Страница 1: ... Safety Rules And instructions Before Operating This Equipment I 0 HPoELECT 30 OW 5 P EAR E G C START Assembly Operation Customer Responslbiaities Service And Adjustment ulu_ F 93602 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Printed inUSA ...
Страница 2: ...SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 36 HOW TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR 36 HOW TO ADJUST THE THROTTLE CONTROL 36 HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING 37 HOW TO INSTALL THE MOWER HOUSING 37 HOW _O LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING 38 HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT 39 HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT 40 HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE 41 HOW TO SET THE CUTTING HEIGHT 41 HOW TO CLEAN THE MOWER HOUSING 41 FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 41 H...
Страница 3: ...state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it must be maintained in effective working order by the operator_ In the 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 muffler MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintena...
Страница 4: ...ft 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 equipmenL a Use only approved drawbar hitch points b Limit loads to thos...
Страница 5: ...lade 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_ 4o Never tamper with the safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 5o To re...
Страница 6: ...ts to reach grass roots 36 inch swath 24 hardened 2_5 inch steel coring tips 150 1b_ weight tray LAWN SWEEPERS let youcollectgrassc ppings and leaves LAWN VACS for powerful collectionof heavy grass clippingsand leaves Wandattachment to pickupdebrisinhard to reach places CARTS make hauling easy Variety of sizes available ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameterwater tightdrumh...
Страница 7: ...he highest position CAUTION Check the bottom of the carton for staples Remove any staples that are in the path of the tires 10 From the back of the riding mower carefully pull the riding mow er backwards off the wood frame TOOLS YOU NEED TO ASSEMBLE THE UNIT t Adjustable wrench 2 required 2 Open end wrench t 2 9 16 3o Open end wrench 7 16 1 2 4 Blade type screwdriver 5 Phillips screwdriver 6 Low T...
Страница 8: ...too much battery acid the excessive battery acid will flow from the battery when you charge the battery 3 ASSEMBLY BATTERY 4_ Wait 20 to30 minutes beforeyou put the vent caps on the battery While you wait you can continue with the assembly of the unit 5 6_ The level of the battery acid can drop belowthe vent described in step 3 Add more battery acid until the correct battery acid level is reached ...
Страница 9: ...er hofds the hub cap in place CHECK THE TIRES Check the air pressure in the tires Tires with toe much air pressure will cause the unit to ride rough Also the wrong air pressure witl keep the mower housing from cutting level The correct air pressure PSi is 4 PSI 10 kg cm2 CHECK THE DRIVE BRAKE The drive brake can be easily checked as follows 1 Set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever to the neu...
Страница 10: ...of the frame Figure 6 Make sure there are not any wires under the battery or the battery tray 4_ Fasten the battery with the battery clamp Make sure there are not any wires between the battery and the battery clamp 5_ If equipped slide the terminal cover onto the red cable Figure8 Fasten the red cable to the positive terminal withthe fasteners as shown Pushthe terminal cover ontothe battery termin...
Страница 11: ...f 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 tighten the two front nuts Fasten the connector to the wire harness Make sure the tab on the connector locks into the wire harness WARNING For correct and safe operation of the unit fasten the connector to the wire harness If the...
Страница 12: ...r assembly of the grass bagger Remove and check the contents of Box A and Box B CONTENTS OF BOX A Elbow ExtensionTube CONTENTS OF BOX B Window FrontWeight Center Tube 0 Frame Bracket Support Bracket WeightBrackets Channel Hinge PartsBag Co F 93602 12 ...
Страница 13: ..._3_ AB V4 20 STD523107 STD541425 2x64 3 Screw 2 Carriage Bolt t0 24xS 5 STD533t07 STD51t007 Q 15X76 9 Locknut 51t 6 18 STD541431 C Not shown fell size 54407Z t Pin G 18x15 5 Lockwasher STD551131 Not shown full size 54408Z 1 Pin I i 4x71 1 Screw 1 4 __20xl STD512510 Q 15x89 2 Locknut _ 4 20 STD541425 t 5x8 t 3 Locknut t 0 24 STD541410 Not shown full size 54416E70 t 1 Handle STD512505 8 Fastener 3tX...
Страница 14: ...ated at thebackoftheframe Last Tightenthe toptwo fasteners A Tighten Next A tighten Next SupportBracket installed 4 Mount the channel in the frame bracket Figure12 IMPORTANT tf you remove the grass bagger to mount a different pull behind attachment do not removethe frame bracket Use the hitch pin hole in the frame bracket to mount a different attachment 5_ Installthe channel pin into the tight sid...
Страница 15: ...dle to the cover with the fasteners as shown Tighten the fasteners A 4x24 Q B 15x66 3 Attach the window to the cover with the fasteners Figure 16 o The fasteners are shown full size below_ Make sure the flange and the two tabs are locked inside the cover Handle C A ge Figure 15 c D 4x21 15x8t Set the cover inthe operating position on top of the outer tube Fasten the hinge to the channel with the f...
Страница 16: ...cket lock behind the nuts Figure 19 A Slide the bracket tow aard the_ Extension Tube Figure18 5 Move the lift lever to the highest cut position 6 Attach the bottom of the extension tubeto the mower lousing First install bolt D to the front of the extension tube Fasten with wingnut E on the outside Figure 19 _ Make sure the wingnut is tighL 7_ Next reach through the extension tube_ tnstalt bolt D t...
Страница 17: ... connector tube with screw A Push screw A through the tab on the elbow Tighten screw A until the head of the screw touches the elbow 4 Move the lift lever to the lowest position 5 Hold the handle on the connector tube Figure 21 Put the edge of the elbow inthe hole of the cover Move the connector tube and elbow to the left until the elbow locks in place 6 Align the rubber latch with the latch pin F...
Страница 18: ...Section TopSection Figure 23 4_ Set middle section i 2 inside of top section 1 5 Set middle section 3 4 inside of top section 3 6_ Look for a number on the side of each bottom section The numbers for the two bottom sections are 2 and 4 7_ Set bottom section 2 inside of middle section 1 2 8o Set bottom section 4 inside of middle section 3 4 9 Stand with one foot inside the three sections Figure 24 ...
Страница 19: ...ight brackets look un der the frame at the square holes Figure 27 Lock the tabs on the weight b rackets in the square holes Fasteners are not required 2_ Set the front weight on the weight brackets 3 Fill the front weight with sand Install the plug CAUTION Removal of thefront weight will also requirethe removal of the weight brackets WARNING Use the front weight when you operate on a slope or wher...
Страница 20: ...e28 2 Push the mulcher plateto the rear Figure 29 Make sure the two tabs on the mulcher plate are locked around the two nuts for the chute bracke Also make sure the side tab fits inside the discharge opening Discharge Chute Mu cher Plate Figure 28 To discharge the grass out the side or into a grass bagger remove the mulcher plate Attach the fasteners to the mulcher plate for future use IMPORTANT T...
Страница 21: ...able at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores LOCATION OF CONTROLS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH Use the attachment clutchto PARKING BRAKE LEVER use the parking brakelever start and stop the rotation of the blade to engage the brake when you leave the unit CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL The pedal hastwo functions The first function is a clutch The second function is a brake IGNITION SWITCH Use the ignition switch to start and s...
Страница 22: ...e make sure the attachment clutch is inthe D _ENGAGE position 2 Move the attachment clutch tothe ENGAGE position to ro tate the blade s Attachment Clutch EngagePosition Disengage Position Figure 32 HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER To change the forward speed or the direction of the unit follow the steps below CAUTION Before you move the shift lever completely push the clutch brake pedal forward to stop ...
Страница 23: ...o lower the mower housing and back to raise the mower housing 2_ When you ride on a sidewalk or road move the lift lever to the highest position and move the attachment clutch to the DISEN GAGE position_ PaCKing Brake Lever Lift Lever Figure 34 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 DIS...
Страница 24: ...tings 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 if the mower housing does not cut leve_ see the instructions on How To Level The Mower Housing in the Service And Adjustment section _ ARNING 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...
Страница 25: ...CLEAN CONNECTOR TUBE The connector tube is made of clear plastic If the connector tube becomes filled with grass clean the connector tube as follows 1 Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position_ 2 Move the shift lever to the neutral N position 3 Engagethe parking brake 44 Stop the engine 5 Disconnect the rubber latch from the extension tube Figure 35 6_ Removethe connector tube 7 Clean t...
Страница 26: ...THE ENGINE WARNING The electrical system has an operator 3 presence system that includes a sensor switch _ mounted in the seat_ These components tell the elec 4 trical system if the operator is sitting on the seat For your protection always make sure this system oper ates correctly This system will stop the engine when 5 the operator leaves the seat if the attachment clutch is engaged NOTE The eng...
Страница 27: ...For better cutting performance and a quality 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 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 nea...
Страница 28: ...i iiiiiiili iiii i _ i ii_i i_i_iii_ _ ii ili i i i ii ii_i i i iii iii i GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1_ The owner s responsibility is to maintain this product This will extend the life of the product and is also necessary to maintain warranty coverag 2_ Check the spark plug drive brake lubricate the unit and clean the air filter once a year 3 Check the fastener Make sure all fasteners are tight 4 Fol...
Страница 29: ...pside down the blade will not cut correctly and can cause an accident 8 Fasten the blade with the original washers and nuL Make sure the outside rim of the Belleville washer is against the blade Figure 39 _ ARNtNG Always keep the nut tight that holds the blade A loose nut or blade can cause an accident 9 Tighten the nut that holds the blade to a torque of 30 foot pounds 4t 5N m 10 Install the mowe...
Страница 30: ...e blade brake Rotate the pulley with your hand Make sure that the blade brake pad presses tightly against the pulley Move the attachment clutch to tile ENGAGE position Check the pad for tile blade brake ff the pad is excessively worn or damaged replace the brake pad assembly_ Correct replacement parts and assistance are available from an authorized service center 9_ Attachment Ctutch Engage Postie...
Страница 31: ...il the adjustable nut is in line with the hole in the brake arm 2 Connect the adjustable nut to the brake arm with the washer and cotter pin 13o 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 roll WARNING if you cannot correctly adjust the drive brake take the unit ...
Страница 32: ...emove the red cable from the positive terminal 3 Remove the battery clamp from the battery_ 4 Remove the battery from the unit_ HOW TO CHECK AND CHARGE THE BATTERY _ WARNING When you charge the battery do not smoke Keep the battery away from any sparks The fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion 2_r 3 Check the level of the battery acid The battery wiU be dam aged ifthe battery acid is ...
Страница 33: ... 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_ _ Shift Lever Figure 48 33 ...
Страница 34: ... 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 320 R 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 SIowty pour approximately 32 ounces 2 pints of oil into the oil extension tube Insertthedipstick intotheoi...
Страница 35: ...er 7 If equipped wash the foam filter in a detergent and water solu tion 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 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 a...
Страница 36: ...h rich mixture Note the position of the slot in the main jet screw Set the main jet screw between the two positions in 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 is set too lean Turn the main jet screw counterclockwise t 16 turn if the engine runs rough when the blade s are engaged the carburetor mixture ...
Страница 37: ...ng whee to the right Push the mower housing under the left side of the unit 2 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 Also make sure the mower drive belt is not twisted 3 Attach the mower housing to the front hanger with the long pin Fasten with t...
Страница 38: ...4 6 mm of the same height If the difference in the measurement is more than 1 4 6 mrn adjust as follows C D B Figure 56 Figure 57 _ 2 The higher number holes in the adjuster plates wilt raise the height of the mower housing The lower number holes will lower the mower housing 3 Connect the adjuster plates to the hangers in the holes that will level the mower housing Fasten the adjuster plates with ...
Страница 39: ... the motion drive belt between the stack pulley and the belt guide 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 59 2 Slide the motion drive belt between the belt retainer and idler pulley Make sure the flat side of the motion drive be_tis against the idler pulley Also make sure the belt is not twisted 3_ Install t...
Страница 40: ...des away from the mandrel pulley Slide the belt between the belt guides and the mandrel pulley 2 Make sure the _J side of the mower drive belt is against the mandrel pulley Figure 61 o 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 ati the belt guides Also make sure the mower drive belt is not twisted Slid...
Страница 41: ...ly For safety and correct operation frequently clean the top of the mower housing Remove grass and debris from around ti_e pulleys and other moving parts 1 Move the lever for the attachment clutch to the ENGAGE posi tion 2 Clean the top of tile mower housing 3 Move the lever for the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position 4 Again clean the top of the mower housing_ 5 After you cut the grass cl...
Страница 42: ... tank or the carburetor The fuel carl damage the function of the fuel system Some models have a fuel drain Figure 66 Hold a cloth under the fuel drain Push the fuel drain until the carburetor is empty See the Where To Lubricate instructions in the Customer Responsibilities section 4 After storage make sure you use fresh fuel THE ENGINE 1 Clean the dirt and grass from the engine 2 Change the oil Se...
Страница 43: ...n the fuel tank Clean the fuel line Replace the fuel filter PROBLEM A hot engine causes a decrease in power t_ Clean the air screen 2 Check the oil 3 Adjust the carburetor 4 Replace the fuelfilter PROBLEM Excessive vibration 1_ Replace the blade 2 Check for loose engine bolts 3 Decrease the air pressure in the tires 4 Adjust the carbureto 5 Check for a damaged belt or damaged pulley Replace the da...
Страница 44: ...etely sure use this guide anddo not mow a slope that is greater than 15 degrees If the riding mower is used with a pull behind 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 car...
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Страница 47: ...e 4 5 Routing 9 _ Seat Install t Mower Drive ignition Switch Location 21 Service And Adiustment Adjust 30 Replace 40 L Belt Routing 9 Motion Drive 39 Blade Lift Lever Mower Drive 40 Inspect 29 Location 2 Fuse 41 Operation 23 Grass Bagger 41 Remove And Install 29 Mower Housing Sharpen 29 Lubrication Clean 41 Engine 34 Cutting Height 41 C Mower 33 Install 37 Clutch M Level 38 Adjust 31 Remove 37 Che...
Страница 48: ...ment and most Sears Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST e PRODUCT REAR ENGINE RIDER o MODEL NUMBER 502_255070 o ENGINE MODELNO 143v426072 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION 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 t...
