Craftsman 502.270210 Specifications

owner'sModel No,502.270210CAUTION:Read And FollowAll Safety RulesAnd InstructionsBefore OperatingThis Equipment.13.5 HP. ELECTRIC START30" M

...ASSEMBLYHOW TO INSTALL THE SEATUse the fasteners shown belowto instal!theseal The fastenersareshown at full size.,2,, i

OPERATIONClutch I BrakePedalClutchignitionSwitchLThrottle ControlLeverLiftLeverIIShift LeverFigure 7The operation of any lawn mower can result in fore

HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROLUse the throttle control to increase or decrease the speed of theengine,.OPERATION2_ Move the attachment clutch to the

OPERATIONHOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE "1o Completely push the clutch]brake pedal forward_2,, Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 10).3. Removeyo

... '...OPERATIONHOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSINGii,, i i, iiWARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re-move the defl

OPERATIONBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK THE OILNOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with SAE30 weight oil. Check the level of the oil

OPERATIONi i i,i i,,, , J ,_HOW TO CHANGE THE MULCHER PLATE 3v Lift the mulcher plate(Figure 13),__ WARNING: lb prevent the engine from starting, dis-

OPERATING TIPSOPERATION1,.2,3,4,,Check the attachment clutch for correct adjustment° For theblade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be co

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIILmESMAINTENANCE CHARTM0WEREACHPROCEDURE USEIB_aa_iii;spectandSha_enAttachment Clutch, CheckBrat_e,:C:heckClutch, CheckTires, Check

INSPECT BLADEWARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade,disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hitsan object, stop the engine. Check

TABLE OF CONTENTSWARRANTY. ...CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...

HOW TO ADJUST THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH...CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESAttachmentClutchWARNING: To prevent an injury, the attachmentcl

cusTOMERHOW TO CHECK ANDADJUSTTHEDRIVEBRAKE1. Before you adjust the brake, check the clutchadjustment,, Seethe instructions on"How To Check And A

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiESHOW TO REMOVE THE SIDE PANELTo help service the engine or the battery, each side panel can beeasily removed.1.. Remove the sc

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILiTIEs ...WHERE TO LUBRICATELubricate the areas shown with engine oil,,,_._ Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown,NOTE: Ap

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiESENGINEHOW TO CHECK THE OILNOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs.1,,2..Make sure the unitis level.Clea

...CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIL'ITIES ...HOW TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTERSSome engines have two filters, a

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTHOW TO ADJUST THE CARBURETORThe factory settings for the carburetor are for most conditions_tftheengine is operated underthe fol

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTHOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING1,, Move the lift lever to the middle position°2. Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE pos

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTHOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING t,. Disconnect one or both adjuster plates from the hangers(Figure 34).if the mower housing is le

sERvicE AND ADJUSTMENTHOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELTREMOVAL4,,5.6.1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on "How ToRemove The Mo

Congratulations on your purchase of a Sears Rider It has beendesigned, engineered and manufactured to give you the bestPoss!ble dependability and perf

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTHOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELTREMOVAL 3.1. Move the liftlever to the lowest position._4.2. Slide the mower drive belt betwe

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTHOW TO REPLACE THE FUSEIf the fuse isblown, the engine will not start The tocation of the fuseis next to the battery. Remove the

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTORAGE (over 30 days)At the end of each year, prepare the unitfor storageas follows,.GENERALINSPECTION2,,Inspect the belts.,tf

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM: The engine will not start.to Followthe steps, "How To Start The Engine" in this book.2 Electric-Start Models:

?LO0:,(334_it!Operate a walk-behind moweracross the face of slopes,never up or down slopes.{t= _.10 DEGREES 15 DEGREESOperate a riding mowerup or down

AAdjustmentsAttachment Clutch, 20Clutch, 21Drive Brake, 21Mower HousingCutting Height, 31Level, 28Air Screen, 24Attachment ClutchAdjust, 20Location, 1

owner'sModel No.502.270210To Call Toll FreeFor Service1--800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)For Parts1-800-366-PART(1-800-366-7278)CRRFTSMRN13.530"

OWNER'S INFORMATIONSAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-on MowersWARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet a

OWNER'S INFORMATION4. Never carry children or any passengers, even with the blades off,.They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere w

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTSACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTSThese accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased_They are also avail

ASSEMBLYPREPARATIONThe unit is completely assembled except for the items shown inFigure 1oThese itemsare in the carton along with a parts bag. Thepart

MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERYIMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to thebattery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if thebattery mu

ASSEMBLYHOW TO ASSEMBLE THE STEERING WHEELUse the fasteners shown below to installthe steering wheel Thefasteners are shown at fullsize.,Q(A) (B)lx102