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Craftsman 502.270210 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 502.270210 Owner's Manual

13.5 hp. electric start 30" mower / mulcher 5 speed rear engine rider
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owner's
Model No,
502.270210
CAUTION:
Read And Follow
All Safety Rules
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°

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  • Page 1 owner's Model No, 502.270210 13.5 HP. ELECTRIC START CAUTION: 30" MOWER / MULCHER Read And Follow 5 SPEED All Safety Rules REAR ENGINE RIDER And Instructions Before Operating This Equipment. • Assembly • Operation ° Customer Responsibilities ° Service And Adjustment ....
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY.......... CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIIJTIES ...... CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...... MAINTENANCE CHART _......... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......CHECK THE TIRES ........HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE BLADE ....SAFETY RULES ........HOW TO SHARPEN THE BLADE ....... RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER ....HOW _O ADJUST THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ....

  • Page 3: Maintenance Agreement

    NOTE: This unit is equipped with an intemaf Combustion engine and Congratulations on your purchase of a Sears Rider It has been must not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust Poss!ble dependability and performance system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local...
  • Page 4 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. General operation 1o Read, understand and followall instructions in the InstructionBook, on the machine, the engine and with any attachments before starting..

  • Page 5: Of The Owner

    OWNER'S INFORMATION Never carry children or any passengers, even with the blades off,.They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with the safe operation of the machine_ Never allow children to operate the machine., Instruct children in the potential dangers of the machine° Use extra care when approaching blind comers, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision°...

  • Page 6: Accessories And Attachments

    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 you provide the model number of your dding mower, ENGINE MAINTENANCE ..
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY Phillipsscrewdriver PREPARATION Low Tire pressure gauge The unit is completely assembled except for the items shown in 7_, Knife Figure 1oThese items are in the carton along with a parts bag. The Socket Set (Optional) parts bag contains the fasteners needed to complete the assembly of the unit.
  • Page 8 MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY tnstail the battery, See "How To Install The Battery" in the Customer Responsibilities section. IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the battery must be charged. HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY CABLES 1,, Check the battery date on top of the battery (Figure 2)°...

  • Page 9: How To Assemble The Steering Wheel

    ASSEMBLY HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE STEERING WHEEL Use the fasteners shown below to installthe steering wheel The fasteners are shown at full size., lx102 15x88 Steering Wheel Make sure the front wheels point forward., Some models have an optional bellows, Slide the bellows Bellows over the steering post,,Make sure the collar of the bellows is Steenng Post...

  • Page 10: How To Install The Seat

    ....... ASSEMBLY HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT Use the fasteners shown belowto instal!the seal The fastenersare shown at full size., Seat Hinge iiiiii!ltti '"(Ai ..lx45 18x16 Seat Bracket 2x53 15x88 Set the seat bracket on the seat support (Figure 5). Pull the wire harness between the seat hinge and the seat brackeL Fasten the seat bracket to the seat support with the fasten- Figure 5...

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION Clutch Clutch I Brake Pedal Throttle Control Lever Shift Lever Lift Lever ignition Switch Figure 7 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.
  • Page 12 OPERATION HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL 2_ Move the attachment clutch to the ENGAGE position to ro- tate the blade(s)o Use the throttle control to increase or decrease the speed of the engine,. Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position to stop the blade(s).

  • Page 13: How To Transport

    OPERATION HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE " 1o Completely push the clutch]brake pedal forward_ 2,, Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 10). Remove yourfoot from the clutchJbrakepedal and then release the parking brake lever,, Make sure the parking brake will hold Parking Brake the unit°...

  • Page 14: How To Operate With The Mower Housing

    ii,, i i, ... ' ..OPERATION HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re- Move the shift lever to one of the speed setting&. move the deflector. The deflector forces the dis- NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a bagger, put the shift lever in the slowest speed, charged material toward the ground.

  • Page 15: Before Starting The Engine

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION: A mixture of alcohol (ethanol or methanol) gasoline (called gasohol), will attract moisture and cause acid CHECK THE OIL deposits during storage. While the unit is in storage, the acids NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with SAE in the fuel can damage the fuel system.
  • Page 16 OPERATION i i i,i i,,, , J ,_ HOW TO CHANGE THE MULCHER PLATE plate Lift the mulcher away from the mower housing (Figure 13),_ connect the wire from the spark plug. Make sure the WARNING: lb prevent the engine from starting, dis- attachment clutch is in the DISENGAGE position.

  • Page 17: Mowing And Bagging Tips

    OPERATION OPERATING TIPS Check the attachment clutch for correct adjustment° For the Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except for the car- buretor) or repair, make sure the wire from the spark plug isdis- blade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be cop connected°...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER R ESPONSIBIILmES MAINTENANCE CHART EVERY EVERY FIRST EVERY EACH BEFORE PROCEDURE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS STORAGE IB_aa_i ii;spect and S ha_en Attachment Clutch, Check Brat_e,:C:heck Clutch, Check : ..... i ¸¸¸¸ Tires, Check .._ Battery, Check and Charge Lubrication Oil, Check Cooling System,...

  • Page 19: How To Remove And Install The Blade

    CUSTOIVl'ER RESPONSiBILiTIES INSPECT BLADE Tighten the nut that holds the blade to a torque of 30 foot pounds (41,5 N-m), WARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade, 10. Install the mower housing, See "How To Install The Mower disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hits Housing"., an object, stop the engine.

  • Page 20: How To Adjust The Attachment Clutch

    ......CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES HOW TO ADJUST THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH AttachmentClutch EngagePost[on WARNING: To prevent an injury, the attachment clutch must operate correctly. Stop the engine.. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Before you adjust the attachment clutch, check and level the mower housing..

  • Page 21: How To Check And Adjust Thedrivebrake

    RESPONSIBILITIES cusTOMER HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUSTTHEDRIVEBRAKE HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CLUTCH Before you adjust the brake, check the clutchadjustment,, See If the motion drive belt is loose, the clutch will slip when; (1) going the instructions on "How To Check And Adjust The Clutch". up a hill, (2) pullinga heavy load, or (3) the unit will not move forward.

  • Page 22: How To Remove The Side Panel

    CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES HOW TO REMOVE THE SIDE PANEL Remove the black cable from the negative (-) terminal (Figure 24)° To help service the engine or the battery, each side panel can be easily removed. Remove the red cable from the positive (+) terminal. 1..

  • Page 23: Where To Lubricate

    CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILiTIEs ..WHERE TO LUBRICATE Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil, ,,_._ Apply grease with 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.

  • Page 24: How To Check The Oil

    CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL ENGINE NOTE: Do not drain the oil from a cold engine. Before you drain the oil, let the engine run for several minutes. Make sure you do HOW TO CHECK THE OIL not get oil on the beRs. NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs.

  • Page 25: How To Clean The Air Filters

    ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIL'ITIES ....... HOW TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTERS 11,, Assembfe the air filters with the two nuts Some engines have two filters, an outerfoam fitter around an inner paper filter,, Clean the air filters ever,/50 hours,, If you operate in 12,, Install the cover,, Fasten the cover with the two wingnuts,, dirty conditions, service more often,, NOTE: Never run the engine with the air fitters removed.

  • Page 26: Adjust Throttle Control

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 8_ Move the throttle control to FAST position+ HOW TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR 9,. Turn the main jet screw in a clockwise direction until the en- The factory settings for the carburetor are for most conditions_ tfthe gine begins to loose speed (lean mixture)+Note the position of engine is operated underthe following conditions, you can adjust the carburetor mixture+...
  • Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING HOW TO INSTALL THE MOWER HOUSING Move the lift lever to the middle position° Completely turnthe steering wheel to the dghto Pushthe mower housing under the left side of the uniL Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position Slide the mower drive belt between the stack pulley andthe...

  • Page 28: How To Level The Mower Housing

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING Disconnect one or both adjuster plates from the hangers (Figure 34). 2.. The higher' number holes in the adjuster plates will raise the if the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawn will look better°...

  • Page 29: Installation

    sERvicE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT Slide the motion drive belt between the belt retainer and idler REMOVAL pulley° Make sure the flat side of the motion drive belt is against Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on "How To the idler pulley Also, make sure the belt is not twisted.
  • Page 30 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley,. Put the mower drive belt around the idler' pulley_ Move the lift lever to the lowest position._ Make sure the mower"drive belt is inside all the belt guides, Slide the mower drive belt between the stack pulley and the Also make sure the mower drive belt is not twisted, belt guide_ Remove the mower drive belt from the stack pulley.

  • Page 31: How To Replace The Fuse

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE If the fuse is blown, the engine will not start The tocation of the fuse is next to the battery. Remove the fuse and replace with a 15 amp 15 amp automotive fuse (Figure 40) Automotive Fuse Figure4(;...

  • Page 32: General Inspection

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT STORAGE (over 30 days) prevent engine problems with the fuel system, empty the fuel system before storage of 30 days or longer. At the end of each year, prepare the unitfor storage as follows,. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (like STA-BIL) is an acceptable alternative in reducing the formation of fuel gum in the fuel tank...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM: A hot engine causes a decrease in power. PROBLEM: The engine will not start. Clean the airscreen. Followthe steps, "How To Start The Engine" in this book. Check the oil,, Electric-Start Models: Clean the battery terrninals.Tighten the cables,, Adjust the carburetor Check for a loose wire Tighten the limit switches.
  • Page 34 Operate a walk-behind mower across the face of slopes, never up or down slopes. Operate a riding mower up or down slopes, never across the face of slopes. 10 DEGREES 15 DEGREES On a riding mower to determine if a slope is safe to mow: (1) disengage the blade(s), (2) put the unit in reverse, and (3) try to back straight up the slope.

  • Page 35: Maintenance Chart

    iNDEX Type, 15 Operation DAve Brake Adjustments Attachment Clutch, 1I, 12 Clutch / Brake Pedal, 11 Attachment Clutch, 20 Adjust, 21 Check, 21 Emergency Start, 15 Clutch, 21 Ignition Switch, 11 Drive Brake, 21 Lift Lever, 11, 13 Mower Housing Location Of Controls, tl Cutting Height, 31 Engine...
  • Page 36 CRRFTSMRN 13.5 30" MOWER owner's The Model Number for the mower is found on a decal attached to the back of the frame.,The Model Number' for the engine is found on the blower housing above the spark plug. Always give the Model Number when you call for service or order repair parts for your' unit.

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