Craftsman 536.270212 Owner's Manual

REAR ENGINE RIDER30” MOWER / MULCHER13.5 HP. ELECTRIC START5 SPEEDAssemblyOperationCustomer ResponsibilitiesService And AdjustmentPrinted in U.S.A.CAU

ASSEMBLY10F–000614JHOW TO INSTALL THE SEATUse the fasteners shown below to install the seat. The fasteners areshown at full size. (A)1x45(B)18x161. C

OPERATION11F–000614JFigure 6Parking BrakeLeverLift LeverClutch / BrakePedalShift LeverThrottle ControlLeverAttachmentClutchIgnition SwitchThe operatio

OPERATION12F–000614JHOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROLUse the throttle control to increase or decrease the speed of theengine.1. The FAST position is mar

OPERATION13F–000614JHOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward.2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 9).3. Remove

OPERATION14F–000614JHOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSINGWARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re-move the deflector. The deflector forces

OPERATION15F–000614JBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK THE OILNOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with SAE30 weight oil. Check the level

OPERATION16F–000614JHOW TO CHANGE THE MULCHER PLATEWARNING: To prevent the engine from starting, dis-connect the wire from the spark plug. Make sure t

OPERATION17F–000614JOPERATING TIPS1. Check the attachment clutch for correct adjustment. For theblade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must b

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES18F–000614J MAINTENANCE CHARTPROCEDUREEACHUSEFIRST2HOURSEVERY25HOURSEVERY50HOURSEVERY100HOURSBEFORESTORAGEBlade, Inspect

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES19F–000614JINSPECT BLADEWARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade,disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade h

2F–000614JTABLE OF CONTENTSWARRANTY 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3. .

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES20F–000614JHOW TO ADJUST THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCHWARNING: To prevent an injury, the attachmentclutch must operate correctly.1. S

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES21F–000614JHOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE1. Before you adjust the brake, check the clutch adjustment. Seethe instruc

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES22F–000614JHOW TO REMOVE THE SIDE PANELTo help service the engine or the battery, each side panel can beeasily removed.1. Rem

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES23F–000614JWHERE TO LUBRICATELubricate the areas shown with engine oil.Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown.NOTE: App

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES24F–000614JENGINEHOW TO CHECK THE OILNOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs.1. Make sure the unit is l

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES25F–000614JHOW TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTERSSome engines have two filters, an outer foam filter around an innerpaper filter. Clean

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT26F–000614J HOW TO ADJUST THE THROTTLE CONTROLFor the best engine performance, set the throttle control as follows.1. Move

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT27F–000614JHOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING1. Move the lift lever to the middle position.2. Move the attachment clutch to the DIS

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT28F–000614JHOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSINGIf the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawnwill look better.W

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT29F–000614JHOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELTREMOVAL1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How ToRemove The Mow

3F–000614JCongratulations on your purchase of a Sears Rider. It has beendesigned, engineered and manufactured to give you the bestpossible dependabili

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT30F–000614JHOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELTREMOVAL1. Move the lift lever to the lowest position.2. Slide the mower drive belt

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT31F–000614JHOW TO REPLACE THE FUSEIf the fuse is blown, the engine will not start. The location of the fuseis next to the batter

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT32F–000614JSTORAGE (over 30 days)At the end of each year, prepare the unit for storage as follows.GENERAL INSPECTION1. Inspect t

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART33F–000614JPROBLEM: The engine will not start.1. Follow the steps, “How To Start The Engine” in this book.2. Electric–Start Mode

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INDEX35F–000614JAAdjustmentsAttachment Clutch, 20Clutch, 21Drive Brake, 21Mower HousingCutting Height, 31Level, 28Air Screen, 24Attachment ClutchAdjus

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021236F–000614JBODY CHASSIS1234567891011121314151617524222523132026222227222819291851383741394046373132301116 3542223433164445

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021237F–000614JBODY CHASSISKeyNo. Description Part No. Mfg. No.KeyNo. Description Part No. Mfg. No.1 Seat 92387 2 Hinge, Seat

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021238F–000614JMOTION DRIVE134765111068614131512232928252627102526271110525354555130323350294834496061445657582963631110559666

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021239F–000614JMOTION DRIVEKeyNo. Description Part No. Mfg. No.KeyNo. Description Part No. Mfg. No.1 Locknut, Flange STD541431

OWNER’S INFORMATION4F–000614JSAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride–on MowersWARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and f

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021240F–000614JSTEERING1346652101011181922232425262710341628303032323027212017173230303635101615141010101337374039164142

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021241F–000614JSTEERINGKeyNo. Description Part No. Mfg. No.1 Steering Wheel 547832 Bellows, Steering Post 547893 Bolt, Hex STD

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021242F–000614JMOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION 12345689710111112133311541321642363734353839140130332829272223241223232224125202021117

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021243F–000614JMOWER HOUSING SUSPENSIONKeyNo. Description Part No. Mfg. No.1 Locknut, Flange STD541437 15x842 Washer STD551037

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021244F–000614JMOWER HOUSING14326578181114121513919212038161718181717324622231824241810252829431834454435424140513937171726273

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021245F–000614JMOWER HOUSINGKeyNo. Description Part No. Mfg. No.KeyNo. Description Part No. Mfg. No.1 Belt, Mower Drive 37x572

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021246F–000614JELECTRICAL SYSTEM191234567892371213141516171822181011231921

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021247F–000614JELECTRICAL SYSTEMKeyNo. Description Part No. Mfg. No.1 Switch, Seat Sensor 910312 Nut, Keps STD541425 15x663 Bo

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021248F–000614J 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE67***89**10111221543131415*1617182017162122212324252813272619202930*3132*33343536

REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021249F–000614J 5 SPEED TRANSAXLEDANA MODEL: 4450–1KeyNo.Description Part No.KeyNo.Description Part No. 1 Housing, Upp

OWNER’S INFORMATION5F–000614JIII. ChildrenTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attr

ENGINE 143.981300 REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021250F–000614J

ENGINE 143.981300 REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021251F–000614J

ENGINE 143.981300 REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021252F–000614JKey No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No.1 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 35943A

ENGINE 143.981300 REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021253F–000614J157 Lock Nut, 5/16–24 650947158 Push Rod 35951159 Rocker Arm Cover Gasket 35952160 Rocker Arm

ENGINE 143.981300 REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021254F–000614JKey No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No.0 Carburetor (Incl.lA,184 of EngineP

ENGINE 143.981300 REPAIR PARTSMODEL 536.27021255F–000614JELECTRIC STARTERKeyNo. Description Part No.0 Electric Starter 366801 Dust Cover 334512 Retain

GMSLBBATTERYRED BLACK12V+–STARTERSOLENOIDREDFUSE 15 AMPREDIGNITIONSWITCHORANGEORANGEORANGESOLID STATEIGNITIONCHARGING COILRECTIFIER(DIODE)REDYELLOWYEL

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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS6F–000614JACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTSThese accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are

ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.981300PRODUCT – REAR ENGINE RIDERSears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.Printed in U.S.A.Model No.536.270212own

ASSEMBLY7F–000614JPREPARATIONThe unit is completely assembled except for the items shown inFigure 1. These items are in the carton along with a parts

ASSEMBLY8F–000614JMAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY1. Check the battery date on top of the battery (Figure 2). Thebattery date tells if the battery must be cha

ASSEMBLY9F–000614JHOW TO ASSEMBLE THE STEERING WHEELUse the fasteners shown below to install the steering wheel. Thefasteners are shown at full size.