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Sears 502.25502 Lawn Mower User Manual

1. aan CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE CHART Ja rR ms ig MAINTENANCE CHART FIRST PROCEDURE EACH 2 USE HOURS Blade Engagement Control Check Si Brake Check as Clutch Check Oil Check Air Screen Check E Oii Change G Air Filter Clean Muffler Check MOWER GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1 It is the owner s responsibility to correctly maintain this product which extends the life of the product and to maintain warranty coverage Once a year you must check the spark plug drive brake lubricate the unit and clean the air filter Check the fasteners and make sure they are tight 4 Follow the Maintenance Section to keep your unit in good operating condition he Gi WARNING Before you make an inspection adjustment except carburstor or repair disconnect the wire from the spark plug WHERE TO LUBRICATE Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil Nee Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown D 4804 NOTE if the unit is operated in dry areas that have sand use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit CAUTION Do not lubricate the nylon bearings for the front wheels Oil or grease will damage the bearings 0 4367 4 F 92533 18 a 2 th MAINTENANCE r remove LADE c gloves or cloth vir he blade h tthe v ALL THE B ject stop the en T an ob NIN r WAR stop the engine Disconnec piece of
2. Model No 502 255020 10 HP ELECTI 30 MOWER 5 SPEED REAR ENGINE RIDER e Assembly e Operation Customer Responsibilities Maintenance e Service and Adjustment e Repair Parts C START ULCHER CAUTION Read And Follow All Safety Rules And Instructions Before Operating This Equipment mene F 92533 11 22 91 Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 U S A Printed in U S A OSSA aa SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Riding Vehicles As Recommended by American National Standards Institute This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could resuit in serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders GENERAL OPERATION 1 Read understand and follow ail instructions in the Instruction Book on the machine the engine and with any attachments before starting 2 Only allow responsible adults familiar with the instructions to operate the machine 3 Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade 4 Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop the machine if anyone enters the area 5 Never carry passengers 6 Disengage power to the mower or any attachments before backing up Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing 7 Be aware of the direction
3. Oh WN F 92533 31 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 Replace the blade Check for loose engine bolts Check the air pressure in the tires Adjust the carburetor Check for a damaged belt or damaged pulley Replace the damaged parts neun PROBLEM The grass does not discharge correctly Stop the engine Clean the mower housing Raise the height of cut Replace or sharpen the blade s Move the shift lever to a slower speed Move the throttle control to the FAST position Replace the spring for the blade idler OonpWN PROBLEM The mower housing does not cut level 1 Check the air pressure in the tires 2 Adjust the level of the mower hausing 3 Check the front axle If the front axle does not freely pivot loosen the two axle bolts PROBLEM The mower blades will not rotate 1 Check the mower drive belt Make sure the belt is installed correctly 2 Replace the mower drive belt PROBLEM The unit will not move when the ciutch is engaged 1 Adjust the clutch 2 Replace the motion drive belt 3 Check the motion drive belt Make sure the belt is installed correctly PROBLEM The unit moves slower or stops when the clutch is engaged 1 Replace the motion drive belt 2 Adjust the clutch PROBLEM When the clutch brake pedal is released belt noise can be heard 1 Temporary belt noise
4. ENGINE MAINTENANCE spank pus MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE ells STABILIZER BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your riding mower Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they can help you This list was current at the time of publication however it may change in future years more attachments may be added changes may be mode in these attachments or some may no longer be available or fit your model Contact your nearest Sears store for the accessories and attachments that are available for your unit Most of these attachments do not require additional hitches or conversion kits those that do are indicated and are designed for easy attaching and detaching GRASS BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for a healthier neater looking lawn Two Grass containers hold 33 gallon disposable plastic bags and offers 7 bushel capacity LAWN SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves CARTS make hauling easy Variety of sizes available ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameter water tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs_ of weight Rounded edges prevent harmto turf Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum SPREADER SEEDERS make seeding fertilizing and weed killing easy Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular deicers and sand CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow moisture and nutrients to reach g
5. Housing Level 28 P Throttle Control Cabie 25 F Parking Brake za 12 13 Air Screen bina TETERE Filter Air 24 Parts Bag Riding Mower 7 Assembly 00 0000 05 7 13 Fuel o EE 15 Attachments 6 Fuel System Storage eugene oO R Fuse 29 31 42 Replace Motion Drive Belt 27 B Replace Mower Orive Belt 27 Bagging Tips 16 L Battery Lift Lever 12 S Charge Ske eat a Lubrication 17 Safety Rules 2 3 Clean and Check AAN ot 22 Seat Install a a uae ee Emergency Start 29 M Service and Adjustment 25 29 install 10 Maintenance 18 24 Battery Emergency Start 29 Storage 30 Air Filter 24 Mower Drive Belt 27 Belt Air Screen 23 Carburetor eer 25 Motion Drive Replace o o a 27 Battery 22 Height Of Cut oaea aa 29 Mower Drive Adjust 20 Blade Lee 19 Level Mower Housing 28 Mower Drive Replace 27 Blade Engagement Control 20 Motion Drive Belt ree rae N i Routing Check 9 Brake o once oe 24 Mower Housing Install 26 Blade Remove and Install 19 Clutch 21 Mower Housing Remove 26 Blade Sharpen 19 Engine Oil 23 Sharpen Biade iy eS Blade Engagement Control Lubrication at aigi 18 Shift Lever ane Be 12 43 Adjust 20 Muffler Check 24 Side Panel Remove ee Operation antec 14 Spark Arrester 4 24 Slope Guide 65 Brake Check and Adjust Drive 21 Spark Plug 24 Spark Plug ducts 24 Brake Check and
6. THE SPARK PLUG 4 Check the gap of the spark plug with a feeler gauge The correct gap is 0 030 2 For easy starting and good performance replace the spark plug every two years F 82533 Foam Filter Cover 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR The factory settings for the carburetor are for most conditions If the engine is operated under the following conditions you can adjust the carburetor mixture 1 2 3 4 The engine has a loss of power or does not run smooth A change from summer to winter operation A 40 change in the operation temperature The carburetor was adjusted at 80 at the factory The engine is operated above 4 000 feet If an adjustment is needed foliow the steps below 1 2 Remove the side panel See How To Remove The Side Panels With your hand turn the idie mixture screw in a clockwise direction until you feel some resistance Turn the main jet screw in a clockwise direction until you feel some resistance CAUTION Do not over tighten the idle mixture screw or the main jet screw The carburetor will ba damaged Turn the idle mixture screw counterclockwise 1 1 4 turns Turn the main jet screw counterclockwise 1 5 8 turns Start the engine Run the engine for several minutes Move the throttle control to SLOW position Turn the idle mixture screw clockwise until the engine begins to loose speed Note the position of the slot in the idle mix ture screw S
7. and the date of purchase of this unit The mode number and serial number are found under the seat on a decal attached to the seat support Model Number 502 255020 Serial Number Date of Purchase Keep these numbers for future reference TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES a aaia a AAAA A ARISNA aeieniiee LOS MAINTENANCE sscesenorenereecneees koari SNRA 18 24 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES nssnananennosaneonnaara 4 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT cssnsesonnnsoen 25 29 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS nnesnnosnnnssrerseeasevannnunn 4 STORAGE EE EEE E T EEE TE 30 WARRANTY ossssnseritssoresressse EE 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TABLE OF CONTENTS TAE EFE weeievaneitawennd s 5 REPAIR PARTS MOWER c cssenssoun INDEX cndcccdsicicveivavebanervenntegncdteredanss LARANE ERARE SENASA 5 REPAIR PARTS TRANSAXLE 5 SEE 44 45 RIDER ATTACHMENTS EET jaiai 6 REPAIR PARTS ENGINE PERETE 46 49 ASSEMBLY sseves cussnsacsnessuneinwancardvaverst ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC sssssnseneeaos E R o l OPERATION nenessnnsseesees Da PARTS ORDERING SERVICE Back Page aAa INDEX A Staring 15 Parking Brake 12 13 Adjustments Stopping 13 Shift Lever 12 13 Blade Engagement Control 20 Storage 30 Start Engine 15 Brake Drive 21 Throttle Control ai 12 25 Stop The Unit 13 Carburetor 0 25 Trouble Shooting Chart 31 Mower
8. by the smal round dimples or X marks at points A and B In correct adjustment the front of the mower housing at point A will be 1 8 to 3 8 3mm to 9 mm lower than the back of the mower housing at point B Adjust as follows 1 Loosen the jam nut from the suspension rod Turn the locknut clockwise to raise the front of the mower housing Turn the locknut counterclockwise to lower the front of the mower housing 2 Check the front and rear measurements for the correct adjustment Tighten the jam nut as shown 3 Connect the wire to the spark plug F 92533 Measure From The Bottom Of The Mower Housing p hates Saar ett a mni 5 i a E em re neaga naa one se Level Surface _ neem dieatert irre eee i te Weta ae WMA AHH IAAL SERVICE AND ADJUSTMEN HOW TO SET THE HEIGHT OF CUT The height of cutis set at the factory from 142 to 4 inches To lower or raise the height of cut make an adjustment to the lifter rod as follows Move the lift lever to the LOW cut position 2 Disconnect the lifter rod from the lifter arm 3 Turn the lifter rod clockwise to lower or counterclockwise to raise the height of cut 4 Attach the lifter rod to the lifter arm 5 Move the lift lever to the HIGH position Make sure the pulleys or belt do not touch the bottom of the frame HOW TO START WITH A WEAK BATTERY if the battery is too weak to start the engine the battery needs to be charged If Jumper Cables are used to
9. does not change the operation of the unit lf belt noise is continuous check the routing of the belt Make sure the belt is inside all belt guides 2 lf the noise is continuous adjust the clutch PROBLEM The rear wheels spin over uneven terrain i Check the front axle if the front axie does not freely pivot loosen the two axle bolts 10 HP ELECTRIC START 30 MOWER MULCHER 5 SPEED REAR ENGINE RIDER The Model Number for the mower is found under the seat on a decal attached to the seat support The Model Number for the engine is found on the blower housing abave M O d e N O the spark plug Always give the Model Number when you call for service or order repair parts for your unit 502 255020 Repair parts can be ordered from any Sears Service Center Departments and most Sears Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST PRODUCT REAR ENGINE RIDER MODEL NUMBER 502 255020 ENGINE MODEL NO 143 426072 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION How to Order Repair Parts Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians Sears technicians have the necessary parts tools and equipment to meet the Sears pledge Ne Service What We Sell nner F 92533 11 22 91 Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 U S A Printed in U S A erent I
10. operate the mower make sure the mower drive belt is inside all the belt guides 9 Before you mow check the blade engagement control lever See the instructions on How To Adjust The Blade Engage ment Control Lever HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT 1 Remove the mower housing See the instructions on How To Remove The Mower Housing 2 Engage the parking brake 3 Disconnect the adjustable nut from the brake rod at the brake arm Push the brake rod to the side of the unit 4 Try to push each belt guide away from the drive pulley so that the motion drive belt can be pulled over the top of the drive pulley If the belt guides do not provide enough clearance use one wrench to hold the head of the belt guide on top of the frame while you use another wrench to loosen the nut under the frame for each belt guide 5 Remove the motion drive bel fram the idler pulley Pull the drive beit toward the front of the unit 6 Loosen the belt guide at the stack pulley Remove the motion drive belt fram the top pulley of the stack pulley Slide the belt between the stack pulley and the belt guide Remove the belt from the lower pulley NOTE Inspect the idler pulley stack pulley and the driva idler spring for damage Replace if necessary 7 install the new motion drive belt on the top pulley of the stack pulley NOTE Replace the motion drive belt with a factory replacement beit 8 Make sure the V side of the motion drive belt is against the stack p
11. the b Remove And Inst bizde badly worn or d blade Make balanced 4 5 C z D TI Biss Oo 2 v UD Ba a son inspect the Service per three years have an authorized parallel to the ground equipmen t t Ing Assemble the blade according to the instructions How To Remove And install The Blade blade or replace the old blade with an or F 82533 blade 19 MAINTENANCE HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE BLADE ENGAGEMENT CONTROL WARNING To prevent an injury the blade engagement control must operate correctly 1 Stop the engine Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 2 Before you adjust the blade engagement control lever check and leve the mower housing See How To Level The Mower Housing 3 Set the height of the mower housing in the lowest position 4 Move the blade engagement control to the DISENGAGE position 5 Check the blade engagement control lever Before the blade engagement control engages there must be 1 8 to 3 8 8mm ta 9mm of free movement 6 If an adjustment is needed disconnect the clevis from the pivot rod and bracket assembly Turn the clevis clockwise to decrease the free movement of the blade engagement control Turn the clevis counterclockwise to increase the free movement 7 Connect the clevis to the pivot rod and bracket assembly Move the blade engagement control to the DISENGAGE position Check the free movement of the blade eng
12. 2533 es Amt HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING WARNING The deflector is a safety device Do not ramova the deflector Tha deflector forces the discharged material toward the ground Always keep the deflector in the down position if the deflector is damaged raplace it with a factory replacement part 1 Start the engine 2 Move the lift lever to a height of cut position in high or thick grass cut the grass in the high position first and then lower the mower housing to a lower position 3 Move the throttle control ta the SLOW position 4 Move the blade engagement contro to the ENGAGE position 5 Push the clutch brake pedal completely forward 6 Move the shift fever to one of the speed settings NOTE When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a bagger put the shift lever in the slowest speed 7 Slowly release the clutch brake pedal 8 Move the throttle control to the FAST position If you need to go faster or slower Stop the unit and move the shift fever to another speed setting 9 Make sure the level of cut set at the factory is still correct After you mow a short distance look at the area that was cut lf the mower housing does not cut level see the instructions an How To Level The Mower Housing in the maintenance section WARNING For better control of the unit always selact a safe spaed HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS WARNING Do not ride up or down slopes that are too steep to back straight up Never ride
13. 4 psi 16 kg cm2 3 Move the lever for the blade engagement control to the ENGAGE position Move the lever for the height of cut to the middle position 4 There are two adjustment procedures below that will level the blade housing WARNING Before you make an inspection adjustment or repair to the unit disconnect the wire to the spark plug Ramove the spark plug wire to prevent the engine from starting by accident THE SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT Use a ruler and measure the distance from the level surface to the bottom of the mower housing Measure from the locations indicated by the smail round dimples or X marks at points C and D in correct adjustment the mower housing at points C and D must be within 1 4 6 mm of the same height If the difference in the measurement is more than 1 4 6 mm adjust as follows 1 Disconnect one or both of the hangers from the adjuster plates The higher numbers on the side of the adjuster plates will raise the height of the mower housing The lower numbers will lower the mower housing 3 Connect the hangers into the hole of the adjuster plates that will level the mower housing Fasten the hangers to the adjuster plates with the hair pins 4 Check the measurements at each side of the mower housing See the above instructions ioe THE FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT Use a ruler and measure the distance from the level surface to the bottom of the mower housing Measure from the locations indicated
14. Adjust Transaxle 21 Tires puesia 22 Specifications Product 4 Brake Pedal Operation 12 Transaxte Brake Kam 21 Speed Controli Chart 13 Maintenance Schedule 18 Start Engine 15 C Mower Housing Steering Wheel 9 Carburetor Adjust 26 Clean 29 Stop Riding Mower 13 Charge Battery M EE Level i 28 Storage 30 Charge Mower Housing To Mulcher Sene t7 Remove and install TORET 26 Clutch Brake Pedal demais le Mowing and Bagging Tips at 16 T Controls oe iii Le Throttle Control sates TANE lO Cutting Height 14 29 0 Throttle Control Cable Adjust 25 Oil Tire Pressure E 22 E Check oa a23 Trouble Shooting Chart A Electrical Schematic 50 Change oeiee 23 Transaxle Brake o o ee c 21 Engine Operating Tips recia TS Transport 14 Carburetor i cddidurcaiseveeersiamerign ts 20 Operation soi jhe Ceadeneie F ME Oil Change once mere een 23 Eit eVa aoan aane Mareiucute eke W Oil Level Check 2 00 es per x Mower Housing ai En eee Warranty TEAT 4 Oil Type adh Men S eee Mulchet arnasa nerimui t panaan tee 1G Wheel Align Front 29 Operation Speed Chart 13 Operate On Hills 14 Wiring Schematic 50 F 92533 ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased They are also available at most Sears retail outlets catalog and service centers Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your riding mower
15. agement control Completely Engaged Position Blade Engagement Control Lever Campietely Disengaged Position Free Movement YBP 3 9 3mm Imm D 46558 1 A Clevis Pin N Pivot Rod And Bracket Assembly a nS Ls an Uae ams 8 Check the operation of the blade brake Rotate the pulley with your hand Make sure that the blade brake pad presses tightly against the pulley 9 Move the blade engagement control to the ENGAGE position Check the blade brake pad If the blade brake pad is excessively worn or damaged replace the blade brake pad assembly Correct replacement parts and assistance are available from an authorized service center 10 Connect the wire to the spark plug Mow for a short distance and again check the operation of the blade engagement contral 11 When you move the blade engagement control to the DISENGAGE position all movement will stop within five seconds if the adjustment is correct If all movement does not stop again adjust the blade engagement contro beginning with the first step If you need assistance take the unit to an authorized service center 12 If you replace the mower drive belt engagement contro lever F 92523 adjust the blade 20 Pad Against Pulley With Blade Contro in DISENGAGE position i Brake Pad Away From Pulley With Blade Controi i In ENGAGE position lt li a 41 ii MAINTENANCE Cotter Pin A
16. ation of the mower housing Mow a short distance and 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 F 92533 11 a maae Seat Hinge Seat Bracke Seat Support Wire From Seat 1 Switch Sensor Seat Bracket SPECIAL MULCHER FEATURE The mower housing has a special cover that Jets you mulch the lawn for a clean fine cut To operate the mower housing as a standard discharge unit or if used with a grass bagger the mu cher cover must be removed IMPORTANT There are several different types of grass Because of the different textures of grass some grass is more difficult to cut If you remove the mulcher cover and the performance of the mower discharge or grass bagger accessory is not acceptable you need to replace the mulcher blade with a standard blade A standard blade part number 56212 is available from your nearest Sears Service Department OPERATION AOL LY TS SL E EES a KNOW THE PRODUCT Before you operate the unit read this instruction book If you understand the unit and how the unit operates you will get the best performance When you read this instruction book compare the illustrations to the unit Learn the location of the controls To help prevent an accident follow the operating instructions and the safety rules Keep this instruction book for future reference Clutch Brake Pedai Thrott
17. aust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any if a spark arrester is used it must be maintained in effective working order by the operator Inthe State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands See an Authorized Service Center for a spark arrester for the mufflar MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this unit See the nearest Sears Store for Information in material or workmanship This warranty does not cover LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY For 90 days from the date of charge F 92533 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT For two 2 years from the date of purchase if this riding equipment is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner s manual Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts found to be defective e Expendable items which become worn during normal use such as blades spark plugs air cleaners and belts e Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects such as nails thorns stumps or glass Repairs necessary because of operator abuse negligence improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Riding equipment
18. brake rod as described in the instructions How To Check And Adjust The Drive Brake Hex Nut Adjuster Rod Turn Clockwise VIEW FROM UNDERSIDE i sperma Maa LIP 4 ea Augmentin SONATA il nee tS TSS MAINTENANC HOW TO REMOVE THE SIDE PANEL To help service and clean the engine or the battery the rear side panels can be easily removed F Remove the large screws that hold the front of the side panel 2 Slide the side panel back approximately one inch Remove the side panei BATTERY To charge or ciean the battery remove the battery from the unit as follows WARNING To prevent sparks disconnect the black battery cable from the negative terminal before you disconnect the red cable WARNING The battery contains sulphuric acid which is harmful to the skin eyes and clothing If the acid gets on your body or clothing wash with water immediately Remove the black cable from the negative terminal Rernove the red cable from the positive terminal Remove the battery clamp from the battery Remove the battery from the unit HOW TO CHECK AND CHARGE THE BATTERY bon WARNING When you charge the battery do not smoke Kasp the battery away from any sparks The fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion 1 The battery will be damaged if the battery acid is not kept at the correct level Check the level of the battery acid The battery acid must touch the bottom of the vent If
19. buretor was adjusted at 80 at the factory 4 The engine is operated above 4 000 feet F 92533 HOW TO START THE ENGINE WARNING The electrical system has an operator presence system thatincludes a sensor switch mounted in the seat These components tell the electrical system if the operator is sitting on the seat For your protection always make sure this system operates correctly This system will stop the engine when the operator leaves the seat if the blade engagement control is engaged NOTE The engine will not start unless you depress the clutch brake pedal move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position and move the blade engagement control to the DISENGAGED position Sit in the middle of the seat Completely push the clutch brake peda forward Keep your foot an the pedal Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL N position 3 Move the blade engagemen control to the DISENGAGE position 4 Move the throttle control to the CHOKE pasition 5 Turn the ignition key to the START position Release the key when the engine starts NOTE If the engine does not start after four or five tries move the throttle control to the FAST position Again try to start the engine If the engine will not start see the TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART N 6 After the engine starts move the throttle control from CHOKE to a needed speed 7 Before you begin work let a cold engine run for several minutes To stan a hot engine move the thratti
20. ch brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit To release the parking brake completely push the clutch brake pedal forward The parking brake will automatically release WARNING Before you leave the operator s position move the shift lever to the neutral N position Set the parking brake Move the blade engagement control to the DISENGAGE position Stop the engine and remove the ignition key HOW TO STOP THE UNIT No an pw Push the pedal completely forward to stop the unit Keep your foot on the pedal Move the blade engagement contro to the DISENGAGE position Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position Set the parking brake Move the throttle control to the SLOW position To stop the engine turn the ignition key to the OFF position Remove the key HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER CAUTION Before you move the shift lever completely push the clutch brake pedal forward to stop the unit If the unit is not stopped the transaxle can be damaged 1 2 3 n Completely push the clutch brake pedali forward to stop the unit Keep your foot on the pedal Move the throttle control lever to the SLOW position To move the shift lever to NEUTRAL from a forward gear pull the shift lever back and then to the left until the lever goes past the tab To move the shift lever to a forward gear from NEUTRAL pull the lever to the jek Then push the lever forward Slowly release the cl
21. djustable Nut clockwise Washer Cotter Pin HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE 1 ap WP oO 10 11 12 13 Before you adjust the brake check the clutch adjustment See the instructions on How To Check And Adjust The Clutch Make sure the shift lever is in the NEUTRAL N position Disconnect the adjustable nut from the brake arm as shown Carefully push the brake arm forward and hold in position With the brake arm forward rotate the adjustable nut counterclockwise on the brake rod until the adjustable nut is in line with hole in the brake arm NOTE If the adjustable nut will not line up with the hole in the brake arm go to step 6 If the adjustable nut does line up with the hole in the brake arm go to step 12 Pull the brake arm to the rear of the unit The brake adjustment of the transaxle is located on the underside of the transaxle on the left side Use one wrench to hold the adjuster rod while you foosen the hex nut approximately 2 turns with another wrench Turn the adjuster rod clockwise 1 2 turn Try to push the unit lf the unit roils continue this step until you feel resistance from the brake when you push the unit Turn the adjuster rodcounterclockwise one turn Then holdthe adjuster rod with one wrench while you tighten the hex nut with another wrench Carefully push the brake arm forward and hold in position With the brake arm forward rotate the adjustable nut clockwise on the brake rod until th
22. e adjustable nut is in line with the hole in the brake arm Connect the adjustable nut to the brake arm with the washer and cotter pin Apply the parking brake Try to push the unit If the rear wheels do not turn the brake is correctly adjusted Release the parking brake Push the unit to see if the wheels will freely rol A WARNING If you cannot correctly adjust the drive brake F 92533 take the unit to an Authorized Service Center To increase the clearance turn Clutch Red 21 Adjustable Nut ed To increase the operation of the brake turn counterclockwise Brake Rod 1 2 to 5 8 13mm to 16mm Clearance Pedal HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CLUTCH lf the unit will not move when the clutch is engaged or if the belt slips when going uphill or when pulling a load the motion drive belt is loose Check the clearance between the rear of the pedal lever and the back of the hole as shown If there is more or less than the clearance shown in the illustration adjust the pedal as follows i Disconnect the adjustable nut from the idier bracket as shown 2 Turn the adjustable nut clockwise to increase the length of the clutch rod There must be 1 2 to 5 8 inch clearance at the back of the clutch brake pedal as shown This adjustment will increase the clearance at the pedal 3 Assemble the adjustable nut to the idler bracket Check the clearance at the pedal 4 After making an adjustment to the pedal check the
23. e control to a position between FAST and SLOW mrema Pov sana AIRE TPT Aaa a s a ie HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT AS A MULCHER A Mulcher cuts the grass fine so that the grass can be easily recycled Because the nutrients are returned to the soil the lawn will need fess fertilizer To correctly mulch the lawn follow the tips below Operate the engine of the Riding Mower at the FULL throttle setting a The grass must be dry If the grass is wet it will be difficult to cut and cause clumps of grass The grass must not be too high Set the mower housing height of cut so that only the top third of the grass is cut Ifthe grass is too high set the height of the mower housing to the maximum height Then lower the height of cut for the second mowing During the mowing season when the grass grows quickiy you need to mow more than once a week a Keep a sharp edge on the blade A blade that is nat sharp will cause the ends of the grass to become brown s Clean the underside of the mower housing Grass and other debris can keep the mower from working correctly f the quality of cut is marginal try the following Set the height of cut at a higher cutting height Cut the grass more frequently k Operate the mower at a slower ground speed and at the FAST throttle control position Overlap the path of cut instead of using the full width of the mower housing a Mow across the margina areas a second time Ke
24. e unit to ride rough Also the wrong air pressure will keep the mower housing from cutting level The correct air pressure PSI for each Rear Wheel is 14 PSI 10 kg cm2 and for each Front Wheel the air pressure is 24 PSI 16 kg cm2 Models that have semi pneumatic front wheels will not have a PSI MAINTENANCE ENGINE HOW TO CHECK THE OIL NOTE Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs Make sure the unit is level 2 Clean the area around the dipstick Remove the dipstick Wipe the oil from the dipstick 3 insert the dipstick into the oil fill tube Turn the dipstick clock wise until it is tight Remove the dipstick Check the oil level on the dipstick The oi level must reach the FULL mark on the dipstick 4 if necessary add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark on the dipstick The quantity of of needed from ADD to FULL is shown on the dipstick Do not add too much oil HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL NOTE Do not drain the oil from a cold engine Before you drain the oil fet the engine run for several minutes Make sure you do not get oil on the belts 1 Remove the oil drain cap Drain the oil completely from the engine Install and tighten the off drain cap 2 Use a SD SE or SF detergent grade off Detergent oil helps to clean the engine Nothing must be added to the oil 3 Before you change the oil use the temperature chart below to select the viscosity grade of the oil to use Temperature range before the
25. ep the blade sharpened See How To Sharpen The Biade in the maintenance section of the Owner s Manual for the Riding Mower a For a lawn to lock better check the cutting level of the mower housing See How To Level The Mower Housing in the maintenance section of the Owner s Manual for the Riding Mower MOWING AND BAGGING TIPS 1 For a lawn to look better check the cutting level of the mower housing See How To Level The Mower Housing in the maintenance section 2 For the mower housing to cut level make sure the tires have the correct amount of air pressure PSI 3 Every time you use the unit check the blade if the blade is bent or damaged immediately replace the blade Also make sure the nut for the blade is tight 4 Keep the blade s sharpened Worn blades will cause the ends of the grass to turn brown 5 Do not cut or bag grass that is wet Wet grass will not discharge correctly Let the grass dry before cutting 6 Use the left side of the mower housing to trim near an object F 92533 OPERATION 7 Discharge the cut grass onto the mowed area The result is a more even discharge of cut grass 8 When you mow large areas start by turning to the right so that the cut grass will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left turns until finished 9 Ifthe grassis very high cut two times to decrease the load on the eng
26. er 1 Follow the steps How To Start The Engine in this book 2 Check the level of the acid in the battery lf needed add water Charge the battery 3 Replace the fuse 4 Check the wiring harness for damage or a loose connection Repair the darnaged wire 5 Electric Start Models replace the solenoid Recoil Start Models replace the module PROBLEM The engine is difficult to start 1 Adjust the carburetor 2 Replace the spark plug 3 Replace the fuel filrer PROBLEM The engine does not run smooth or has a loss of power Check the oil Clean the air filter Clean the air screen Replace the spark plug The engine is working to hard Use a lower gear Adjust the carburetor Replace the fuel filter SOO Pwh PROBLEM The engine does not run smooth at fast speed Replace the spark plug Adjust the throttle control Clean the air filter Replace the fuel filter PON PROBLEM The engine staps when the blades are engaged 1 To activate the seat sensor always sit in the middle of the seat 2 Check the wiring harness for damage or a loose connection Repair the damaged wire PROBLEM On slopes the engine stops 1 Mow up and down slopes Never mow across a slope 2 To activate the seat sensor always sit in the middie of the seat PROBLEM The engine will not idle Replace the spark plug Clean the air filter Adjust the carburetor Adjust the throttle control Drain the fuel tank Clean the fuel line Replace the fuel filter
27. er is in the DISENGAGE position 1 Remove the two wing nuts and carriage bolts as shown 2 Slide the mulcher plate to the front and lift the plate away from the mower housing 3 Fasten the carriage bolts and wing nuts to the plate for future use IMPORTANT There are several different types of grass Because of the different textures of grass some grass is more difficult to cut If you remove the mulcher plate and the performance of the mower discharge or grass bagger accessory is not acceptable you need to replace the mulcher blade with a standard blade A standard blade part number 56212 is available from your nearest Sears Service Department How to assemble the mulcher plate WARNING Disconnect the wire to the spark plug to prevent the engine from starting by accident Make sure the blade engagement control lever is in the DISENGAGE position 1 Remove the wing nuts and carriage bolts fram the mutcher plate 2 Lift the discharge chute Slide the mulcher plate under the discharge chute from the front to the rear Make sure the two tabs on the plate are to the front of the nuts for the chute bracket Also make sure the side tab fits inside the discharge opening Push the plate to the rear so that the two tabs lock around the nuts as shown 3 Fasten the mulcher plate with two carriage bolts and wing nuts as shown F 92533 x ey l Wing Nuts Ee Mulcher Cover Discharge Chute Side Tab 0 4832
28. g 4 Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Sega not use a grass bagger or other rear mounted accessories on steep slopes greater than 10 2 SAFETY RULES continued CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to tha machine and the mowing activity NEVER assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of an adult other than the operator 2 Be alert and turn the engine off if children enter the area 3 Before and when backing look behind and down for small children 4 Never carry children or any passengers They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with the safe operation of the machine 5 Never allow children to operate the machine Instruct children in the dangers of the machine 6 Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision SERVICE 1 Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels Fuels are flammable and the vapors are explosive a Use only an approved container b Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before refueling Do not smoke C Never refuel the machine indoors d Never store the machine with fueil in the tank or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater 2 Neve
29. g storage While the unit is in storage the acids in the fuel can damage the fuel system To prevent engine problems with the fuel system empty the fuel system before storage of 30 days or langer t Start the engine Fuel Drain 2 Run the engine until the fue tenk and the carburetor gre out i of fue and the engine stops Do not leave fuel in the fuel tank i Main Jet Screw or the carburetor The fue can damage the function of the fuel system 3 After storage make sure you use fresh fuel BATTERY Remove the battery Clean the battery terminals of any deposits See How To Clean The Battery to 3 Completely charge the battery See the instructions How To Check And Charge The Battery 4 Store the battery in a cool dry place NOTE After a long period of time in storage the battery must be charged F 92533 30 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Recoii Start And Electric Models PROBLEM The engine will not start 1 Follow the steps How To Start The Engine in this book 2 Clean the battery terminals Tighten the cables 3 Check for a loose wire Tighten the limit switches See the wiring diagram 4 Drain the fuel tank Clean the fuel line Replace the fuel filter 5 Remove the spark plugis Move the throttle to the SLOW position Turn the ignition key to the ON pasition Try to start the engine several times Install the spark plug 6 Replace the spark plug 7 Adjust the carburetor PROBLEM The engine will not turn ov
30. gagement Coniro Lever Make sure the mower housing is level See the instructions Haw To Level The Mower Housing in the maintenance section of this book zg Blade Drive DLink Me ap o gt laa Roa and TTEN Bracket Assembly C Blade Orive Link SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT rmermamanes Westies meN PON TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT Move the lift lever into the low cut position 3 Slide the mower drive belt between the stack pulley and the belt guide Remove the mower drive belt from the stack pulley 3 Pull the belt quide away from the idler pulley Remove the belt from the idler pulley 4 While you push the belt guides away from the mandrel pulley remove the mower drive belt from the pulley 5 Install the new mower drive belt NOTE Replace the mower drive belt with a factory replacement belt 6 Make sure the V side of the mower drive belt is against the mandrel pulley Also make sure the mower drive belt is not twisted 7 Pull the belt guide away from the idler pulley Put the mower drive belt around the idler pulley Make sure the V side of the mower drive belt is against the pulley Also make sure the mower drive belt is not twisted 8 Make sure the mower drive belt is inside ail the belt guides WARNING Ifthe mower drive balt is outside of a belt guide when the blade engagement control lever is in the DISENGAGE position the blade can continue to rotate and damage the mower drive beit Before you
31. gainst wear For the correct replacement filter see the parts list for the engine Remove the two wingnuts from the cover Remove the cover from the air cleaner Remove the two nuts from the filters Remove the filters Clean the inside of the base and the cover with a cloth Remove the foam filter if equipped from the paper filter 7 If equipped wash the foam filter in a detergent and water solution 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 DUn AUN CAUTION Do not wash the filters in gasoline or other solvents that will burn 8 Evenly apply S A E 30W oil to the dry foam filter 9 To clean the paper filter lightly tap the paper filter against a hard flat surface 10 If the paper filter is very dirty replace the filter 11 Assemble the air filters with the two nuts 142 install the cover Fasten the cover with the two wingnuts HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER Check the muffler every 50 hours Make sure the muffler is correctly mounted and is not loose H the muffler is worn or burnt replace with a new muffler A worn muffler is a fire hazard and also can damage the engine if you mount a spark arrestor to the muffler also check the spark arrestor when you check the muffler If the spark arrestor is worn or damaged replace it with a new spark arrestor See your nearest authorized service dealer for a spark arrestor HOW TO CHECK
32. ge the battery every three months F 92533 AL A ALE a nenanem ae SRR TS SSS T Remove and discard the metal tape D 4701 1 Vent Cap Vent Well Correct Liquid Level DANGER BATTERY ACID WILL CAUSE SEVERE BURNS Contains sulphuric acid Do notlet the battery acid come in contact with the skin the eyes or the clothing To prevent accidents neutralize the battery acid that was not used To neutralize fill the container half full with water Add baking soda and mix using a piece of wood until the solution does not foam Discard the solution and wash the container with water Destroy the container ANTIDOTE External Wash the area with water then wash with a solution of water and sodium bicarbonate Internal Drink large amounts of water milk or milk of magnesia Drink water mixed with the whites of eggs Call a Dottor immediately Eyes Flush with water for 15 minutes and then get immediate medical help POISION KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN Tr meaa mrana HIRI EHH ASSEMBLY HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE STEERING WHEEL Use the fasteners shown below to install the steering wheel The fasteners are shown at full size Steering Wheel A 1x102 View 15x88 View 1 Make sure the front wheels point forward Slide the bellows over the steering post Make sure the collar of the bellows is on top Push on the top of the bellows 2 Attach the steering wheel to the steering post w
33. he adjustment F 92533 25 13 14 15 FEF sent E Main Jet Screw Slowly turn the main jet screw in a counterclockwise direc tion until the engine runs rough rich mixture Note the position of the slot in the main jet screw Set the main jet screw between the two positions in steps 10 and 11 To check the adjustment operate the engine If the engine stops when the blade s are engaged the carburetor mixture is set too lean Turn the main jet screw counterclockwise 1 16 turn i the engine runs rough when the blade s are engaged the carburetor mixture is set too rich Turn the main jet screw clockwise 1 16 turn Again check the engine by engaging and disengaging the blade s If necessary repeat steps 13 or 14 Control Lever in FAST position wi Hote in bracket in fine with slot on Lener Throrie Control Cable Cabte Clamp Clamp Screw Control Bracket 3 Ja SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING Move the lift lever to the MIDDLE position Mave the blade engagement contro lever to the DISENGAGE position Disconnect the blade drive link from the pivot rod and bracket assembly See illustration C below Remove the hair pins that hold the hangers to the adjuster plates See illustrations A and B below Move the mower housing to the left until the right side hanger separates from the adjuster plate Then move the mower housing to the right until the lef
34. in the carton with a parts bag which contains the fasteners to assemble the unit Find and remove these items Open end wrench 7 16 1 2 7 Knife Socket Set Optional Blade type screwdriver 8 HOW TO REMOVE FROM THE CARTON To remove the unit from the carton follow the instructions below 1 Open the top of the carton 2 Remove the wood frame at the top of the carton a Remove the boxes labeled A and B from the carton Remove the seat and containers from the carton NOTE the seat and containers are each covered with a protective sleeve 4 The items shown at the right are in a small unmarked box Remove and check each item Remove the small box 5 Cut each corner of the carton from the top to the bottom with a knife NOTE See the Operation section for the location of the controls Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position 7 Move the lift lever to the HIGH position CAUTION Check the bottom of the carton for staples Remove any staples that are in the path of the tires 8 From the back of the unit carefully pull the unit backwards off the wood frame m Battery Drain Tube Seat Bracket FAN D 4656 2 Se D 8613 2 PARTS BAG contents for Riding Mower The fasteners and loose parts are shown below The fasteners are shown full size with the quantities in brackets 4 Locknut For Battery Terminals 2 4 Locknut 1 Hex Bolt 1 Cover Battery Cable 2 Lockwasher For Steering Wheel 1 F
35. ine First cut with the mower housing in the HIGH position and then lower the mower housing for the second cut 10 For better engine performance and an even discharge of the cut grass always operate the engine with the throttle in FAST position 11 When you use a bagger operate the engine with the throttle in FAST position and the shift lever in first or second gear 12 For better cutting performance and a quality cut mow with the shift lever in one of the slower speed gears 13 After each use clean the bottam and top of the mower housing for better performance Also a clean mower housing will help prevent a fire IMPORTANT There are several different types of grass Because of the different textures of grass some grass is more difficult to cut If you remove the muicher plate and the performance of the mower discharge or grass bagger accessory is not acceptable you need to replace the mulcher blade with a standard blade A standard blade part number 56212 is available from your nearest Sears Service Department OPERATION HOW TO CONVERT THE MOWER HOUSING The mower housing has a special plate that lets you mulch the lawn for a clean fine cut The mulcher plate must be removed to convert the mower housing to freely discharge or bag the cut grass How to remove the mulcher plate WARNING Disconnect the wire to the spark plug to prevent the engine from starting by accident Make sure the blade engagement contro lev
36. ith the fas teners as shown Tighten the fasteners CHECK THE BELTS HOW TO ATTACH THE HUB CAPS Check the routing of the belts Make sure the belts are not twisted Make sure the belts are inside all the belt guides Push each hub cap onto the center hub of each whee Make sure the washer holds the hub cap in place Beit Guide Mower Drive Belt Guide idler Pulley Belt Guide 1 Ae N S Belt Guide CHECK THE TIRES A Check the air pressure in the tires Tires with too much air pressure D 4825 w Z will cause the unit to ride rough Also the wrong air pressure will keep the mower housing from cutting level The correct air pressure PSI for each Rear Wheel is 14 PS 10 kg em2 and for CHECK THE DRIVE BRAKE each Front Wheel the air pressure is 24 PSI 16 kg cm2 Models that have semi pneumatic front wheels will not have a PSI The drive brake can be easily checked as follows Set the parking brake Move the shift lever to the neutral N position Push the unit if the rear wheels rotate adjust the drive brake See How To Check And Adjust The Drive Brake F 92533 9 TNT L E PEA SHICHI SSS wa anmann a aia ara ASSEMBLY HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY Usa the fasteners shown below to install the battery The fasteners ara shown full size 91565 B Battery Tray 32618 Drain Tube Drain Tube Cc 15x66 D D 4612 4 1x38 1 Check the level of the acid If the acid has fallen below the correc
37. k with regular unleaded gasoline Make sure the gasoline is fresh and clean Leaded gasoline will increase deposits and shorten the life of the valves Do not use premium unleaded gasoline CAUTION A mixture of alcohol ethanol or methanol and gasoline called gasohol will attract moisture and cause acid deposits during storage While the unit is in storage the acids in the fuel can damage the fuel system To prevent engine problems with the fuel system empty the fuel system before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the fuel tank Start the engine Let the engine run until the fuel lines and the carburetor are empty After storage make sure you use fresh fuel See the storage instructions for additional information Never use engine cleaner or carburetor cleaner in the fuel tank or permanent damage can occur WARNING Always use a safety gasoline container Do not smoke when adding gasoline to the fuel tank Do not add gasoline when you are inside an enclosure Before you add gasoline stop the engine and let the engine cool for several minutes CARBURETOR The factory settings for the carburetor are for most conditions If the engine is operated under the following conditions you can adjust the carburetor mixture See How To Adjust The Carburetor in the maintenance section 1 The engine has a loss of power or does not run smooth 2 A change from summer to winter operation 3 A 40 change in the operation temperature The car
38. le Control Blade Engagement Control Lever Lift Lever Shift Lever Ignition Switch Parking Srake Lever 0 4867 MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears Mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission BLADE ENGAGEMENT CONTROL LEVER Use the control SHIFT LEVER Use the shift lever to change the speed of the lever to start and stop the rotation of the blade unit CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL The pedal has two functions The first THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER Use the throttle control to function is a clutch The second function is a brake increase or decrease the speed of the engine IGNITION SWITCH Use the ignition switch to start and stop the engine LIFT LEVER Use the lift lever to change the height of cut PARKING BRAKE LEVER Use the parking brake lever to engage the brake when you leave the unit F 92533 12 OPERATION The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown in the eyes which can rasult in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or aye shialds before starting your lawn mower and while mowing We recommend the Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores HOW TO USE THE MOWER HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE Sk Completely push the clutch brake pedal forward Lift the parking brake lever Remove your foot from the clut
39. lowly turn the idle mixture screw counterclockwise until the engine runs rough Note the position of the slot in the idie mixture screw Set the idle mixture screw between the two positions in steps 6 and 7 Move the throttle contro to FAST position Turn the main jet screw in a clockwise direction until the engine begins to loose speed lean mixture Note the position of the slot in the main jet screw HOW TO ADJUST THE THROTTLE CONTROL For the best engine performance set the throttle contro as follows 4 Move the throttle control to the FAST position 2 Loosen the clamp screw so that the cable for the throttle control can move in the cable clamp Do not remove the cable clamp from the contro bracket or disconnect the cable from the engine contro lever 3 Move the engine control lever until the slot in the is aligned lines up with the hole in the contre bracket as show 4 Tighten the clamp screw Move the throttle control to the SLOW position and then back to the FAST position Check the alignment of the contro lever See step 3 5 The throttle control is now set at the correct speed When the throttle control is at the FAST position the engine speed is 3400 100 RPM When the throttle control is in the SLOW position the engine speed is 2150 100 RPM IMPORTANT Do not change the engine governor If the engine governor needs an adjustment go to the nearest Sears Service Center They have the equipment and experience to make t
40. ners shown below to install the seat The fasteners are shown at fuli size iB 18x16 Bonom D View 15x88 View 1 With the seat hinge towards the front of the unit align the holes in the seat bracket with the holes in the seat support Pull the wire harness between the seat hinge and the seat bracket as shown Fasten the seat bracket to the seat support with the fasteners as shown Do not tighten the fasteners 2 Carefully remove the protective sleeve and the plastic bag from around the seat Do not damage the wire under the seat Align the holes in the seat hinge to the holes in the seat Fasten the seat to the seat hinge with the fasteners as shown 3 Check the operating position of the seat If the seat needs to be adjusted slide the seat forward or backward along the adjusting holes as shown To keep the seat bracket straight first tighten the rear nut and then tighten the two front nuts 4 Connect the wire from the seat switch sensor to the wire harness Make sure the tab part of the connector from the seat switch sensor locks into the latch of the wire harness connector WARNING For correct and safe operation of the unit connect the wire from the seat switch sensor to the wire harness CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE MOWER HOUSING The lever of cut was set at the factory After the unit is fully assemble completely read the Operation Section Make sure the level of cut is set at the height you like for your lawn Check the oper
41. next oil change Oil must be a SD SE or SF grade oil Required SAE viscosity grades 30 or 10W30 32 40 60 80 100 CAUTION To protect the starting system use SAE 5W30 oil whan the temperature is lass than 32 F 4 Clean the area around the dipstick Remove the dipstick Slowly pour approximately 32 ounces 0 9 liters of of into the oil extension tube 5 Insert the dipstick into the oil extension tube Turn the dipstick in a clockwise direction until it is tight Remove the dipstick Check the oil level on the dipstick The oii level must reach the FULL mark on the dipstick F 92533 23 Air Screen Dipstick Ye Re Shroud Clean grass and debris from bottom edge af shroud Oi Drain Cap D 4692 5 HOW TO CLEAN THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The engine on this unit is air cooled The air that cools the engine enters through the air screen on top of the engine 1 Remove any grass dirt or debris from the air screen with a cloth or brush 2 inspect the edge of the engine shroud for grass or debris Remove any grass or debris visible at the bottom edge of the engine shroud MAINTENANCE HOW TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTERS Some engines have two filters an outer foam filter around an inner paper filter Clean the air filters every 50 hours H you operate in dirty conditions service more often NOTE Never run the engine with the air filters removed The air filters will help protect the engine a
42. or Steering Wheel For Positive Terminal For Seat For Battery Cl i For Seat Bracket 3 maa T 2 57167 18 x 1 1 2 54148 Seg 5 16 18 Aa 1x102 18x16 15x88 2 Hex Bott W For Battery Terminals 3 Carriage Bolt 1 4 20 x 5 8 For Seat Bracket 1x38 5 16 18 x 3 4 TTTE 2x53 2 Ignition Key F 92533 91275 2 Hex Bott 1 Clamp For Seat For Batt Dra 5 16 18 x 5 8 saad ia 1x45 For Battery Drain 32618 Not shown fuil size ae Not shown fuli siro 4 Hub Cap For Wheels Not shown fuil vizo 1 Ciamp Battery 662052 eo 7 aman armaan eaa et ASSEMBLY HOW TO PREPARE AND CHARGE THE BATTERY NOTE Before you install the battery add the battery acid Electrolyte and charge the battery Battery acid will damage paint and parts WARNING Read the instructions included with the battery acid container Protect your hands and eyes from the battery acid Use clothing that will protect you 1 If the vent caps are not installed on the battery remove the vent caps from the plastic bag Read the instructions included with the vent caps Your unit will have one or the other types of batteries as shown 2 if metal tape covers the vents remove the metal tape from the vents Discard the metal tape 3 Pour battery acid into each battery cell until the battery acid touches the bottom of the vent as shown Do not add the battery acid above the bottom of the vent if
43. p of the mower housing 5 After you cut the grass clean the bottom of the mower housing F 92533 Hair Pin Liter Arm HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE if the fuse is blown the engine willnot start The location of the fuse is next to the battery Remove the fuse and replace with a 15 amp Automotive fuse FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT The alignment of the front wheels cannot be adjusted if the steering is damaged and the alignment has changed see your nearest Sears Service Center STORAGE Over 30 Days At the end of each year prepare the unit for storage as follows t a MOWER CLEAN THE UNIT 1 Clean the mower housing See How To Clean The Mower Housing LUBRICATE THE UNIT See the Lubrication instructions in this book 1 Clean the dirt and grass from the engine 2 Change the oil See the Instructions How To Change The oi 3 Check the air screen See the instructions How To Clean The Air Screen 4 Check the spark plug See How To Check The Spark Plug THE FUEL SYSTEM WARNING Do not drain the gasoline inside a building or near a fire Do not smoke or the fumes from the fuel can cause an explosion CAUTION During storage it is important to prevent deposits from occuring in fue system parts like the carburetor fuel filter fuel hose and the fuel tank Alcchol gasoline mixtures called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol attract moisture causing acid deposits durin
44. r start or run the engine inside a closed area 3 Keep ali nuts and bolts especially the blade attachment nuts tight Frequently check the blade s for wear or damage such as cracks and nicks A blade that is bent or damaged must be immediately replaced with an original equipment blade from an authorized service dealer For safety replace the blade every two years Keep the equipment in good condition 4 Never tamper with the safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 5 To reduce fire hazards keep the machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oit or fuel spillage Allow the machine to cool before storing 6 Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before re starting 7 Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running The carburetor can be adjusted with the engine running Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine 8 Grass bagger components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For storage always make sure the grass bag is empty Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary 9 Mower blade s are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them or the blade housing area 10 Check the brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required 11 Wait for all movement to stop before ser
45. raise or lower the lift lever The cutting height can be set from 1 to 4 inches When you ride ona sidewalk or a road move the lift lever to the HI position and move the blade engagement control to the DISENGAGE position HOW TO USE THE BLADE ENGAGEMENT CONTROL See the location of the biade engagement control in the illustration Use the blade engagement contro to start and stop the rotation of the blade 1 Before you start the engine make sure the control lever is in the DISENGAGE position 2 Move the control lever to the ENGAGE position to rotate the blade Note If the engine stops when you engage the blada s the saat switch is not activated Make sure you sit in the middis of the saat Also make sure the wire is connected to the saat switch 3 Mave the control lever to the DISENGAGE position to stop the rotary blade Before you leave the operators position make sure the blade has stopped rotating 4 Before you ride the unit on a sidewalk or a road move the control lever to the DISENGAGE position WARNING Always keep your hands and faet away from the blade deflector opening and the mower housing when the engine runs HOW TO TRANSPORT THE UNIT To transport the unit follow the steps below 1 Move the blade engagement control to the DISENGAGE position 2 Raise the lift lever to the HI position 3 Move the throttle contro to a position between SLOW and FAST 4 To go faster move the shift lever to a faster speed F 9
46. rass roots 36 inch swath 24 hardened 2 5 inch steel coring tips 150 Ib weight tray AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn Tapered 2 5 inch steel spikes mounted on 10 inch diameter disc puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in Steel weight tray for increased penetration MULCH RAKE DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup Twenty spring tine teeth Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding Available for rear mounting only SPRAYERS use 12 volt DC electric motor that connects to the tractor battery or other 12 volt source Includes booms for automatic spraying when pulling and hand held wand for spot spraying Wand has adjustable spray pattern For applying herbicides insecticides fungicides and liquid fertilizers MULCHER CONVERSION KIT turns your rider into a mulching mower NOTE Do not use pull behind attachments on slopes that are greater than 10 degrees F 92533 6 dere eeu rma A eres alte TANNA r RCRA TT NENA TCT ar NYY ASSEMBLY P NETA aaae rennin m DH aa aaaea TOOLS YOU NEED TO ASSEMBLE THE UNIT PREPARATION 1 Adjustable wrench 5 Phillips screwdriver Before being put in the carton the unit was carefully inspected The Open end wrench 1 2 9 16 6 Low Tire pressure gauge 2 carton was made to protect the unit during shipment 3 The unit is completely assembled except for the items shown on 4 this page These items are
47. s when suggested in the Instruction Book SLOPE OPERATION Slopes and rough terrain ara major factors related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death ALL slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope do not mow it See the Slope Guide in the back of this book to check for safe operation DO 1 Mow up and down slopes not across 2 Remove obstacles such as rocks limbs etc 3 Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles 4 Use slow speed Choose a low enough gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope 5 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability 6 Use extra care with grass baggers or other attachments they can change the stability of the machine 7 Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction 8 Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT 1 Do not turn on slopes unless absolutely necessary then only turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible 2 Do not mow near drap offs ditches or embankments A wheel over the edge or an edge caving in could cause a sudden overturn and an injury or death 3 Do not mow on wat grass Reduced traction could cause slidin
48. start the engine in an emergency follow the procedure below NOTE The unit is equipped with a 12 volt negative to ground system Also the other vehicle must have a 12 volt negative to ground system WARNING Do not smoke The fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion Keap the battery away from any flames or sparks To prevent sparks fasten the red jumper cable to the positive terminal before connecting the black jumper cable lz Put a wet cloth over the vent caps of each battery 2 Connect each end of the RED Jumper Cable to the positive terminais of each battery Make sure you do not touch the chassis with the cables 3 Connect one end of the BLACK Jumper Cable to the negative terminal of the charged battery 4 Connect the other end of the BLACK Jumper Cable to the engine block 5 Start the engine that has the weak battery last Allow the engine to run 6 To disconnect the Jumper Cables reverse the above steps HOW TO CLEAN THE MOWER HOUSING WARNING Before you clean the mower hous ing 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 Clean the mower housing as follows 1 Move the lever for the blade engagement control to the ENGAGE position 2 Clean the top of the mower housing 3 Move the lever for the blade engagement control to the DISENGAGE position 4 Again clean the to
49. t level add water to the correct level 2 Attach the drain tube to the bottom of the battery tray Clutch Idler Fasten the drain tube with clamp A as shown Push the drain tube through the hole in the frame as shown Pull the drain tube along the frame to the rear of the unit Make sure the drain tube is above the clutch idler spring Fasten the drain tube to the side of the frame with tie strap B as shown 3 Sat the battery in the battery tray Make sure the battery tarminals are towards the center of the frame The correct Drain Tube position of tha battery terminals ara shown in the illustration Make sure there ara not any wires under the battery tray or the battery 4 Fasten the battery with the battery clamp as shown Make sure there are not any wires between the battery and the battery clamp 5 Slida the cover for the positive terminal onto the red battery cable as shown D 4799 3 t WARNING To prevent sparks fasten the red cable to the positive terminal before you connect the black cable to the negative terminal 6 Fasten the red battery cable to the positive terminal with the nut and bolt as shown 7 Slide the cover over the positive terminal 8 Fasten the black battery cable to the negativa terminal with the nut and bolt as shown 9 To prevent corrosion apply grease to the battery terminals 4627 3 F 92533 10 ASSEMBLY HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT Use the faste
50. t side hanger separates from the adjuster plate Remove the long pin from the front suspension bracket See iNustration D below Remove the mower drive belt from the stack pulley Slide the mower drive belt between the stack pulley and the belt guide Completely turn the steering wheel to the right Pull the mower housing away from the left side of the unit HOW TO INSTALL THE MOWER HOUSING 1 Completely turn the steering wheel to the right Push ihe mower housing under the left side of the unit Height of Cut Lever Hanger Mower Drive Bek kmeta e a i aiani a aa aar 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 Make sure the drive belt is not twisted Attach the mower housing to the front suspension bracket with the long pin Fasten with the washer and hair pin See illustration D below Attach the rear hangers to the adjuster plates Fasten with the hairt pins See illustrations A and B below Connect the blade drive link to the pivot rod and bracket assembly Fasien with a clevis pin and a hair pin See illustration C below Mave the blade engagement control lever ta the ENGAGE position Make sure the mower drive belt is inside all the belt guides Check the operation of the blade engagement control lever See the instructions on How To Adjust The Blade En
51. the unit across a slope See the Slopa Guide in the back of this book for information on how to check slopes 1 Before you ride up or down a hill move the shift lever to the slowest speed 2 Do not stop or change speed settings on a hill Hf you must stop quickly push the clutch brake pedal forward and set the parking brake 3 To start again make sure the shift lever is the slowest speed Move the throttle control to the SLOW position Slowly release the pedal 4 If you must stop or start ona hill always have enough space for the unit to roll when you release the brake and engage the clutch 5 Be very careful when you change directions on a hill When ona slope or ina turn ona hill move the throttle contral to the SLOW position to help prevent an accident OPERATION eae eR RAT AH BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK OIL Add as needed NOTE Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs 1 Make sure the unit is level Clean the area around the dipstick Remove the dipstick Wipe the oil from the dipstick 3 Insert the dipstick into the oil fill tube Turn the dipstick clockwise untilitis tight Remove the dipstick Check the oil level on the dipstick The oil level must reach the FULL mark on the dipstick 4 if necessary add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark on the dipstick The quantity of oll needed from ADD to FULL is shown on the dipstick Do not add too much oil nN ADD GASOLINE Fill the fuel tan
52. the battery acid has fallen below the correct level add water to the correct level Do not add battery acid to a charged battery or the result can be an explosion 2 The engine has a 3 amperes charging system If you frequently start the engine or frequently use the headlight the battery will not stay fully charged For longer life of the battery charge the battery every three months 3 Before you charge the battery remove the battery 4 Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery Charge at a rate of 3 amperes for 2 to 3 hours After the battery is charged check the level of the battery acid If the level of the battery acid falls add water Do not add battery acid to a charged battery or the result can be an explasion 5 Install the battery See How To instal The Battery in the assembly section HOW TO CLEAN THE BATTERY 1 Remove the battery from the unit 2 Wash the battery with a solution of one gallon of water and four tablespoons of baking soda sodium bicarbonate Make sure the solution does not get into the battery cells 3 Clean the terminals and the ends of the cables with a wire brush 4 install the battery See How To install The Battery in the assembly section 5 To prevent corrosion apply grease to the battery terminals F 92533 Side Panet Battery Clamp 0 4627 3 CUT AWAY VIEW Vent Cap Vent Weil Correct Check the air pressure in the tires Tires with too much air pressure will cause th
53. the mower discharges Do not point discharge from the mower at anyone or at places where people may be Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass bagger or the mower guard in place 8 Slow down before turning 9 Never leave a machine unattended with the engine running Always disengage the blade s set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key before dismounting 10 Disengage power to attachment s when transporting or not in use Disengage the blade s when not mowing 11 Stop the engine before removing the grass bagger or unclogging the chute 12 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light 13 Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or when very tired 14 Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways 16 Use extra caution when leading or unloading the machine when using a trailer or truck for transporting 16 Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into Neutral before attempting to start the engine 17 Always wear safety glasses or an eye shield when you operate the unit to protect your eyes from foreign objects that can be thrown from the unit Always wear eye protection when you make an adjustment or repair to the machine 18 Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment a Use only approved drawbar hitch points b Limit loads to those you can safely control Cc Do not turn sharply Use care when backing d Use counterweights or wheel weight
54. ulley 9 Put the motion drive belt around the idler pulley Make sure the V side of the belt faces away from the idler pulley Also make sure the belt is not twisted While you push the two belt guides away from the drive pulley instail the motion drive belt on the drive pulley F 92533 10 27 Mandrell h Pulley Mower Drive Belt Idler ae Pyiley V side Legere of Balt D 5279 idler Pulley Stack Pulley Siack Pulley Belt Guide Belt Guide D 3367 1 Drive Pulley 11 Make sure the motion drive belt is inside the belt guides and the guide arm of the idler pulley Tighten the belt guide for the stack pulley 12 Before you use the unit check the adjustment of the clutch See How To Check And Adjust The Clutch 13 Assemble the adjustable nut to the brake rod at the brake arm Make sure the brake is correctly adjusted See the instructions on How To Check And Adjust The Drive Brake 14 Install the mower housing See the instructions on How To Instali The Mower Housing mata HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING if the mower housing is level the mower will cut easier and the lawn will look better 1 Make sure the unit is on a hard level surface 2 Check the ait pressure in the tires If the air pressure is incorrect the mower housing will not cut level Make sure the rear tires are inflated to 14 psi 10 kg cm2 and the front tires are inflated to 2
55. used for commercial or rental purposes purchase if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge Sears will replace the battery at no WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 731CR W Sears Tower Chicago lilinojs 60684 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Craftsman Engine 10 HP Charging System 3 amperes at 3600 rpm Fuel Tank Size 3 quarts Type of Fuel Unleaded Regular Oil Capacity 32 ounces Oil Type Above 32 degrees SAE 30 or 10W30 Below 32 degrees SAE 5W30 Spark Plug Gap 0 030 Champion J 8C Sears 71 33312 STD361458 Front 24 psi Rear 14 psi All Gear Transaxle Five forward speeds and one reverse Ground Speed Range Forward 0 4 3 mph Reverse 0 2 1 mph Tilt Seat The seat tilts forward for easy access to the battery Side Panels Easily removed for access to the engine Mower Housing The full floating suspension and single blade give an even cut A removable mulcher plate that lets you mulch the grass and leaves The lift lever has eight positions from 1 1 2 to 4 inches Blade Nut Torque Tire Air Pressure 30 foot pounds ft lbs RIDING LAWN MOWER Record in the space below the serial number
56. utch brake pedal Do not keep your foot on the pedal Move the throttle control to the FAST position To move the shift lever to REVERSE stop the unit Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position First move the shift lever to the right until the shift lever stop clears the shift gate and then move back to REVERSE NOTE Belt noise can occur when the clutch is engaged This noise is normal and does not affect the operation of the unit F 92533 Shift Gate Shift Lever Stop t FIVEN L Tab FUNCTION Trimming Bagging grass B S TMROTIVE Normal mowing Light mowing Transport Pull Behind eeOTthe Atrachments SLOW FAST amaa Men i m ma m maane aaee e e OPERATION HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL Use the throttle control to increase or decrease the speed of the engine 1 To start a cold engine move the lever to the START or CHOKE position 2 The FAST position is marked with a detent For normal operations and when using a grass bagger move the lever to the FAST position For maximum charging of the battery and also for a cooler running engine operate the engine in the FAST position 3 For transport and to tow pull behind attachments move the throttle control to the needed speed 4 The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum performance Do not adjust the governor to increase the speed of the engine HOW TO CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT To change the cutting height
57. vicing any part of the unit Look for this symbol to indicate important safety precautions This symbol indicates Attention Become Alert Your Safety s At Risk F 92533 3 Congratulations on your purchase of a Sears Rider it has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance If you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy please see your nearest Sears Service Department We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly Always observe the Safety Rules CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES e Carefully read and follow the rules for safe operation Inspect the unit Follow all the assembly instructions Carefully adjust the unit Knowhow to operate ail 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 on the unit Service the unit anly with authorized or approved replacement parts See the Customer Responsibility Maintenance Chart NOTE This unitis equipped with an internal combustion engine and must not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered a oe land unless the engine s exh
58. wood To Remove The Mow Use a HOW TO REMOVE AND INST INSPECT BLADE Blade Adapter instructions for Inspect 8 e is ks the blad h crac t L f i ra yY tight that holds ade can cause an the blade aused c a torque of 30 fact c damaged is ep the nut k a dent using WARMING Always ke acci is not correctly balanced or i s 2 o E Q g a be gt a Z 2 a x S the blade A loose nut or b damaged A blade tha D G u m q i fas u L e ui a a lt L A U a 3 ere Mow the tips of the grass to become brown Keep a sharp edge on HOW TO 0 3508 1 e 4 de 1 2 al equipment ade that is our area the blade is not keep the original In r n A bl he ground If balanced the heavy end will rotate toward the ground Sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced y rewdriver and hold n you ri nd water Check the lt s or other damage Replace a ed blade with an orig re ale su seasc a a p c r i n he ground as show Backs mag s an authorized service de all The r r a a rc H stay parallel to Look fo Wt Se sure the blade is balanced U the blade parallel to t A new blade will cut better than a badly worn bilade Every Sharpen the blade with a file Mak Remove the blade accord bevel angie Sharpen
59. you add tao much battery acid the excessive battery acid will flaw from the battery when you charge the battery 4 Wait 20 ta 30 minutes before you put the vent caps on the battery While you wait for the battery you can continue with the assembly of the unit 5 The level of the battery acid can drop below the vent described in step 3 Add more battery acid until the correct battery acid level is reached install the vent caps Wash the top of the battery with water to remove any battery acid 6 Discard the battery acid container and any battery acid that was notused as follows Fill the container half full with water Add baking soda and mix together using a piece of wood Add more baking soda until the solution does not foam Discard the solution and wash the container with water Destroy the container WARNING When you charge the battery donot smoke Keep the battery away from any sparks The fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion 7 Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery Charge at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour 8 After the battery is charged check the level of the battery acid lf the level of the battery acid falis add water Do not add battery acid to a charged battery or the result can be an explosion 9 The engine has a 3 amperes charging system If you frequently start the engine or frequently use the headlight if equipped the battery will not stay fully charged For tonger life of the battery char

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