Sears 502.25502 manual

CAUTION: Read And Follow All Safety Rules And Instructions Before Operating This Equipment. ® 10 30" 5 REAR HP° ELECTRIC START MOWER / MULCHE ENGU E IDER o Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities = Maintenance • Service and Adjustment = Repair Parts F-92533 11-22-91 Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Chicago, tL. 60684 U,SA, Printed in U[...]

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 result in serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders° GENERAL OPERATION: 1 Read, u[...]

SAFETY RULES - continued CHILDREN: Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of chiJdren_ Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity NEVER assume that children will remain where you last sew them 1 Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of an adub other than the operator [...]

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, wet! trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repai[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES .................................................... 2-3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .......................... 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 4 WARRANTY .......................................................... 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................ 5 INDEX ........[...]

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories arrd attachments were available when the u nit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog arrd service centers. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your riding mower ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL[...]

ASSEMBLY PREPARATION Before being put in the carton, the u nit was carefully inspected The carton was made to protect the unit dudng shipment The unit !s completely 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 the unit Find and remove these items HOW TO REM[...]

ASS E M B LY 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[...]

,,,u i ASSEMBLY HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE STEERING WHEEL Use the fasteners shown below to install the steering wheel The fasteners are shown at full slze A 1x102 Bottom View © B Top 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[...]

ASSEMBLY HOW TO INSTALL THE BAI-rERY Use the fasteners shown below to install the battery, The fasteners are shown full size A 91565 B Q C 15x66 D lx38 Battery Tray Drain Tube Drain Tube Clamp A 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 b[...]

ASSEMBLY HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT Use the fasteners shown below to instalt the seat The fasteners are shown at full size (A) (B) lx45 18xlB (C} BoIlom (D) Top 2x53 View tSx88 V_ew Seat Seal Bfackel C D 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 bet[...]

OPERATION 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 followthe operating instructions and the sa[...]

OPERATION 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 recommend the Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog[...]

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 batt[...]

OPERATION 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 tevel 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 clockwise untiI it is tight Remove the dipst[...]

OPERATION HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT AS A MULCHER A Mutcher cuts the grass fine so that the grass can be easily recycled Because the nutrients are returned to the soil, the lawn will need less fertilizer'. To correctly muJch the lawn, follow the tips below a Operate the engine of the Riding Mower at the FULL throttle setting a The grass must be d[...]

OPERATION HOW TO CONVERT THE MOWER HOUSING The mower housing has a speclat 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 ptug to prevent the engine from startin[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONS BIUTIES MAUNTENANCE CHART R I R G I PROCEDURE Blade, Inspect & Sharpen Blade Engagement Control, Check Brake, Check Clutch, Check Tires, Check Batter/, Check & Charge MAINTENANCE CHART FIRST EVERY EACH 2 25 USE HOURS HOURS X X X X X X EVERY 5O HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS Ba_er T, Clean Lubrication Oi!, Check Air Screen, Check Oil[...]

MAINTENANCE iNSPECT BLADE WARN!NG: Before you inspect or remove the ...... d_sc_nn_, t .... _._ ,o .... _.., plug the b!adeh .... nobj_ct, stop the engine Che&k the un.t for damage The blade has sharp edges When you ho!d the blade, use g!oL, es or cloth ,t t_r _ ,4e material to protect _o,,. h.n_ l, TO,- ,,eer, ,h ...... e ..... _, _,,d ,n_. ..[...]

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 tevet the mower housing See "How To Level The Mower Housing" 3 Set t[...]

MAINTENANCE Adjustable Nut / (To increase the operation of the Washer _._ brake, turn counterclockwise ) Cotter Pin Brake Rod / 1/2" to 5/8 (13ram to 16turn) Clearance Pedal Lever /" / Washer Cotter Pin Ctutch Rod HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE t Before you adjust the broke, check the clutch adjustment See the instructions on &q[...]

MAINTENANCE HOW TO REMOVE THE SIDE PANEL To help service and clean the engine or the battery the rear s_de panels can be easity 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 panet BATTERY To charge or clean the battery remove the battery from the unit as fo[...]

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 Insert the dipstick into the ell fill tube Turn the dipstick c!ock- wise until it is tight Remove the dipstick Check the oil le[...]

MAINTENANCE HOW TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTERS Some engines have two filters, an outer foaro 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 air filters removed The air filters will help protect the engine against wear For the correct replac[...]

SERVnCE 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 I Tbe engine has a loss of power or does not run smooth 2 A change from summer to winter operation 3 A40 ° change in the operation tempera[...]

r SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 2 HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING 1 Move _he lift lever to the MIDDLE position 2 Move the blade engagement control lever [o the DISENGAGE position 3 Disconnect the blade drive link from the pivol rod and bracket assembly See illustration C below 4 Remove [he hair pins thai hold time hangers Io the adius[er plates See illust[...]

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 theidler pulley Remove the belt from the idler pulley 4 While you push the belt guides a[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING if the mower housing is level, the mower will cut easier and the iawn will look better 1 Make sure the unit is on a hard level surface 2 Check [he air pressure in the tires If the air pressure is incorrect tile mower housing will not cut level Make sure the rear tires are inflated to !4 psi(lO k[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO SET THE HEIGHT OF CUT The height of cut is sat at the factory from 1'/_ to 4inches 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 the lifter rod clockwise to lower or counterclo[...]

STORAGE (Over 30 Days) At the end of each year, prepare the unit for storage as foilo',,_s MOWER CLEAN THE UNIT t Clean the mower housing See "How To Clean The Mower Housing" LUBRICATE THE UNIT See the "Lubrication" instructions in this book ENGINE 1 Clean the dirt and grass from the engine 2 Change the oil See theinstrucdo[...]

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART (Recoii-Sta_ 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 Iine Replace the fue! filter 5 Remove [...]

Medea No, 502.255020 How to Order Repair Parts ® 10 30" MOWER / 5 SPEED REAR ENGINE HPo ELECTRIC START MULCHER 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 blowel housing above the spark plug Always give the Model Number when you call for servic[...]