owners a a Model No. 502.2541 52 11 P. LECTRIC START 8 SPEED = 30" MOWER EA ENG! I CAUTION: Read And Follow All Safety Rules And Instructions Operating Equipment. This Before ® Assembly ® Operation • Maintenance o Repair and Adjustment ® Repair Parts F-88516 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A. • PrTnted fn U,S,A.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Riding Vehicles As Recommended by American National Standards Institute 17, The vehicle and attachments must be stopped and inspected 1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly, READ THIS for damage after striking a foreign object, All damage must INSTRUCTION BOOK and any instructions furnished with attachments. be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment. 2. Do not allow children to operate the machine.
This product is made to give you many hours of performance and safe operation. To keep the unit in good condition, you must correctly service the unit. For safety and performance, follow the ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, and MAINTENANCE instructions. If you can not correct a problem, see the nearest Sears Service Center. CUSTOMER RIDER FEATURES Craftsman ignition.
INDEX S A Adjustments: Blade Engagement Control .............. 15 Brake, Drive ......................................... 25 Carburetor ...........................................29 Chain, Front Drive ..............................26 Chain, Rear Drive ...............................27 Mower Housing, Level ...................... 22 Throttle Control Cable ....................... 29 Assembly ..........................................5 - 10 Attachments ...............................................
ASSEMBLY SET UP 12 Your unit was carefully inspected and put in a carton for protection from damage. The unit is assembled except for the items shown on this page. These items are in the carton with a bag of fasteners and loose parts needed for assembly. Find and remove these items, The fasteners and roose parts are shown on the next page. HOW TO REMOVE 11 FROM THE CARTON To remove the riding mower from the carton, follow the instructions below. I. Open the top of the carton, 2.
PARTS The fasteners and loose parts are shown (4) Hex Bolt 5/16" x 5/8" For Seat STD523106 beiow.
ASSEMBLY HOW TO PREPARE AND CHARGE THE BATTERY Remove and discard the metal tape, , IMPORTANT: Before you install the battery, add the battery acid, (Electrolyte) to the battery, Battery acid wilt 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, I. 2. 3. 4. 5.
ASSEMBLY HOW TO INSTALL THE STEERING Attach the steering wheel with the fasteners below. WHEEL shown full size Bearing g Post Control Panel B C A Upper Steering Shaft ,, 1. 2. 3. 4. Look at the hole in the upper steering shaft. Turn the front tires to the left until the hole in the upper steering shaft points toward the front. Slide the steering post through the control panel and on the upper steering shaft as shown. Fasten with the fasteners as shown in the illustration.
ASSEMBLY 9, Make sure the front wheels point to the front. Attach the steering wheel to the adapter. Fasten the steering wheel with the large Washer, the lockwasher washer, and the bolt shown in the illustration. Attach the steering wheel cap to the steering wheel. Connect the ends of the wires for the headlight. Before the bezel can be assembled, the two screws at the front of the control panel must be removed. Put the bezel in position on the end of the control panel.
ASSEMBLY CHECK THE TIRES Check the air pressure in the tires. Tires with too much air pressure wilt cause the unit to ride rough, Also, the wrong air pressure will keep the mower housing from cutting level. The correct air pressure is shown on the side of the tires. If the air pressure _ not shown, inflate the tires from 10 to 12 PS1 (0,7 to 0.85 kg!_m2). HOW TO CHECK THE MOWER HOUSING Make sure the level of cut set at the factory is still correct.
OPERATION Clutch/Brake Pedal _4757 KNOW THE PRODUCT HOW TO USE THE CLUTCH/BRAKE Before you operate the unit, read this instruction book. If you understand the unit and how the unit operates, youwill 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, follow the operating instructions and the safety rules. Keep this instruction book for future reference.
OPERATION HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER To change the forward speed or the direction of the unit, follow the steps below: t. Fully apply the clutch/brake pedal. out of NEUTRAL REVERSE, the WARNING: Beforeor you move the fully shift apply lever ir_or clutch/brake pedal. 2, 3. 4_ 5. Move the shift lever to FIRST or to REVERSE.
OPERATION HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING HOW 3. 4, 5. 6. 7, 8. THE UNIT ON HILLS WARNING; Do not ride up or down slopes that are too steep to back straight up. Never ride the unit across a slope, See the "Slope Guide" inthe back of this book for information on how to check slopes. , WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not remove the deflector. The deflector forces the discharged material toward the ground. Always keep the deflector in the down position.
MAINTENANCE FIRST 2 HOW HOURS (after 2 mowings) TO CHANGE THE OIL NOTE: Drain the oil when the engine is warm. Be careful, get oil on the belts, 1. 4. do not ap Put the plastic drain tube into the otI drain valve, Put the other end of the drain tube into a container as shown. Turn the oil drain valve counterclockwise 5. to open the valve. Drain the oil completely from the engine. Turn the oil drain valve clockwise to close the valve. Remove the plastic drain tube. 2.
MAINTENANCE EVERY 25 i i,i i1_ HOURS (twice a year) i i¸ i,, . .... HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE BLADE ENGAGEMENT CONTROL WARNING: To prevent injury,correctly. the blade engagement control mustan operate 1. 2. Position Stop the engine. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Before you adjust the blade engagement control lever, check and level the mower housing, See "How To Level The Mower Housing". Set the height of the mower housing in the lowest position.
MAINTENANCE SVERV2S BLADE SERVICE HOURS (twice a year) _p connect the wire to the spark plug. if the blade hits an object, stop you the engine. the WARNING: Before inspect Disconnect the blade, diswire to the spark plug. Check the unit for damage, Frequently check the blade for excessive wear. cracks, or other damage, Frequently check the nut that holds the blade. Keep the nut tight. If the blade hits an object, stop the engine, Disconnect the wire to the spark plug. See if the blade is bent or damaged.
MAINTENANCE EVERY HOURS (twice a year) HOW TO SHARPEN THE BLADE WARNING: Vibration can be caused if tile blade is not correctly balanced or if the blade is damaged. A blade that is damaged with cracks can break and cause an accident, 1. 2, 3, 4, 5. 6. Sharpen the blade two times a year or every 25 hours. Remove the blade according to the instructions in "HowTo Remove The Blade", Clean the blade with a brush, soap, and water. Check the blade. Look for cracks, nicks, or other damage.
MAINTENANCE EVERY 50 HOURS (once a year) WHERE TO LUBRICATE _.. _8'_ Lubricate the areas shown with engine _1, Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown. IMPORTANT: If the unit is operated in dry areas that have sand, use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit. HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER Check the muffler every 50 hours. Make sure the muffler ls correctly mounted and is not loose. If the muffler is worn or burnt, replace with a new muffler.
MAINTENANCE EVERY 50 HOURS (once a year) HOW TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTERS Cover Screws The engine has two filters, an outer foam filter around an inner paper fiiter. Clean the alr filters every 50 hours, tf 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 replacement filter, see the parts list for the engine, 1. 2. 3. 4, 5, 6, Remove the cover screws from the cover.
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REMOVE 1, 2, 3, 4. 5, 6. 7. 8, THE MOWER HOW TO INSTALL HOUSING Move the rift lever to the MIDDLE position. Move the blade engagement control lever to the DISENGAGE position, Disconnect the blade drive tink from the pivot md_nd bracket assembly, See illustration "C" below, Remove the hair pins that hold the hangers to the adjuster plates.
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT 1, 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9, Move the lift lever into the low cut position. Slide the mower drive belt between the stack pulley and the belt guide. Remove the mower drive belt from the stack pulley, Pull the belt guide away from the idler pulley, Remove the belt from the idler pulley.
REPAIR HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER AND ADJUSTMENT HOUSING "X" Mark WARNING: Before you make an inspection. adjustment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Remove the spark plug wire to prevent the engine from starting_by accident, I. Make sure the unit is on a hard level surface. 2. Check the air pressure incorrect, the mower in the tires.
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO SERVICE THE FRICTION DRIVE How To Replace The Drive Disc NOTE: It is not necessary to disassemble the friction drive system to replace the drive disc. 1. Engage the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever to the fastest speed position. 3. Disconnect the spring from the carriage arm. 4. Set the mower housing in the lowest helght of cut position. 5. To keep the drive disc from rotating, put a large screwdriver under the drive disc between the fins and the frame chassis. 6.
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT How To Replace The Friction Disc 1. 2, 3. 4, 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10, 11, 12, 13. Move the shift lever to a forward speed position. Disconnect the spring from the carriage arm, Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position. Use a screwdriver and remove the E-ring from the carnage rod, Loosen the setscrew at the carriage arm, Remove the carriage arm from the hex shaft and the carriage rod, Use a 1/2 inch wrench to remove the three screws from the friction disc. Remove the friction disc.
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT How To Adjust The Brake :i 1, 2, 3. 4. 5. 6. Move the shift lever to any speed setting. Release the parking brake, Check the distance between the brake pad and the brake drum, The distance must be approximately 3/16 to 1/4 inch. If the distance is not correct, adjust as follows, Move the mower housing to the lowest height of cut for more work clearance.
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT How To Check The Front Drive Chain Chain idlers Put the rider mower on a level surface, Stop the engine, Push the clutch/brake pedal forward, Move the shift lever to any forward speed. Release the clutch/brake pedal. Look at the distance between the top and bottom halves of the front drive chain, l_Pthe distance is V4" or less, the drive chain must be adjusted as follows. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8, 9, Front Drive Chain Make sure the brake is correctly adjusted.
REPAIRS AND ADJUSTMENTS How To Check The Rear Drive Chain 6. Engage the parking brake, Push the unit forward. This causes the loose part of the chain to be on top between the two sprockets,The top part of the rear chain must have 1/4 to 3/8 inch of movement as shown. If the movement is more than 3/8 inch, adjust as follows, 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7, Check the tension of the chain. Make sure the chain has no more than 1/4 to 3/8 inch of movement as shown.
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT How To Replace The Bearings In The Carriage Arms NOTE: The Bearings are pressed into the carriage arms. _. 2. Remove the carriage arms, Put the carriage arm on a vise or between two blocks of wood, Allow enough clearance around the surface of the bearing so that the bearing can be removed, glasses. WARNING: 3. For your protection, use safety eye Puta punch against the top side of the bearing. Usea hammer and hit the punch until the bearing releases from the carriage arm.
REPAIRS AND ADJUSTMENTS HOW TO/_DJUST THE CARBURETOR /dJe Valve (Located under the, ) The carburetor was adjusted at the factory for most conditions. Differences in fuel, temperature and work load will require a adjustment follows. 1. Remove the side panel. See the instructions on "How To Remove AThe Side Panel". 2. Turn the needle valve clockwise until it just closes.
REPAIRS AND ADJUSTMENTS HOW TO START WITH A WEAK BATTERY if the battery istoo weak to start the engine, the battery needs to be charged, If "Jumper Cables" are used to start the engine in an emergency, follow the procedure below, NOTE:The unit is equipped with a 12 volt negative to ground system. Also, the other vehicle must have a !2 volt negative to ground system. WARNING: Do not smoke, The fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion.
TROUBLE SHOOTING (Recoil-Start Problem Cause/Repair The engine will not start. I, 2, 3. 4, 5. 6. 7, , And Eiectric CHART Models) Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Fill the fuel tank with clean gasoline, Connect the wire to the spark plug, Make sure the CHOKE is activated. Move blade engagement control to the DISENGAGE position. Push the pedal forward. Mo_'e the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position, Remove and dry the spark plug, Move the throttle to the OFF or SLOW position.
MODEL NO. 502.254152 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC Battery Red I i! . + e# 12V Red l enoid So 2 Turns Clockwise(""} FromTheSolenoid Amm e t e r I ....o I .... t I Fuse I I .... 50 Starter I f , BIdck /._d Seat Amp Swi fch seal unoccupied) Red _ AIIoc_en! Tronmlssion Interlock _Itch Inferlock Svifch Swi fch I Igniil°n Ldlsengaged] 1'--+ -I Lnoutral | ,Block Black Black O S(_ Yellow I ( I Yel low __:)_ Yel low .N.C.
MODEL NO. 502.254152 REPLACEMENT PARTS PICTORIAL WIRING DIAGRAM 24 /21 19 18 27 FUSE 12 26 STARTER 28 D-4637-5 KEY PART NO, DESCRIPTION . NO, 1 Cable, Battery 24x24 2 Solenoid 24285 3 Screw 26x233 4 Nut, Locknut ¼"-20 STD541425 5 Battery Type: UI-7R 56033 -- Electrolyte (Batter,/Acid) " 90665 6 Bolt, Hex V4"-20x%" STD522506 7 Cover, Battery Terminal 54148 8 Cable, Ground Battery 24x3 9 Ammeter 90729 10 Limit Switch 24273 11 Fuse, 15 AMP 54212 12 Tray, Batter/ 55792 13 Limit Switch 91032 * MFG.
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MODEL NO. 502.254152 DRIVE PARTS SYSTEM D_4702-3 3 4 1! 55 42 17 18,,. 26 25 54 / 33 6O \ / 37 46 36 47 51 49 \ 58 F-88516 36 6 "/I 35
MODEL NO. 502.254152 REPLACEMENT PARTS DRIVE SYSTEM KEY NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Bolt, Carriage 2 Drive Assembly, Friction _ 3 Chain, Roller 4 Link, Master 5 .
MODEL NO. REPLACEMENT PARTS STEERING SYSTEM 502.254152 0-4608-3 44 43 1 d 10 \ / 8_ 25 16 7 1t %j18 9 2O !5, 24_, i 1 32 30 33 27 46 28 34 F-88516 30 38
MODEL NO. 502.254152 REPLACEMENT STEERING KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 45 46 PART MFG. NO. NO. 55919 55909 STD523115 lx102 STD541431 15x88 91444C 17x132 STD533107 2x64 26x49 55384 STD541031 15x79 56023 STD541537 15x87 55937 STD56,12.
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MODEL NO. 502.254152 MOWER KEY NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 F_88516 HOUSING PART NO.
MODEL NO. 502.254152 MOWER HOUSING BOTTOM HALF 8 / 11 12 | 24 33 28 26 18 \ 43 17"'q 28 37 \ 17 39 41 {.
MODEL NO. 502_;2_5_]ii52;i ................ .......... MOWER HOUSING BOTTOM HALF NO. DESCRIPTION ;: 1 Belt, Mower Drive 2 Pulley, Splined 3 Lockwasher 4 Locknut 9/16x18 5 Nut, Hex 6 Pulley, idler 7 Bracket, Upper Idler 8 Spacer 9 Assembly, Blade Idler 10 Locknut, Flange 11 Pin, Clevis 12 Clevis 13 Bolt, Hex 14 Pin,.
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MODEL F-88516 NO. 143.100-029A REPLACEMENT PARTS PEERLESS DIFFERENTIAL KEY NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. 1 1A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 13 14 774345 774344 774532A 774531A 778067 778068 786040 780096 780001 792018 792041 780077 792061 .Housing, Differential carrier (lncl, No. 13) Housing, Differential carrier (Incl. No.
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ovvne The Model Number is found under the seat on a plate attached port. Arways give the Model parts for your unit. Model No° 502.2541 Number when to the seat sup- you call for service or order Repair parts can be ordered from any Sears Service Center/Departments most Sears Stores. 52 WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
