Craftsman 536.257670 Owner's Manual

,,,,, ,,, ,,, --,,,,, ,,,,Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand _nstructionsBefore OperatingThis Equipmento AssembUyo Operationo Customer Respons

ASSEMBL YDANGERAlways connect positive (red) cable firsL Connect-ing negative cable first can result in sparks if thewrench touches any metal surface.

OPERATION...,iKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare illustrations (see Fig. 7) with yo

OPERA.ONThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result insevere eye damage Always wear safety

OPERATIONTO SELECT MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT(See Fig. 8)The cutting height is selected by placing the memoryrod in the desired height position The cutting

OPERATIONBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVELRead OPERATION and CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESsections of this manual before trying to start th

OPERATIONMOWING TiPSe Do not use tire chains when mower housing is attached tounite Run the engine at FAST speed position.Control forward ground speed

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe warranty on this tractor does not cover itemsthat have beensubjected to operator abuse or negligen

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESLUBRiCATiON CHARTWHEELBEARINGSOrientation view only,, Do Not stand on end.FRONT AXLEPIVOT POINTSWHEELBEARINGSEND OF(_ DRAG LI

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLITiESTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing anymaintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONYour tractor is equipped with an edjustable

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESTO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13)Care should be taken to keep blade balanced An unbalancedblade wil! cause excessive vibration a

[A SAFETYRUL STHESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR YOUR PROTECTION. PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY.IMPORTANT7HIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESENGINELUI3RDCATIONRead ENGINE instructions in this section and OPERATIONsection of this manual before trying to start engine.

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLITiESAIR FILTER (See Fig. 19)Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged byusing a dirty air filter, Clean foam pre-clean

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS• Depress brake-clutch pedal and set parking brake°e Place shift control l

SERWCE AND ADJUSTMENTS0OSlide deck toward front of tractor Pull lower engine pulleybelt guides away from engine and slip mower deck drivebelt onto low

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFRONT-TO-REAR ADJUSTMENT ( See Fig 26B)Measure height, from level surface, of right side blade tipsat fro nt and rear of mower

SERV#CE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 28)When mower blade drive belt slips and blades will net turnat full speed when mowing, the

SERWCE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 29)e Remove mower deck (see TO REMOVE MOWER DECKin this sectione Remove mower deck be

SERWCE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE TRACTOR DRIVE BELT(See Figs. 31 and 32)Your tractor uses v-belts made of special compounds Ifany beltbecomes worn or

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST TRACTOR BRAKE(See Figs. 34A & 34B)Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable disc brake mountedon the transaxleT

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS,'RA RO0SRACK BRAKE LEBOLT _ _:_BRAKE-CLUTCHPEDAL '_ ,,_Fig,, 36ATO ADJUST SHIFT CONTROL LEVER(See Fig. 36B)Adjustme

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a SearsCraftsman Tractor It has been designed, engineeredand manufactured to give you the best possible depend-abi

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAKBATTERY (See Fig. 38)CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generateexplosive gases. Keep sparks, flame andsmo

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE HOOD (See Figs. 41 and 42)• Raise hoodDisconnect headlight wire harness connectere Remove screw used to atlach hood l

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTHRO'I-I'LE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT(See Fig. 44)The throttle control has been preset at factory and adjustmentshould not b

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSCAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEMWill not start 12345678910Hard to start 12345678Engine will not 1turn over 234567891Engine clicks but 2wi

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONUnit will not shift 1 Shifting procedure incorrect 1 Check shifting procedure Unit MUST come to aor shif

S TOFtA GEImmediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of theseason or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or moreDANGERNever store the e

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700CHASSIS & HOOD ASSEMBLYREF,REF.MOWERSUSPHOODREF,STEERING PG.FRONT AXLE ASSYNOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGI

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION1 326580-8542 3147993 3100064 3092355 323968-8536 313541-8537 560308 552739 300

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.25"76700CHASSIS & HOOD ASSEMBLY.EFMOTION DRIVEPAGE®@KEY#23\REF.KEY#1NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIP

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700KEY # PART# DESCRIPTIONQTY64 59367-85465 310660-85466 2050767 149869 4890169 149570 571537! 134172 44

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES ... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... 3CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES__

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700MOWER SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYDETAIL "A"SEEREF.SOLENOIDREFKEY#18CHASSIS & HOOD PGMAIN FRAMEN

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536,2576700KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY1 320075-8532 1800793 1203934 14985 3170896 501487 82608 3183419 3549610 32

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700FRONT STEERING ASSEMBLYREFCHASSIS & HOOD PG(STEERING WHEEL& HARDWARE)REF(DASH)REFCHASSIS &

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY1 ^lq 31017O1-2 524071-3 3185391-4 3185441-5 366251-6 53373-8538 3045909 18

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700REAR STEERING ASSEMBLYREFCHASSIS & HOOD PG(MAIN FRAME._.,.,_ . _ _,_:_:_:__i,:-_ _ .-_"._...

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION1 303222_8532 1800913 1203934 14985 354986 3261356_1 3142676_2 124656-3 123256-

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700MOTION DRIVE ASSEMBLYELECTRICAL PAGEGROUND WIRE& HARDWAREHEFCHASSIS &,:, HOOD PAGENOTE S RIGI

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY12 3031093 507954 220535 3!4120._6 1800917 1203938 14989 32373910 3549811 1

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR iVIODEL536.2576700MOTION DRIVE ASSEMBLYENGINE PGENGINESTEERING PGHUB ASSyREFENGINE SHEAVEENGINE PAGE.JREFTIRE TREAD PG

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700KEY # PART# DESCRIPTIONQTY60 32151461 30401662 149663 32594264 31967565 5784766 296867 5618066 481606

A CCESSORIES A ND A TTA CHMEN TSiiThese accessories and attachments were availabfe when the unit was purchased They are also available at most Sears r

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700ENGINE & CONTROL ASSEMBLYREFENGINESCREWS®@NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTSUse of service

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION1 ENGINE2 509473 1384894 3055505 3055526 3055517 556408 1800209 12038010 564721

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRAC'I'OR MODEL 536.2576700PRE-PAINTED DECK ASSEMBLYREFKEY #REFNOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTSUse of servi

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION1 3251162 326490-8533 1800774 14985 18OO776 14987 3170178 1800779 12039310 1498

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEl.. 536.2576700FINAL DECK ASSEMBLYI\<" REF.MOWEFNOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTSUse of service/re

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700KEY# PART# DESCRIPTIONI 3290362 583063 62604 13465 3141076 3103267 1264168 451719 31410810 33307311 1

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLYNOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTSUse of service/replacement parts other th

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN "TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION1 3268102 414823 3030644 525725 574446 414827 3273558 3273529 30019410 32

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700DECALSSTEERINGWHEELMOWERDECK333153Er'_t

CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION! 3228962 4024593 4024594 3228995 4024576 3229097 3284838 3229049 32290510 3229

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts packed separately in cartonSteering Wheel1 - Mulching PlugBattery Acid@Parts BagOwner's Manual1-VideoParts Bag con

ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ]ENGINE MODEL 402707-1242-01 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700ASSEMBLIES INCLUDE ALL PARTS SHOWN IN FRAMES5.1572228815.2556 O

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ENGINE MODEL 402707-1242-01 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL536.2576700ASSEMBLIES INCLUDE ALL PARTS SHOWN IN FRAMES__422523842524 C_2o_9A5922092014141206207

ENGINE MODEL 402707-1242-01 FOR 43" TRACTOR iVIODEL536.2576700ASSEMBLIES INCLUDE ALL PARTS SHOWN IN FRAMES304305308.1_ _ 307KEY# PART# DESCRIPTIO

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ENGINE MODEL 402707-1242-01 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870ASSEMBLIES INCLUDE ALL PARTS SHOWN IN FRAMES653544311KEY#3093103115105135446537838016

[ TRANSAXLEREPAIR PARTS ITFIANSAXLE MODEL FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536.25767006834Iso' !773S 77 r_78 3o83

TRANSAXLE MODEL FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536.2576700KE"!# PART# DESCR|P"_ON1 772109A2 7800863 770103A4 7762605 776219A6 7781397 7781368 79

ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYA socket wrench will make assembly easier Standard wrenchsizes are listed.(1) Pliers(1) Utility knife(1) Screwdrive

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OWNER'SMANUALHOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS®15.0 HP TWHNCYLINDALL=WHEEL STEE43" MOWE DECK6°SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTOEach tractor has its own mode

A SSEMBL YHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORPREPARE BATTERYFor shipping purposes, battery is installed Remove battery(see TO REMOVE BATTERY instructions below

ASSEMBLYCAUTION: Handle electrolyte with care°It is an acid and poison. Always wear eyeshields, and protect skin when handlingacid or battery°POISON -