Craftsman 502270210 Owner’s Manual
owner's
Model No,
502.270210
13.5 HP. ELECTRIC START
CAUTION:
Read And Follow
All Safety Rules
And Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment.
30" MOWER / MULCHER
5 SPEED
REAR ENGINE RIDER
• Assembly
• Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
° Service And Adjustment
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F-98668 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A°
Printed in U S,,A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY. .........................................
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......................
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .........................
SAFETY RULES .....................................
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER ....................
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ..................
ASSEMBLY .........................................
MAINTENANCEFREEBATTERY ...........................
HOWTOASSEMBLETHESTEERINGWHEEL ..............
HOWTOASSEMBLE1rile HUBCAPS ......................
CHECKTHETIRES .........................................
CHECKTHEDRIVEBRAKE................................
CHECKTHEBELTS..........................................
HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT ............................... 10
CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE MOWER HOUSING ................ 10
OPERATION .........................................
LOCATION OF CONTROLS .................................
HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL ...................
HOW TO USE THE ATTACHMEN_t ' CLUTCH ..................
HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER ............................
HOW =TOSET THE PARKING BRAKE .........................
HOW TO CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT ....................
HOW TO STOP THE UNIT ........................................
HOW TO TRANSPORT THE UNIT ...............................
HOW TO OPERATE WrfH THE MOWER HOUSING ............
HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS ..........................
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE ..............................
HOW TO START THE ENGINE ......................................
HOW TO START WITH A WEAK BATTERY .........................
HOW TO CHANGE THE MULCHER PLATE .........................
OPERATING TIPS .........................................................
MOWING AND BAGGING TIPS ......................................
MULCHING TIPS ............................................
2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIIJTIES ...................... 18
3 MAINTENANCE CHART _................................. 18
3 CHECK THE TIRES ........................................ 18
4 HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE BLADE ................ 19
5 HOW TO SHARPEN THE BLADE ............................... 19
HOW _O ADJUST THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ................. 20
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HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE ........... 21
7 HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CLUTCH ................ 21
8 HOW TO REMOVE THE SIDE PANEL ....................... 22
9 BATTERY SERVICE ....................................... 22
9 HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY ............................ 22
9 WHERE TO LUBRICATE ......................................... 23
9 HOW TO CHECK THE OIL ............................................. 24
9 HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL .......................................... 24
HOW TO CLEAN THE COOLING SYSTEM ................... 24
HOW 7'0 CHECK THE MUFFLER .......................... 24
11 HOW TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTERS ............................ 25
11 HOW TO CHECK THE SPARK PLUG .......................... 25
12 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ......................... 26
12 HOW TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR ......................... 26
12 HOW TO ADJUST THE THROTTLE CONTROL .............. 26
13 HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING ..................... 27
13 HOW TO iNSTALL THE MOWER HOUSING ........................... 27
13 HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING ......................... 28
13 HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT .................... 29
14 HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT ............. 30
14 HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE ................................. 31
15 HOW TO SET THE CUTTING HEIGHT ...................... 31
t5 HOW TO CLEAN THE MOWER HOUSING .................... 31
15 FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ................................... 31
16 STORAGE (OVER 30 DAYS) ......................................... 32
17 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART ........................ 33
17 SLOPE GUIDE ....................................... 34
17 INDEX .............................................. 35
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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY "11
ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT l_J
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the I I
instructions in the owner s manual, Sears wUl repair or reptace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or ! _1
workmanship.. II
This warranty does not cover: I l
• Expendable items which become wom during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cteaners and belts_ I I
• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps or' glass. I I
• Repairs necessary because of operator- abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the I !
. equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual° / I
Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes_ !1
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY I!
For' 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery incfuded 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 charge, l!
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE I I
CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. II
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state, il
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Sears Rider It has been
designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best
Poss!ble dependability and performance
if you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please
see your nearest Sears Service Department We have competent,
welt trained technicians and the proper tools toservice or repair this
unit.
Please read and keep this manual The instructions will enable you
to assemble and maintain your unit properly. Always observe the
"Safety Rules".,
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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Carefully read and follow the rules for safe operation Inspect
the unit.,
Follow all the assembly instructions Carefully adjust the unit
Know how to operate all standard and accessary equipment on
the unit Makesure the operator can correctly operate the unit
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Operate the unit only with guards, shields and other safety
items in place and working correctly
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Complete all maintenance on the unit. Service the unit only with
authorized orapproved replacement parts
See the Maintenance Chart
NOTE: This unit is equipped with an intemaf Combustion engine and
must not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust
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 (Section4442
of the California Public Resources Code) Other states may have
similar lawsoFederal laws apply onfederal lands See an Authorized
Service Center for a spark arrester for the muffler
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this uniL See the
nearest Sears Store for inforrnaliom
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Engine .................. 13,,5 HP,,
Charging System ......... 3 amperes at 3600 rpm
Fuel Tank Size ........... 1 gallon
Type of Fuel ............. Unleaded Regular
Oil Capacity ...................... 32 ounces (1 quart)
Oil Type ................. Above 32 degrees SAE 30
........................................ Below 32 degrees SAE 5W30
Spark Plug (Gap 0 030") .. Champion RJ4C
Tire AirPressure .........
Tire Air Pressure .........
All Gear Transaxle ........
Ground Speed Range ..... Forward 4.3 mph
................................ Reverse 2.1 mph
Tilt Seat ................. Tilts forward to access the battery
Mower Housing .......... Fuf]-fl0atingsuspension,oneblade
Cutting Height ........... 8 positions from 11/2to 4 inches
Blade Nut Torque ......... 30 foot-pounds (ft-lbs)
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Front 22 psi (See tire sidewall)
Rear 14 psi (See tire sidewall)
5 forward speeds and I reverse
Rear Engine Rider
Recordin the space below the sedal number and the date
ofpurchaseof this uniL
The model numberand serial numberare found on a decal
attached to the rear of the frame.
Model Number: 502.270210
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Keep these numbers for future reference°
OWNER'S INFORMATION
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on Mowers
WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects, Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
I. General operation
1o Read, understand and followallinstructions in the InstructionBook,on the machine, the engine and with any attachments before starting..
2.. Only allow responsible adults, who are 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 isclear of otherpeople before mowing.. Stop the machine ifanyone enters the area_
5. Never carry passengers..
6.. Turn off power to the blades or any attachments before backing up_Do not mow inreverse unless absolutely necessary_ Always look
down and behind before and while backing_
7, Be aware ofthe mower discharge direction and donot point it atanyone. Donotoperate themower without either the entire grassbagger
or the mower guard in place,
8. Slow downbefore turning.
9_ Never leave a machine unattended withthe engine running,,Always turnoffthe blade(s), set the parkingbrake, stoptheengine and
removethe key beforedismounting.
10.. Turn off power to attachment(s) when transportingor not in use,.Turnoff the blade(s) when not mowing,
11., Stop the engine before removingthe grass bagger or unclogging the chute.
12. Mow onlyin daylightor good artificiallight,
13. Do notoperate the machine whileunder the influence of alcohol or drugs or'when very tired_
14,. Watch for trafficwhen operating near orcrossing rpadways,
15_ Use extracautionwhen loading orunloading the machine intoatrailer'or'truck,.
16,. Always wear goggles,safety gtasses, or an eye shieldwhen you operate theunit toprotect your eyes from foreign objectsthatcan be
thrownfrom the unit°Always wear eye protection when you make an adjustment or repair to the machine,,
17,. Usecare when pullingloads or using heavy equipment.
a_.Use only approveddrawbar hitchpoints°
b. Limitloads to those you can safely control,,
co Do not turn sharply, Use care when backing_
d. Usecounterweightsor wheel weights when suggested in the instructionBook.
lB. Do notoperate thismachine if you are taking drugs or other'medicationwhichcan cause drowsiness oraffect your abilityto operate
this machine.
19. Do notuse this machine ifyou are mentallyor'physically unableto operate this machine safely.
II. Slope operation
Slopes and rough terrain are 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.
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1,. Mow upand down slopes, not across.,
2o Remove obstaclessuch as rocks, limbs, etc..x,
3. Watch for holes, rutsor bumps. Uneven terrain could overtum the machine. Taftgrass can hide obstacles
4. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability,,
5. Use extra care with grass baggers or other attachments, they can change the stability of the machine.,
6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual,. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction_
7_. Avoid starting or stopping ona slope. If tires lose traction, turn off the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope,.
DO NOT
1. Do notturn on slopes unlessabsolutely necessary, then only turnslowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
2, Do not mow drop-offs, ditches or embankments. A wheel over the edge or an edge caving in could cause a sudden overtumand an
injury or death._
3. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding_
4. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.
5. Do not use a grass bagger or other rear mounted accessories on steep slopes (greater than 10 degrees)_
111,Children
Tragic accidents can occur ifthe operator is not alert to the presence of chitdren. Children are often attracted to the machine and
the mowing activity, NEVER assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
1_ Keep children out ofthe mowing area and in the watchfulcare of another responsible adult.
2o Be alert and rum the engine off if children enter the area.
3. Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.
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4. Never carry children or any passengers, even with the blades off,.They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere withthe safe
operation of the machine_
5. Never allow children to operate the machine., Instruct children in thepotential dangers of the machine°
6, Use extra care when approaching blind comers, shrubs, trees or other objects thatmay obscure vision°
IV. Service
1, Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels Fuels are flammable and the vapors are explosive.
ao Use only an approved container_
b Never remove thegas cap or add fuel withthe engine running Allow the engine tocool for several minutes before refueling Do
not smoke.
c, Never refuel the machine indoors,
d. Never store themachine with fuel in the tank or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater.
2_ Never start or run the engine inside a closed area,.
3, Keep all nuts and bolts, especially the blade attachment nuts tight. Frequently check the blade(s) for wear or damage suchas cracks
and nicks. A blade that is bent or damaged must be immediatelyreplaced with anoriginal equipment blade from an authorized service
dealer, For safety, replace the blade ever/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 orother debris build-up Clean up oil or fuel spills.,Allow the machine
to cool before storing,,
6,, Stop and inspect theequipment if you strike an object Repair, if necessary, before restarting,
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 over-speed the engine
8o 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 manufaclurer's recom-
mended parts when necessary.,
9, Mowerblade(s) aresharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) orwear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them or the bladehousing
area°
10. Check the brake operation frequently, Adjust and service as required°
11. Wait for all movement to stop before servicing any part of the uniL
precautions. This symbol indicates: "Attention!
Look for this symbol to indicate important safety
Become Alert! Your Safety Is At Risk."
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER
Environmental Awareness
- Do not fillthe engine's fuel tank completely full
o Drain fuel foroff-season storage_
- Use onlyunleaded gasoline
. Service the aircleanerreguladyo
• Change oilregularly_Use30W oil insummer.
o Tune-up the engine regularly,
• Keep equipmentinefficient operating condition_
• Disposeof used engineoil properly
Look for this symbol to indicate important safety
precautions, This symbol indicates: "Attentionl
Become Alert! Your Safety Is At Risk."
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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
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 youwhen youprovidethe model number of yourdding mower,
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
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SPARKPLUG AIRFILTER GASCAN STABILIZER BELTS
MUFFLER
ENGINEOIL BLADES
PERFORMANCE
Sears offers a widevariety of attachments that fityour riding mower. Many of these are listed below with bdef explanations of how they can
help you° This listwas 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 collectgrass clippings and leaves for a
healthier,neater looking lawn. TwoGrasscontainers hold33 gallon
disposable plasticbags and offers7 bushel capacity,
CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil toallow moisture
and nutrientsto reach grass roots,, 36-inch swath_ 24 hardened
2oS-inchsteel coringtips. 150-lb. weight tray.
LAWN SWEEPERS let you collectgrass clippings and leaves_
LAWN VACS for powerfulcollectionof heavy grass clippingsand
leaves. Wand attachmenttopickupdebrisinhard-to-roach places,
CARTS make hauling easy,.Vadety of sizes available_
ROLLER for smoother' lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inch
diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390-1bs. of weight. Rounded
edges prevent harm totuff_Adjustable scraper automatically cleans
drum,
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing and weed kiIling
easy, Broadcast spreaders are alsouseful for granular deicers and
sand_
NOTE: Do not use pull-behind attachments on slopes that are greater than 10 degrees.
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AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawno Tapered
25-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter disc puncture
holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in.Steel weight
trayfor increased penetration°
MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and
matted leaves tolawn surface for easy pickup. Twentyspringfine
teeth°Usefultoprepare bare areas for seeding. Available for front
or rear mounting,
SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electdc motor that connects to the
riding mower 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 feriilizers,
ASSEMBLY
PREPARATION
The unit is completely assembled except for the items shown in
Figure 1oThese itemsare in the carton along with a parts bag. The
parts bag contains the fasteners needed to complete the assembly
of the unit. Find and remove these items.,Do not discard any parts
or matedal until the unit is assembled..
HOW TO REMOVE FROM THE CARTON
To remove the unitfrom thecarton, follow the instructions below..
1_ Open the top of the carton.
2. Remove the wood frame at the top of the carton.,
3. Cut each comer of the carton from the top to the bottom with a
knife,,Lower the sides of the carton to the ground..
4,, Move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position..
NOTE: See the Operation section, page 11,for the location
of the controls.
5., if the parking brake is engaged, completely push the
clutch/brake pedal to release the brake_
6_ Move the lift lever to the highest position,
CAUTION: Check the bottom of the carton for staples.
Remove any staples that are in the path of the tires.
7,, Fromthe back oftheridingmower,carefully pull the riding mow-
er backwards off thewood frame..
TOOLS YOU NEED TO ASSEMBLE THE UNIT
1. Adjustable wrench (2 required)
2,_ Open end wrench 1f2" -9/I6"
3, Open end wrench 7/16"-!/2"
4o Blade typescrewdriver
5., Phillipsscrewdriver
6. Low Tire pressure gauge
7_, Knife
8 Socket Set (Optional)
SteeringWheel
Pa_s Bag
Seat
SeatBracket
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MOWER PARTS BAG - CONTENTS
The fasteners and other looseparts are shown below,, The fasteners are shown at full size_The quantityis shown in brackets (),
On some models, all ofthe fasteners are not required°
18X1_6
lxi02
(1) Hex Bolt
5/16".-18x11_"
STD523t15
1x45
_t2),exBo_t
16",-18X_/8
STD523106
(3) Carriage Bolt (2) Lockwasher
STD533107 STD551131
t 5x88
(4)FlangeNut
5/I6".-t8
STD54143t
54148
(1) Cover,Battery
Terminal
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(2) HexBolt
l14"-20x_lB"
STD523106
15x66
(2)Locknut
V4"-20
STD541425
9t 275
(2) ignitionKey
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the
battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the
battery must be charged.
1,, Check the battery date on topofthe battery (Figure 2)°
2, if tile battery is put intoservice before the battery date, the
battery cables can be attached without charging the battery.
See "How To installThe Battery Cabtes'L
3o if the battery is put into service after the battery date, the
battery must be charged. See "How To Charge The
Maintenance Free Battery"°
HOW TO CHARGE THE MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
_ WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not
to Remove the battery. See"How To Remove The Battery" inthe
2. Remove the protective caps from the battery terminals..
3o Use a 12 volt battery charger tocharge the battery. Charge at
smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The
fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion.
Customer Responsibilities section,
a rate of 6 amperes for one hour: If you do net have a battery
charger, have anauthorized service center charge the battery_
4,, tnstail the battery, See "How To Install The Battery" in the
Customer Responsibilities section.
HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY CABLES
_ WARNING: To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to
NOTE: Before you attach the battery cables, make sure the
battery is fully charged. This will extend the life of the battery
and provide the necessary power to start the engine°
the positive (+) terminal before you connect the black
cable_
Use the fasteners shown below toinstalithe battery cables The
fasteners areshown atfullsizeo
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Remove the protective caps from the battery terminals,,
2.
If equipped, slide the terminal cover' onto the red cable
(Figure 2),.Fasten the red cable to the positive (+) terminal
with thefastenersas shown,.Push the terminal cover onto the
battery terminal°
3.,
Fasten the black cable to the negative (-) terminal with the
fasteners as shown.
Positive (+)
Terminal
Battery [ Black Cable
Battery
Terminal Cove_
A
Red
Cabte
Battery Clamp
A
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Figure 2
ASSEMBLY
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE STEERING WHEEL
Use the fasteners shown below to installthe steering wheel The
fasteners are shown at fullsize.,
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(A) (B)
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Make sure the front wheels pointforward.,
Some models have an optional bellows, Slide the bellows
over thesteering post,,Makesure thecollar ofthe bellows is
on top (Figure 3).,
3,
Attachthe steering wheel tothesteering post withthe fasten-
ers,,Tighten the fasteners,
Steering Wheel
B
Bellows
Steenng Post
Figure 3
CHECK THE TIRES
Check the air pressure inthe tires,,Tires with toomuch air pressure
will cause the unit to ride rough. Also, the wrong air pressure wilt
keep the mower housing fromcutting level, The correct air pressure
(PSI) isas follows.
Front Tires 22 PSI (1.5 BAR)
Rear Tires 14 PSI (i BAR)
CHECKTHE DRIVEBRAKE
The drive brake can be easilychecked as follows_
1. Set the parking brake.,See page 13_
2o Move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position°
3., Push the unit°
4. If the rear wheels rotate, adjust the drive brake,, See "How To
Check And Adjust The Drive Brake" in the Customer
Responsibilities section,,
CHECK THE BELTS
Check the routing of the belts. Make sure thebelts are not twisted.
Make sure the belts are inside allthe belt guides (Figure 4)°
Mower Drive Belt
Transaxle Pulley
1tiler Putley
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HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT
Usethe fasteners shown belowto instal!theseal The fastenersare
shown at full size.,
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Seat Hinge
SeatBracket
2x53 15x88
(D)
Set the seat bracket on the seat support (Figure 5). Pull the
wire harness between the seat hinge and the seat brackeL
2,,
Fasten the seat bracket to the seat support with the fasten-
ers_ Do not tighten the fasteners.
3. Carefully remove the protectivesleeve andthe plastic bag from
the seat, Do not damage thewire attached to the bottom of the
seat,.
4_ Align the holes in the seat hinge to the holes in the seat
(Figure 6)., Fasten theseat to the seat hinge withthefasteners
as shown. Tighten the fasteners
5_
Check the operating position of the seat. if the seat needs to
be adjusted, slide the seat bracket forward orbackward along
the seat adjusting holes as shown.Tokeep the seat straight,
tightenthe rear nut and then tightenthe twofront nuts.
6,, Fasten the connector to the wire harness. Make sure thetab
on the connector locksinto the wire harness.
WARNING: For correct and safeoperation ofthe unit,
fasten the connector to the wire harness, if the
connector is not attached, the engine will stop when
the attachment clutch is engaged.
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Figure 5
CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE MOWER HOUSING
NOTE: After the unit is fully assembled, read the Operation
section,
The level ofcut was setat the factory,.Tocheckthe levelofcut, mow
a short distance and look at the area that was cut. If the mower
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housing does not cut level, see the instructions on "How To Level
The Mower Housing" in the Service And Adjustment section of this
instructionbook.
Clutch I Brake
Pedal
Clutch
OPERATION
Throttle Control
Lever
Shift Lever
LiftLever
ignitionSwitch
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The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown in the eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your lawn mower and while mowing. We recom-
mend the Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or
Catalog Stores.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH: Usethe attachment clutch to PARKING BRAKE LEVER: Usetheparkingbrake lever
start andstop the rotation of the blade_ to engage the brake when youleave the unit°
CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL: Thepedalhastwofunctions_
The first function is a clutch. The second function is a brake,
IGNITION SWITCH: Usethe ignitionswitch tostart andstop
the engine,.
UFT LEVER: Use the lift lever tochange the height ofcuL
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SHIFT LEVER: Usetheshiftlevertochangethe speed ofthe
unit.,
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER: Use thethrottlecontrol
lever to increase or decrease the speed of the engine.
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