL t E 1 RED L J F RECTIFIER _ DIODE 5 AMPS AT 3600 RPM POSITION 11 3 2 1 FUNCTION 11 HI Start Run off CIRCUIT B S B L G M CHASSIS GROUN...

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Page 60: ...ice or order repair parts for your unit Repair parts can be ordered from any Sears Service Center Department and most Sears Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST PRODUCT REAR ENGINE RIDER MODEL NUMBER 536 270211 ENGtNE MODELNO 143 981300 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added vatuewhen you consider Sears has service uni...

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