Sears 502.25502 manual HOW to Operate the Unit, Mowing and Bagging Tips

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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

aOperate the engine of the Riding Mower at the FULL throttle setting

aThe grass must be dry If the grass is wet, it will be difficult to cut and cause clumps of grass

oThe grass must not be too high Set the mower housing height of cut so that only the top third of the grass is cut. If the grass is too high. set the height of the mower housing to the

maximum height Then, lower the height of cut for the second mowing

During the mowing season when the grass grows quick_y, you need to mow more than once a week

Keep a sharp edge on the blade_ A blade that is not sharp will cause the ends of the grass to become brown

Clean the underside of the mower housing Grass and other debris can keep the mower from working correctly

If the quality of cut is marginal, try the following:

oSet the height of cut at a higher cutting height Cut the grass more frequently

Operate the mower at a slower ground speed and at the FAST throttle control position

Overlap the path of cut instead of using the full width of the mower housing

Mow across the marginal areas a second time

Keep the blade sharpened See "How To Sharpen The Blade 't

in the maintenance section of the Owner's Manual for the

Riding Mower

aFor a lawn to took better, check the cutting level of the mower housing See "How To Level The Mower Housing" in

the maintenance section of the Owner's Manual for the Riding Mower

MOWING AND BAGGING TIPS

IFor a lawn to look better, check the cutting level of the mower housing See "How To Level The Mower Housing" in

the maintenance section

2For the mower housing to cut level, make sure the tires have the correct amount of sir pressure {PSI)

3Ever,/time you use the unit, check the blade If the blade is bent or damaged, immediately replace the blade AIso_ make sure the nut for the blade is tight

4Keep the blade(s) sharpened Worn blades will cause the ends of the grass to turn brown

5Do not cut or bag grass that is wet Wet grass will not discharge correctly. Let the grass dry before cutting

6Use the teft side of the mower housing to trim near an object

7Discharge the cut grass onto the mowed area The result is a more even discharge of cut grass

8When you mow large areas, start by turning to the right so that the cut grass will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc After one or tame rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left turns until finished

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9If the grass is very high, cut two times to decrease the load on the engine First cut with the mower housing in the HIGH

position and then lower the mower housing for the second cut.

I0 For better engine performance and an even discharge of the cut grass, always operate the engine with the throttle in FAST position

11When you use a bagger, operate the engine with the throttle in FAST position and the shift lever in first or second gear.

12For better cutting performance and a quality cut, mow with the shift lever in one of the slower speed gears

13After each use, clean the bottom and top of the mower housing

for better performance Also. a clean mower housing will help prevent a fire

IMPORTANT: There are several different types of grass.

Because of the different textures of grass, some grass is

more difficult to cut. If you remove the mulcher plate and

the performance of the mower discharge or grass bagger

accessory is not acceptable you need to replace the mulcher blade with a standard blade. A standard blade, part number

5621 2, is available from your nearest Sears Service Department_

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Contents HP Electric Start 30 Mower / Mulche Rear Engu E Ider Safety Rules General OperationSlope Operation Do notService ChildrenElectric Start Riding Equipment Customer ResponsibilitiesTable of Contents Engine Maintenance PerformanceHOW to Remove from the Carton AssemblyPreparation HOW to Prepare Charge the Battery ASS EM B LYAntidote Keep Away from ChildrenHOW to Assemble Steering Wheel HOW to Attach the HUB CapsCheck the Belts Check the TiresAssembly BlackCheck the Level Special Mulcher Feature HOW to Install the SeatMower Housing Operation Meets Cpsc Safety RequirementsKnow the Product HOW to SET the Parking Brake HOW to Stop the UnitHOW to USE the Shift Lever ThrottleHOW to USE the Throttle Control HOW to Change the Cutting HeightHOW to USE Blade Engagement Control HOW to Transport the UnitHOW to Start the Engine Trouble Shooting ChartBefore Starting the Engine ADD GasolineHOW to Operate the Unit Mowing and Bagging TipsHOW to Convert the Mower Housing DisengageCustomer Respons Biuties Mauntenance Chart Maintenance ChartProcedure Where to LubricateMaintenance HOW to Remove and Install the BladeHOW to Sharpen the Blade BladeHOW to Check and Adjust Blade Engagement Control HOW to Check and Adjust the Drive Brake HOW to Check and Adjust the ClutchHOW to Remove the Side Panel BatteryHOW to Check and Charge the Battery HOW to Clean the BatteryHOW to Clean Engine Cooling System HOW to Check the OILHOW Change OIL HOW to Check the Muffler HOW to Clean the AIR FiltersHOW to Check the Spark Plug HOW to Adjust the Carburetor HOW to Adjust the Throttle ControlHOW to Remove the Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentHOW to Install the Mower Housing HOW to Replace the Mower Drive Belt HOW to Replace Motion Drive BeltSide to Side Adjustment HOW to Level the Mower HousingFront to Back Adjustment Service Adjustment HOW to SET the Height CUTHOW to Start with a Weak Battery HOW to Clean the Mower Housing HOW to Replace the FuseClean the Unit MowerEngine BaerySlow ProblemFast HPo Electric Start AS Shown in this List