Page 1: ...les And Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 13 5 HP ELECTRIC START 30 MOWER MULCHER 5 SPEED REAR ENGINE RIDER Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service And Adjustment Printed in U S A ii F 98668 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A ...
Page 2: ...WER 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 __ _ _ L _ _ i _ i _ _ LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY 11 ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPM...
Page 3: ...embly instructions Carefully adjust the unit Know how to operate all 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 only with authorized or approved replacement parts See the Maintenance Chart MAINT...
Page 4: ...afely control co Do not turn sharply Use care when backing_ d Use counterweightsor wheel weights when suggested in the instructionBook lB Do notoperate thismachine if you are taking drugs or other medicationwhich can cause drowsiness oraffect your abilityto operate this machine 19 Do notuse this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely II Slope operation Slop...
Page 5: ...rass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spills Allow the machine to cool before storing 6 Stop and inspect the equipment 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 ...
Page 6: ...re and nutrientsto reach grass roots 36 inch swath_ 24 hardened 2oS inchsteel coringtips 150 lb weight tray LAWN SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves_ LAWN VACS for powerfulcollection of heavy grass clippings and leaves Wand attachmentto pickup debrisinhard to roach places AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawnoTapered 25 inch steel spikes mounted on 10 inch diameter d...
Page 7: ... 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 From the back ofthe ridingmower 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 type screwdriver 5 Phillipsscre...
Page 8: ...arge the battery Charge at a rate of 6 amperes for one hour If you do net have a battery charger have an authorized 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 the positive terminal before you connect the black cable_ NOTE Before...
Page 9: ...ch air pressure will cause the unit to ride rough Also the wrong air pressure wilt keep the mower housing from cutting level The correct air pressure PSI is as follows Front Tires 22 PSI 1 5 BAR Rear Tires 14 PSI i BAR CHECKTHE DRIVEBRAKE The drive brake can be easily checked 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...
Page 10: ...perating position of the seat if the seat needs to be adjusted slide the seat bracket forward or backward along the seat adjusting holes as shown To keep the seat straight tighten the rear nut and then tightenthe two front nuts 6 Fasten the connector to the wire harness Make sure thetab on the connector locksinto the wire harness WARNING For correct and safe operation of the unit fasten the connec...
Page 11: ... Sears Retail or Catalog Stores LOCATION OF CONTROLS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH Usethe attachment clutch to PARKING BRAKE LEVER Usetheparking brake lever start and stop the rotation of the blade_ to engage the brake when you leave the unit CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Thepedal hastwo functions_ The first function is a clutch The second function is a brake IGNITION SWITCH Usethe ignitionswitch to start andstop the en...
Page 12: ...alk or a road move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position WARNING Always keep your hands and feet away from the blade deflector opening and the mower housing when the engine runs Attachment Clutch Engage Position Disengage Position Figure8 HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER To change the forward speed or the directionof the unit foflow the steps below CAUTION Before you move the shift lever_compl...
Page 13: ...er housing and back to raise the mower housing 2 When youride on a sidewalk or road move the lift lever tothe highest positionand move the attachment clutchtothe DlSEN GAGE position Parking Brake Lever Lift Lever Figure t0 HOW TO STOP THE UNIT 1 Completely push the clutch brake pedal forward to stop the unit Keep your foot on the pedal 2 Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position 3 Move ...
Page 14: ...r speed setting Make sure the level of cut is still correct After you mow a short distance look at the area that was cut tf the mower housing does not cut level see the instructions on How To Level The Mower Housing in the Service And Adjustment section WARNING For better control of the unit always select a safe speed HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS _ WARNING Do not ride up or down slopes that ar...
Page 15: ...e system that includes a sensor switch _ mounted inthe seat These components tell the elec trical system ifthe operator is sitting on the seat This system will stop the engine when the operator leaves the seat if the attachment clutch is engaged For your protection always make sure this system operates correctly NOTE The engine will not start unless you depress the clutch brake pedal move the shif...
Page 16: ...abs on themulcher plate are not locked behind the nub_ 2_ Muicher Rate Nut To remove slide forward To install slide backward 4 Attach wingnutsB and carriage bolts A to the mulcher plate for future use_ IMPOR IANT There are several different types of grass Some types of grass are more difficult to cut If you remove the mutcher plate and the grass does not discharge correctly replace the blade with ...
Page 17: ...ity cut mow with the shift lever in one of the slower speeds After each use clean the bottom and top of the mower housing for better performance Also a clean mower housing will help prevent a fire 5_ 6 7_ 8 94 Do not cut or bag grass that is wet Wet grass will not discharge correctly Let the grass dry before cutting Use the left side of the mower housing to trim near an object Discharge the cut gr...
Page 18: ...also necessary to maintain warranty coverage 2 Check the spark plug drive brake lubricate the unit and clean the air filter once a year_ 3_ Check the fasteners Make sure all fasteners are tight 4 Follow the Customer Responsibility and the Service And Ad justment section to keep the unit in good operating condition WARNING Before you make an inspection adjust _ ment or repair to the unit disconnect...
Page 19: ...e mandrel Figure 15 _ 7o Mount the blade so that the hi lift edges are up If the blade is upside down the blade wilt not cut correctly and can cause an accident 8 Fasten the blade with the original washers and nut Make sure the outside rim of the Belleville washer is against the blade Figure 16 _ ARNING Always keep the nut tight that holds the blade A loose nut or blade can cause an accident t 986...
Page 20: ... of the attachment clutch 11 Check the operation of theblade brake_ Rotate the pulley with your hand Make sure that the bladebrake pad presses tightly against the pulley Move the attachment clutch to the ENGAGE position Check the pad for the blade brake If the pad is excessively worn or damaged replace the brake pad assembiyo Correct replacement parts and assistance are available from an authorize...
Page 21: ...nut is in line with the hole inthe brake arm 12 Connect the adjustable nut to the brake arm withthe washer and cotter pin 13o Apply the parkingbrake Try to pushthe unit If therear wheels do not turn the brake is correctlyadiustedo Release the parking brake Push the unitto see if the wheels willfreely roll WARNING If you cannot correctly adjust the drive brake take the unit to an Authorized Service...
Page 22: ...ge the battery every three months 2 Before you charge the battery removethe battery_ 3 To charge the battery use a 12volt batterycharger Charge at a rate of 3 amperes for 2 to 3 hours 4 Install the battery See How To Install The Battery in the Assembly section BATTERY SERVICE HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY To charge orclean the battery remove thebattery from the unitas fol ows WARNING To prevent sparks...
Page 23: ...a brush to the areas shown NOTE Apply grease to the steering gear assembly CAUTION if the unit is operated in dry areas that have sand use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit Do not lubricate the nylon bearings for the front wheels Oil or grease will damage the bearings U ShiftLever Figure 25 F 98668 23 ...
Page 24: ...tc improve starting in cold weather_ these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32o Fo Check the engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil 3_ 4 Clean the area around the dipstick Remove the dipstick Slowly pour approximately 32 ounces 1 quart of oil into the oil extension tube Insert the dipstick into theoilext...
Page 25: ...r 7 Ifequipped wash thefoam filter in a detergent and watersolu tions To remove the water solution tightlyrollthe foam filter in a dry cloth Remove the foam fitter from the cloth Completely dry thefoam filter CAUTION Do not wash the filters in gasoline or other solvents that will burn 8 Evenly apply SAE 30W oil to the dry foam filter 9 To clean the paper filter lightly tap the paper filter against...
Page 26: ...ure Note the positionof the slot in the main jet screw Set the main jet screw between the two positionsin steps 9 and 10 13 14 To check the adjustment operate the engine If the engine stops when the blade s are engaged the carburetor mixture isset too lean Turn the main jet screw counterclockwise 1tl 6 turn if the engine runs rough when the blade s are engaged the carburetor mixture is set too dch...
Page 27: ...hesteering wheel to the dghtoPushthemower housing under the left side of the uniL 2 Slide the mower drive belt between the stack pulley andthe belt guide Putthe mower drive belt around the stack pulley Make sure the V side of the mower drive belt is against the stack pulley Also make sure the mower drive belt is not twisted 3 Attach the mower housing to the front hanger with the long pin Fasten wi...
Page 28: ...he correct adjustment If necessary re peat the adjustmenL THE SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT There are measuring points on the mower housing indicated by small round dimples A B C and D shown in Figure 33 To determine if an adjustment is needed use a ruler and measure the distance from the level surface to the bottom of the mower housing at points C and D In correct adjustment the mower housing at points...
Page 29: ...NSTALLATION Slide the motion drivebest between the stack pulley and the belt guider install the motion drive belt on the top pulley of the stack pulley Make sure the V side of the belt is against the pulley Figure 36 2 Slide the motion drive belt between the belt retainer and idler pulley Make sure theflat side of the motion drive belt is against the idler pulley Also make sure the belt is not twi...
Page 30: ... the belt guides away from the mandrel pulley Slide the belt between the belt guides and the mandrel pulley 2 Make sure the _ side of the mower drive belt is against the mandrel pulley Figure38 Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley Put the mower drive belt around the idler pulley_ Make sure the mower drive belt is inside all the belt guides Also make sure the mower drive belt is not tw...
Page 31: ...or belt do not touch the bottomof the frame Hair Pin Lifter Rod Figure 41 HOW TO CLEAN THE MOWER HOUSING _ WARNING Before you clean the mower housing 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 For safety and correct operation frequently clean the top of the mower housing Remove grass and debr...
Page 32: ...at least 10 minutes after adding the stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the fuel tank and carburetor if stabilizer is used if you do not use a stabilizer do the following 1 Start the engine 2o Run the engine untilthe fuel tank and thecarburetor are out of fuel and the engine stops 3_ Do not leave fuel in the fuel tank or the carburetor The fuel can damage the f...
Page 33: ...ntrol 5 Drain the fuel tank Clean the fuel line Replace thefuel filter F 98668 PROBLEM A hot engine causes a decrease in power 1 Clean the airscreen 2 Check the oil 3 Adjust the carburetor 4 Replace the fuel filter PROBLEM Excessive vibration 1 Replace the blade 2 Check for loose engine bolts 3_ Decrease the air pressure in the tires 4 Adjust the carburetor_ 5 Check for a damaged belt or damaged p...
Page 34: ...reater than 15 degrees If the riding mower is used with a pull behind or rear mounted attachment do not operate the unit on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2 5 feet in 10 feet A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 1 7 feet in 10 feet Use extreme care at atl times and avoid sudden turns or ...
Page 35: ...ration 13 Lubrication Engine 24 Mower 23 M Maintenance Chart 18 Motion Drive Belt Adjust 21 Reptace 29 Mower Drive Belt Adjust 20 Replace 30 Mower Housing Clean 31 Cutting Height t3 31 Install 27 Level Adjustment 28 Operation 14 Remove 27 Muffler 24 Spark Arrester 24 Mulcher Install 16 Operation 17 Remove t6 O Oil Change 24 Check 15 24 35 Type 15 Operation Attachment Clutch 1I 12 Clutch Brake Peda...
Page 36: ...r unit Repair parts can be ordered from any Sears Service Center Department and most Sears Stores_ WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST PRODUCT REAR ENGINE RIDER e MODEL NUMBER 502 270210 ENGINE MODEL NO 143981300 o PART NUMBER e PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed wit...
