Sears 502.25502- Manuals

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ............................... 4PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 4 WARRANTY ................................................................ 4 TABLE OF ...

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. ENGINE ...

ASSEMBLY PREPARATION Before being put in the carton, theunitwascarefullyinspected The carton was made to protect the unit during shipment The unit is compietely assembled except for the items shown on this page These items are in the carton with a parts bag which contains the fasteners to assemble t...

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 bat...

ASSEMBLY HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE STEERING WHEEL Use the fasteners shown below to install the steering wheel The fasteners are shown at fu!i size 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 bellow...

ASSEMBLY HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY Use the fasteners shown below to install the battery. The fasteners are shown full size. A 91565 1. Check the level of the acid If the acid has fallen below the correct level, add water to the correct level. 2 Attach the drain tube to the bottom of the battery tra...

ASSEMBLY HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat The fasteners are shown at full size 3 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 sea...

OPERATION KNOW THE PRODUCT Before you operate the unit, read this instruction book. If you understand the unit and how the unit operates, you wiif 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 a...

OPERATION The operation of any lawn mower cars result in foreign objects thrown in the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses Of eye shields before starting your lawn mower and while mowing. We recommend the Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard ...

OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE HOW TO START 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 2 Clean the area around the dipstick. Remove the dipstick Wipe the oil from the dipstick 3 Insert the dipstick into the ...

OPERATION 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 returnad to the soil., the lawrj will need less fertilizer. To correctly mulch the lawn, follow the tips below. ® Operate the engine of the Riding Mower at ...

OPERATION HOW TO CONVERT THE MOWER HOUSING The mower housing has especial plate that ietsyou mulch the lawn fora dean, 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 t...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE CHART MAINTENANCE CHART PROCEDURE EACH USE FIRST 2 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STORAGE STORAGE DATES Blade, inspect & Sharpen X Blade Engagement Control, Check X R 1 Brake, Check X Clutch, Check X D fc Tires, Check X X R Hatter...

MAINTENANCE INSPECT BLADE WARWiîMG: Bsfcre you inspect cr remove the A blade, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hits an object, stop the engine Check the unit for damage. The blade has sharp edges. When you hold the blade, use gloves or cloth materia! to protect your hands If you k...

MAINTENANCE HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE BLADE ENGAGEMENT CONTROL A WARIMilMG: To prevent an injury, the blade engagement control must operate correctly. 34 Stop the engine Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Before you adjust the blade engagement control lever, check and level the mower housing...

MAINTENANCE 1 23 4 5. HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE Before you adjust the brake, check the dutch 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 sho...

MAINTENANCE HOW TO REMOVE THE SIDE PANEL To help service and clean the engine or the battery, the rear side panels can be easily removed. 1, Remove the large screws that hold the front of the side panel 2 Slide the side panel back approximately one inch Remove the side panel BATTERY To charge or cle...

MAINTENANCE ENGINE HOW TO CHECK THE OIL NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs. 1 Make sure the unit is level 2 Clean the area around the dipstick Remove the dipstick Wipe the oil from the dipstick 3 insen the dipstick into the oil fill tube. Turn the dipstick clock­ wise unti...

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 If you operate in dirty conditions, service more often NOTE; Never run the engine with the airfilters removed, The air filters will help prot...

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 The engine has a loss of power or does not run smooth 2 A change from summer to winter...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING 1 Move the lih lever lo ¡he MIDDLE position 2 Move the blade engagement control lever to the DISENGAGE position 3 Disconnect the blade drive link from the pivot rod and bracket assembly See illustration C below 4 Remove the hair pins that hold t...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT 1 Move the lift lever into the low cut position 2 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 guide away from the idler puNey Remove the belt from t...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING If the mower housing is level, the mower will cut easier and the lawn will look better. Make sure the unit is on a hard level surface Check the air pressure in the tires If the air pressure is incorrect, the mower housing will not cut level Make ...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO SET THE HEIGHT OF CUT The height oi cut is set at the factory from 1 ’/2 to 4 inches To lower or raise the height of cut. make an adjustment to the lifter rod as follows 1 Move the lift lever to the LOW cut position 2 Disconnect the lifter rod from the lifter arm 3 Turn...

STORAGE (Over 30 Days) At the end of each year, prepare the unit for storage as foHov.s 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.. ENGINE Clean the dia and grass frorr! the e...

TROUBLE SHO0T1MG CHART (Recoil-Start And Electric Models) PROBLEM: The engine will not start, 1 Foilow 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 ISee the wiring diagram ) 4 Drain the fuel tank C...

owners manual Mode! No. 502.255020 How to Order Repair Parts 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 above th...