Craftsman 247.288842 Operator's Manual

Operator's ManualCRAFTSMANMid-Engine Rider13.5 HP. Electric Start30" Mower / MulcherVariable SpeedModel 536.270270• Safety• Operation• Maint

OPERATIONClutch / BrakePedalIgnition_') Stop)RunStartAttachmentClutchParkiing BrakeLift LeverThrottle ControlLeverj Shift LeverFigure 2/__ The op

OPERATIONHOW TO STOP THE UNITThe electrical system has an operator presence system thatincludes a sensor switch mounted in the seat. These componentst

OPERATIONHOW TO USE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCHUse the attachment clutch to engage the blade (Figure 5).1. Before you start the engine, make sure the attach

OPERATIONHOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDALThe drive system uses a variator pulley connected to a two speedtransaxle. The Variator Drive is very easy

OPERATIONSPEED CONTROL PEDAL POSITIONSThe forward speed is controlled by the position of the shift lever andthe speed control pedal. The following cha

OPERATIONHOW TO INSTALL THE SIDE DISCHARGE ATTACHMENT_ WARNING: To prevent the engine from starting, dis-connect the wire from the spark plug. Make su

OPERATIONBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK THE OILNOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with SAE30 weight oil. Check the level of the oil

OPERATIONHOWTO OPERATE WITHTHE MOWER HOUSINGWARNING: The mulch cover is a safety device. Do notremove the mulch cover. The side discharge attach-ment

OPERATIONOPERATING TIPS1.2.3.4.Check the attachment clutch for correct adjustment. For theblade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be cor-

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE TABLEFIRST EVERY EVERY EVERYEACH 2 25 50 100 BEFOREPROCEDURE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS STORAGEM Blade, Inspect and Sharpen V&

TABLE OF CONTENTSWARRANTY ... 2 MAINTENANCE ... 19PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...

MAINTENANCEINSPECT BLADEWARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade,disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the bladehits an object, stop the en

MAINTENANCEHOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKECompletely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. Set the parkingbrake. Move the shift lever to the ne

MAINTENANCEWHERE TO LUBRICATEApply grease with a brush to the areas shown.Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil.NOTE: Apply grease to the steering

MAINTENANCEENGINE HOW TO CHANGE THE OILHOW TO CHECK THE OILNOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs.1. Make sure the unit is leve

MAINTENANCEHOW TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTERSSome engines have two filters, an outer foam filter around an innerpaper filter. Clean the air filters every 50

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTHOW TO ADJUSTTHE REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROLFor the best engine performance, set the remote throttle control asfollows.1. Move the r

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTHOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSINGIf the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawnwill took better.WARNING: Bef

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTHOW TO ADJUST THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH_ ARNING: To prevent an injury, the attachmentclutch must operate correctly.In normal usage,

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTHOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING1. Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position.2. Move the lift lever to the level adjus

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTBelt Guide.HOW TO REPLACETHE MOTION DRIVE BELTSENGINE DRIVE BELT REMOVAL1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on &qu

Congratulations on your purchase of a Craftsman Mid-EngineRider. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured togive you the best possible depend

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTTRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT REMOVAL1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on "How ToRemove The Mower Housing".2. R

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTHOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT1,2,3,4,Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on "How ToRemove The Mower Housin

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTHOW TO ADJUSTTHE SPEED CONTROL PEDALWARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust-_ ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTHOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CLUTCHIf the engine drive belt is loose, the clutch will slip when; (1) goingup a hill, (2) pulling

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTHOW TO INSTALL THE WHEELSIf the wheels must be removed for service, make sure they areinstalled as follows.Front Wheel1. Make su

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTHOW TO REPLACE THE FUSEIf the fuse is blown, the engine will not start. The location of the fuseis next to the battery. Remove t

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM: The engine will not start.1. Follow the steps, "How To Start The Engine" in this book.2. Electric-Start Models

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.Federal and California Emission Control Systems Limited WarrantySmall Off-Road EnginesCALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL W

7.ThroughouttheECSWarrantyPeriod,Sears,RoebuckandCo.shallmaintainasupplyofwarrantedemission-relatedpartssufficienttomeettheexpecteddemandforsuchemissi

SLOPE GUIDEFold this page along dotted line indicated below. Hold page before you so that its leftedge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Riding VehiclesAs Recommended by American National Standards InstituteWARNING: This cutting machine is capabl

MODEL 536.27027045/11\16131446,1825/67//26/_ 28192O)21_43\27REPAIR PARTSCHASSIS & HOOD2234J _ 31o 30 323344374O39F-020611L 40

MODEL 536.270270REPAIR PARTSCHASSIS & HOODKeyNo. Part No.1 6905662 1401027E5493 017x474 10010545 002x536 1401036E7017 009x298 009x5610 140111311 0

MODEL 536.270270364\32REPAIR PARTSSTEERINGI//3523 / \9//•#/\'\\\2928271917\\1412 13/ /\2114\1718//#/F-020611 L 42

MODEL 536.270270REPAIR PARTSSTEERINGKey KeyNo. Part No. Description No. Part No. Description1 095185 Wheel, Steedng 20 1401099 Gear, Pinion2 0711326 C

MODEL 536.27027090\4888\\\I 223 22 '\474637131517234943'\t31\,\\\\5O14514523_, 52\\\14 538131828343I 424125242655 ' 1313377018194389\88

MODEL 536.270270KeyNo. Part No.12 0913093 0912714 0923785 01x1346 14012077 14012048 26x2089 018x3210 0025x211 140117012 017x4513 030x2014 009x3915 17x

MODEL 536.270270 REPAIR PARTSMOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION13514\428/1516\111012926\2322201319F-020611 L 46

MODEL 536.270270 REPAIR PARTSMOWER HOUSING SUSPENSIONKeyNo. Part No.1 0926972 14011173 165xl 544 0941375 017x456 0950047 1401033E7018 14010969 0031 x4

MODEL 536.2702703\4/@78REPAIR PARTSMOWER HOUSING963/11 12513O\ 3231 29 341011125O/5545/585156II27I2924\,i28 9 /i1/1413916 98182O16 21 / 22//47456219F-

MODEL 536.270270KeyNo. Part No.1 37x1112 14010923 15x1214 015x985 14012526 015x847 1401031E7018 015x799 009x5810 1401033E70111 17x10212 0031 x413 0940

SAFETY RULESCHILDREN"Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to thepresence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma-c

MODEL 536.270270 REPAIR PARTSELECTRICAL SYSTEMBLACK_AMPFUSEORANGESOLENOIDREDRED!SPARKPLUGOUTPUTSTARTERARMAllJREYELLOWIGNITIONSWITCHIGNI11ON SWITCHVIEW

MODEL 536.270270 REPAIR PARTSELECTRICAL SYSTEMKey PartNo. No.250x102DescriptionHarness, Chassis Wire1401149327349Switch, IgnitionKey, IgnitionNut, Hex

MODEL 536.270270KeyNo. PaN No.-- 48x729-- 44x7197-- 44x7325-- 48x928-- 48x746-- 48x929-- 48x236-- 48x1192-- 48x1191-- 44x6456-- 48x741-- 44x7535-- 48x

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MODEL 536.270270 B&S ENGINE 28R707-1114-E1I 1019 KIT-LABEL I11058OWNER'SMANUALI307_3836357322A1333720668322718_32733810 t10_14632A0/24_F-0206

MODEL 536.270270 B&S ENGINE 28R707-1114-E1REF. PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 496413 Cylinder Assembly2 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seat(Magneto Side)3 _391086 S

MODEL 536.270270 B&S ENGINE 28R707-1114-E11251519598793_142_ 105_DlO91_I 276950108A634A987®95 _ 93 @222209216614616404188265202 232 f729©1119_8773

MODEL 536.270270 B&S ENGINE 28R707-1114-E1REF. PART RER PART REF. PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION50 691711 Manifol

MODEL 536.27027011036LABEL-SSIONI52328752474668A733 _75 @4551070_968967445B&S ENGINE 28R707-1114-E1467240601167176344O7831850304305A1005F-020611 L

MODEL 536.270270 B&S ENGINE 28R707-1114-E1REF. PART PART REF. PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION11 691328 Tube-Breather23

SAFETY RULESINTERNATIONAL PICTORIALSIMPORTANT: Some of the following pic-torials are located on your unit or onliterature supplied with the product. B

MODEL 536.270270 B&S ENGINE 28R707-1114-E1513310_802462797729A697_J896801A544ANOTE: For Replacement Starter Motor,See Reference 309.358 ENGINE GAS

MODEL 536.270270 B&S ENGINE 28R707-1114-E1REF. PART REF. PART REF. PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION3 _391086 Seal-O

MODEL 536.2702707_PEERLESS TRANSAXLE 915-03373236747/31Model and SerialNumbers HereI,,8i1544/7473_ 2340F-020611 L 62

MODEL 536.270270 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE 915-033KeyNo. Part No.1 7721172 780086A3 7701104 7763006 7782817 778122A8 79216010 78436511A 778290A12 77826213 77

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Your HomeFor repair-in your home-of all major brand appliances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems_no matter who made it, no mat

PREPARATIONPREPARATIONRead and follow the preparation instructions for your mower. Allfasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or mate

PREPARATIONMAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY 3.4.IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to thebattery, check the battery date. The battery date tells

PREPARATIONHOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINENOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil.Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed.Before