Table Of Contents; Warranty - Craftsman 502.255070 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF
WARRANTY ........................................ 2
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .................... 3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 3
SAFETY RULES ................................... 4
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS .................. 6
ASSEMBLY ....................................... 7
HOW TO PREPARE AND CHARGE THE BATTERY ....... 8
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE STEERING WHEEL ........... 9
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE HUB CAPS .................. 9
CHECK THE TIRES .................................... 9
CHECK THE DRIVE BRAKE ............................. 9
CHECK THE BELTS ........................... ; ....... 9
HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY ...................... 10
HOW "TO INSTALL THE SEM' . ......................... 11
CHECK 1HE LEVEL OF THE MOWER HOUSING ......... 11
HOW TO MOUNlr THE FRAME ASSEMBLY ............... 14
HOW TO MOUNT THE COVER ......................... 15
HOW TO MOUNT THE EXTENSION TUBE ............... 16
HOW TO MOUNT THE CONNECTOR TUBE .............. 17
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE CONTAINERS ................ 18
HOW TO MOUNT THE CONTAINERS ................... 19
HOW TO tNSTALL THE FRONT WEIGHT ................ 19
HOW TO INSTALL THE MULCHER PLATE ............... 20
OPERATION ....................................... 21
LOCATION OF CONTROLS ............................ 21
HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL ............... 22
HOW TO USE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ............. 22
HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER ....................... 22
HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE ................... 23
HOW TO CHANGE 'THE CUTTING HEIGHT .............. 23
HOW TO STOP "THEUNIT'. ............................. 23
HOW TO TRANSPORT THE UNIT ....................... 23
HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING ....... 24
HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS ................ 24
HOW TO USE THE GRASS BAGGER ................... 25
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE ...................... 26
HOW TO START THE ENGINE .......................... 26
HOW TO START WITH A WEAK BATTERY .............. 26
CONTENTS
OPERATING TIPS ..................................... 27
MOWING AND BAGGING TIPS ........................... 27
MULCHING TIPS ........................................ 27
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .................... 28
MAIN'rENANCE CHART ............................... 28
CHECK THE TIRES .................................... 28
HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE BLADE ........... 29
HOW TO SHARPEN THE BLADE ........................... 29
HOW TO ADJUST THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH .......... 30
HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE ...... 31
HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CLUTCH ............ 31
HOW TO REMOVE THE SIDE PANEL ................... 32
BATTERY SERVICE ......................................... 32
HOW TO CHECK AND CHARGE THE BATTERY ......... 32
WHERE TO LUBRICATE ............................... 33
HOW TO CHECK THE OIL ............................. 34
HOW 1'O CHANGE THE OIL ............................ 34
HOW TO CLEAN THE COOLING SYSTEM ............... 34
HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER ........................ 34
HOW TO CLEAN THE AIR RLTERS ..................... 35
HOW "fO CHECK THE SPARK PLUG .................... 35
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
HOW
TO CLEAN THE GRASS BAGGER .................. 41
STORAGE (OVER 30 DAYS) .............................. 42
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART ...................... 43
SLOPE GUIDE
........................................ 44
INDEX ............................................ 47
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY
ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
AND GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this riding equipment and grass catcher attachment is maintained, lubricated
and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears wilt repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found
to be defechve in material or workmanship.
This warranty does not cover:
o Expendable items which becon'le worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts.
o Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps or glass.
'_ Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the
equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual
• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery includedwith this riding equipment proves defective in material or
workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not h01da charge, Sears will replacethe battery at no charge_
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warrantygives you specific legal rights,and you may also have otherrights whichmay vary from state to state
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Hoffman Estates 60179
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