Sears 536.25587 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ASSEMBL Y
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench wilt make assemblyeasier. Standard wrench
sizes are listed
3/8 inch wrench
(1)
(1)
(I)
(1)
(1)
Pliers
Utility knife
Screwdriver (Small Phillips with a 1/4 inch shank)
Hammer
(1) Tire pressure gauge
(2) 7t16 inch wrenches
(1) 9!16 inch wrench
(1) Tape measure
When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated behind
the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
Open top flaps,, Remove cardboard from top of wood
crate,
IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES THE MOWER
DECK WAS NOT ASSEMBLED ON TRACTOR. THE
MOWER DECK IS ATTACHED TO TOP FRAME AND SIDE
PANEL OF CARTON WHEN REMOVING MOWER DECK
FROM CARTON, MAKE SURE IT DOES NOT TOUCH
TRACTOR,
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Using a 3/8" wrench, remove bolt that secures mower
deck hitch to top frame intop of carton
Remove top frame from carton
Carefully remove contents of parts box (see CONTENTS
OF HARDWARE PACK on page 6).
Cut down corners of side panel across from mower deck
with a utility knife and lay side panel down
Hold side panel (with mower deck attached) upright and
cut down corners,
Carefully lower side panel with mower deck,,
Lay down endpanels of carton and discard cardboard from
alongside tractor.
Remove bolt that secures mower deck to side panet of
carton with 3/8" wrench.
Remove mower deck from carton, Lay aside for
installation later, Remove cardboard from discharge
chute,
Remove plastic wrap from seat and hood
TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
(See Fig, 1)
Position front wheels straight forward.
e Place spacer on steering shaft,,
Place steering wheel on steering
steering wheel down firmty
shaft, Push
STEERING
WHEEL
SPRING PIN
CLUTCH
LEVER
FIG. 1
SHIFT CONTROL
LEVER BRAKE, CLUTCH PEDAL
VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE OF TRACTOR
FIG. 2
e Align cross holes in steering wheel with holes in
steering shaft. NOTE: Use a small Phillips screw-
driver with a 1f4 inch shaft to align the holes, Keep
screwdriver in place as you drive the spring pin in,
From the left side, drive spring pin (found in parts bag)
through opposite side with a hammer,,
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
(See Fig. 2)
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE STAPLES IN
SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES OF TRACTOR BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO ROLL OFF SKID.,
Carefully cut wire ties (front and back) holding tractor to
skid..
Release parking brake by depressing brake-clulch
pedal,,
Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position.
Carefully roll tractor backwards off wood skid,
(ASSISTANCE MAY BE REQUIRED,,)
IMPORTANT: DO NOT LIFT TRACTOR BY HOOD OR
FENDER,
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