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Weed Eater 186778 Lawn Mower User Manual

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1. IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH POSITION LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER MOWER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS O GEARSHIFT LEVER O PARKING BRAKE Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position 10 GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine OPERATION WEAR YOUR The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while op erating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide FORESIGHT IS BETTE
2. Replace Fuel Filter 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjectedto operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean orreplace airfilter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer FORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check brake operation Check tire pressure Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation Check for loose fasteners BE 14 SOSA Replace blades more often when mowing sandy soil 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery 5 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft Ibs maximum Do not overtighten LUBRICATION CHART DSPINDLE DSPINDLE ZERK ZERK FRONT WHEEL WHEEL BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK ENGINE oc 4 o c
3. 3 8 16 Unc Knob Rd 1 2 13 Plstc Thds Blk Rod Brake LT Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 16 Ga Pin Cotter 1 8 X 3 4 Cad Rod Brake Parking LT YT Cap Brake Parking Black Bracket Transmission Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot Nibbed Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id Washer 21 32 X 1X 16 Ga Pin Roll 3 16 X 1 Pulley Composite Flat Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 3 Keeper Belt Idler Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv STL 33 KEY PART NO NO 49 123205X 50 172110612 51 73680600 52 73680500 53 105710 55 105709 56 17060620 57 130801 59 169691 61 17120614 62 88838 63 175410 64 171170764 65 10040700 66 154778 70 134683 74 137057 75 121749X 76 12000001 77 123583 78 121748 79 2228M 96 4497H 112 19091210 113 127285 116 72140608 120 73900600 145 74490540 150 175456 151 19133210 170 178394 202 72110614 212 145212 250 17060612 DESCRIPTION Retainer Belt Style Spring Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16unc X 1 1 2 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc Link Clutch 7 66 Spring Return Clutch 6 75 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 V Belt Ground Drive 95 Keeper Belt Chassis Span Ctr Screw 3 8 16 x 875 Cover Pedal Blk Round Engine Pulley LT YT Bolt Hex 7 16 20x4 Gr 5 Washer Lock Hcl Spr 7 16 Keeper Belt Engine Guide Belt Mower Drive RH Spacer Axle Washer 25 32 X 11 4 X 16 Ga E ring 5133 75 Key Square 2 0 X 1845 1865 Washer 25 32 X 1 5 8 X 16
4. 32 x 7 8x16 Ga Bracket Grille Lh Screw Hex 8 18 x 7 8 Bracket Grille Rh Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 75 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 Insert Lens Reflect Plug Button BIk 359 Dia Choke NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538C PRODUCT NO 954 56 77 96 DRIVE Va BREE ar a an VON 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538C PRODUCT NO 954 56 77 96 DRIVE KEY PART NO NO 1 1254 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17060512 7 162240 8 131679 10 176020416 11 105701X 12 19151216 13 174550412 14 10040400 18 174780616 19 173800600 21 106933 22 130804 24 73350600 25 106888 26 19131316 27 76020412 28 175765 29 71673 30 174973 32 74760512 34 175578 35 120183 36 19211616 37 1572 38 179114 39 74760648 41 175556 47 127783 48 154407 DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless Model 205 544c Order parts from transaxle manu facturer Spring Return Brake Pulley Transaxle 18 tires Ring Retainer 5100 62 Strap Torque 30 Degrees RH Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Plate Rod Shift T a Rod Shifter Blk Pin Cotter 1 8 X 1 Cad Washer Plate Shf 388 Sq Hole Washer 15 32 X 3 4 X 16 Ga Bolt 1 4 28 unf Gr 8 w Patch Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 1 Gr 5 Nut lock Hex w Ins
5. Battery NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538C PRODUCT NO 954 56 77 96 CHASSIS 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538C PRODUCT NO 954 56 77 96 CHASSIS KEY PART NO NO 1 174620 2 176554 3 17060612 5 155272 6 174643X013 8 155138 9 168347X011 10 172140608 11 174996 12 145660 13 172105 010 15 74180512 16 173510500 17 159639 550 18 184921 24 174780616 25 19131312 26 73800600 28 179101 29 140273 599 30 169465X550 31 136619 33 179716 550 34 179717 550 35 172110606 37 17490508 38 175710 51 73800400 52 19091416 53 144697 54 161464 55 144696 57 74780412 145 156524 205 17490608 206 170165 208 17670608 209 17000612 212 156229 5479 DESCRIPTION Chassis Drawbar Stretch Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Bumper Hood Dash Saddle Silkscreen Fit Gd Clip Retainer Slide On Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Slkscr Dash RH Screw Mach TRHD 5 16 18uncx3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Unc Hood Bumper Hood Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grille Lens Asm Lens Grille Private Label Fender Bracket Fender Repl 109873x Footrest Pnt LH Footrest Pnt RH Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 X3 4 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Nut Lock W Insert 1 4 20unc Washer 9
6. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Maintenance section of this manual e To change engine oil see the Maintenance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING OPERATION CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during stor age Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the ga
7. Ga Key Woodruff Retainer Spring 1 Washer 9 32 X 3 4 X 10 Ga Strap Torque 90 Degrees LH Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3 8 16 x 1 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 Bolt Hex Flg Hd 5 16 18 x Gr 5 Spacer Retainer Lt Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga Keeper Belt Transaxle Gear Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Gr 5 Nut Hex Flg Lock Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538C PRODUCT NO 954 56 77 96 STEERING REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538C PRODUCT NO 954 56 77 96 STEERING KEY PART NO NO 1 140044X428 2 175131 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 175121 11 10040600 12 73940800 13 136518 15 145212 17 180641 26 126847 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 176020412 32 130465 36 155099 37 152927 38 140045 428 39 19183812 40 7810H 41 1007111 42 145054 428 43 121749 44 180640 46 121232 47 183226 51 73540400 54 71130420 65 160367 67 172140618 68 169827 71 175146 82 169835 85 133835 88 175118 91 175553 DESCRIPTION Wheel Steering Ayp P L Blk Axle Asm Spindle Asm LH Spindle Asm RH Bearing Race Thrust Harden Washer 25 32 X 1 5 8 X 16 Ga Washer 27 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg Blk Link Drag Washer Lock Hcl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unf Spacer earing Axle Front Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Bushing Link Drag Blk LR Washer 13 32 X 7 8
8. ac cidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug WARNING Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor WARNING only the attach ments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dan gerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor WARNING A Engine exhaust some of its constituents and cer tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals knowntothe State of Californiato cause cancerand birth defects or other reproductive harm 4 WARNING A Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE OIL TYPE API SF SJ OIL CAPACITY SPARK PLUG GAP 030 GROUND SPEED TIRE PRESSURE CHARGING SYSTEM BATTERY BLADE BOLT TORQUE 1 25 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 above 32 F SAE 5W 30 below 32 F 3 PINTS CHAMPION RC12YC FORWARD 151 1 1 2nd 2 2 3 3 4th 4 4 5th 4 9 REVER
9. end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis Connectone endofthe BLACK cabletothe NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery e Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery e RED cable last from both batteries WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY FIG 24 REPLACING BATTERY See Figs 25 and 26 WARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connect ing battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acci dental grounding e Lift seat pan to raised position e Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor e Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery e Firstconnect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Slide terminal cover over terminal e Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative ter minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely SEAT PAN FIG 25 TERMINAL COVER POSITIVE RED CABLE BLACK CABLE FI
10. 00002 5 19211621 6 120183 7 109413 8 124526 11 139865 12 139866 13 4939 15 173288 16 173350800 17 175689 18 173800800 19 139868 20 163552 31 169865 32 73540600 DESCRIPTION Wire Asm Inner Sprg w plunger Shaft Asm Lift RH Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 21 Ga Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id Grip Handle Bicycle Matte Blk Button Plunger Black Link Lift LH Fixed Length Link Lift RH Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Nut Lockw Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 41 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538C PRODUCT NO 954 56 77 96 REPAIR PARTS MOWER DECK 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538C PRODUCT NO 954 56 77 96 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO NO 1 170280 2 72140506 3 138017 4 169970 5 4939M 6 178024 8 850857 9 10030600 10 140296 11 138497 Ss 134148 139774 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485 16 174493 19 132827 21 73680500 23 137607 24 105304 25 123713X 26 110452 27 106736 428 28 19111016 29 106735 30 173984 31 129963 32 153532 33 178342 36 131494 40 173680600 45 4497H 53 130840 DESCRIPTION Mower Housing Assembly Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Bracket Asm Fr Sway Bar Bracket Deck Sway Bar 38 42 Retainer Spring Bar Sway Deck B
11. A OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO WE1538C 15 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 WEEDEATER 186778 1 23 03 JH PRINTED IN U S A SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE ON MOWERS IMPORTANT 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 Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine e Clearthe area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow ing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while back ing Beaware ofthe mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Slow down before turning e Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking br
12. ARGE RETAINER SPRING FIG 15 IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRAC TOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 15 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor Lower lift lever to its lowest position e Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs e Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs e Connect anti swaybar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring e Pushclutch cable housing guide into bracket slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring Place flat washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring Install belt onto engine pulley SMALL RETAINER SPRING _ Ca SQUARE HOLE ENGINE PULLEY RETAINER SPRINGS BOTH SIDES DEFLECTOR SHIELD SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs 16 and 17 e Raise mower to its highest position Atthe midpoint of both sides of mower measure he
13. ASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Y Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Y Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Y Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline 4 Y Become familiar with all controls their location and Y NX 55 555 function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning R N H L N gt 0 REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION E os D ENGINE LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OU r m E OVER TEMP FUEL OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVE
14. E See Fig 21 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE e Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and en gage parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and gage parking brake e Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod e Ifdistance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A e Road testtractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED JAM NUT OPERATING ARM TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 22 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installa
15. G 26 NEGATIVE SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill e Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting e Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 27 Raise hood e Unsnap headlight wire connector Standin front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 28 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move throttle control lever from slow to choke position Slowly move lever from choke to fast position e Check that holes in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line up If holes A are not aligned loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are alig
16. Inc In Canada contact Outdoor Products Customer Service Dept Electrolux Canada Corp 250 Bobby Jones Expressway 7075 Ordan Drive Augusta GA 30909 USA Mississauga Ontario L5T 1K6 giving the model number serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was purchased THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRAN TIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES Some areas do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last so the above limi tations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from locale to locale This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 45 SERVICE POLICY TECUMSEH Issued January 1980 WA Bi RA N T Revised January 1991 TECUMSEH LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A Products Warranted Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company Tecumseh subject to the limitations contained below will at its option repair or replace without charge for parts or labor only any part of anew Power Train Component which as used herein means and includes the transaxle gear box transmission differenti
17. MODEL NUMBER WE1538C PRODUCT NO 954 56 77 96 DECALS 6 15 7 12 14 5 5 9 11 6 KEY PART 1 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 181251 Decal Clutch Brake Eng Fr 12 162389 Decal Hood RH 3 184768 Decal Engine HP 14 162390 Decal Hood LH 4 170563 Decal Warning 15 145005 Decal Caution Battery 5 180521 Decal Pnl Sd 16 157163 Decal Oper Sdl P L Gear Dr Eng 6 157140 Decal Fender Danger English 17 136832 Decal V Belt Sch 7 162398 Decal Ins Str Wh 138311 Decal Handle Height Adj 9 171448 Fender 186778 Manual Owner s English 10 162391 Decal Deck Grasseater 186779 Manual Owner s French 11 162392 Decal Grille Weedeater WHEELS amp TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Tire valve 2 65139 Stem Valve 4 10 3 106222 Front 4 59904 Tube Front Service item only 5 106732X624 Rim assembly 6 front 6 278H Fitting Grease Front wheel only 11 7 9040H Bearing Flange Front wheel only 8 106108X624 Rim assembly 8 rear 9 124635X Tire Rear 10 7152J Tube Rear Service item only 11 104757 428 Hub Axle 144334 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538C PRODUCT NO 954 56 77 96 MOWER LIFT 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538C PRODUCT NO 954 56 77 96 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO NO 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767 4 120
18. PPED WITH A SPECIAL O e ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS 721 WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST IGNITION SWITCH 0 REMOVABLE POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 27 REPAIR PARTS PRODUCT NO 954 56 77 96 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 1538 ELECTRICAL 28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538C PRODUCT NO 954 56 77 96 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO NO 1 163465 2 74760412 8 176689 16 176138 21 175685 22 4152 24 4799 25 146147 26 175158 27 173510400 28 4207 29 121305X 30 175566 33 140401 40 179720 41 71110408 42 131563 43 178861 48 140844 52 141940 90 180449 DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc X 3 4 Box Battery Switch Interlock Harness Asm Light W 4152j Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery Fuse 20 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Key Ign Harness Ign Bolt Fin 1 4 20 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Adapter Ammeter Protection Wire Loop Cover Terminal
19. R THAN NO SIGHT HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig 5 Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold e Place parking brake lever in ENGAGED position and release pressure from clutch brake pedal Pedal should remain in BRAKE position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED POSITION THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL LEVER IGNITION KEY DISENGAGED BRAKE POSITION GEARSHIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED POSITION CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL DRIVE POSITION STOPPING See Fig 5 MOWER BLADES stop mower blades move attachment clutch lever to DISENGAGEP position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position Move gearshift lever to neutral N position ENGINE e Move throttle control to slow position NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire e Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine 11 vision safety mask over spectacles or stan
20. RSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT Cb LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury FREE WHEEL Automatic Models CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION when used without the alert symbol indicates a situation that could result in damage Failure to follow instructions to the tractor and or engine could result in serious injury Or e HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which death The safety alert symbol uma if not avoided could result in death serious injury is used to identify safety inform and or property damage ation about hazards which can rd FIRE indicates a hazard which if not avoided result in death serious injury could result in death serious injury and or and or property damage property damage OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH BRAKE
21. SE 1 4 FRONT 14 PSI REAR 12 PSI 3 AMPS BATTERY 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS 28 MIN 230 CASE SIZE U1R 27 35 FT LBS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor Ithasbeen designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Shouldyou experience any problem you cannot easily rem please contact your nearest authorized service center department We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Storage sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system 15 equipped with a Spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center department See REPAIR PARTS section of
22. SEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 2 1 2 wrenches Pliers 1 9 16 wrench Tire pressure gauge Utility knife When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON e Remove all accessible loose parts parts cartons from carton e Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 10 12 FT LBS TORQUE e Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter e Assemble large flat washer 1 2 hex nut and tighten securely e Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel R
23. WHILE IN STORAGE e Drain the fuel tank e Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean en gine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER S Remove spark plug s e Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole s into cylinder s e Turn ignition key to START position for a few seconds to distribute oil e Replace with new spark plug s OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems e f possible store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt e Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form a
24. X 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 8 X 3 4 Cad Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash Screw Cap Wheel Steer Ayp Washer 9 16 ID X 2 3 8 OD 12 Ga Nut Lock Center 3 8 24un Adaptor Wheel Strg Boot Dash Steering Washer 25 32 X 1 14 X 16 Ga Extension Steering Cap Spindle Fr Top Fitting Grease Nut Crownlock 1 4 28 Bolt Hex 1 4 28unf x 1 1 4 Gr 8 Spacer Brace Axle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 unc x 2 3 4 Brace Axle Steering Asm Bracket Susp Chassis Front Fastener Christmas Tree Bolt Shoulder 7 16 20 Clip Steering NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 35 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538C PRODUCT NO 954 56 77 96 REPAIR PARTS ENGINE 2 5 O hm l lt z D Been lt lt L 6 o o 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538C PRODUCT NO 954 56 77 96 ENGINE KEY PART NO NO 1 170551 2 17720408 EMEN 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 16 11050600 23 169837 29 137180 31 184900 32 140527 33 123487 37 137040 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 72 183906 78 17060620 81 73510400 DESCRIPTION Control Th ch Flag Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine B amp S 282H07 Order parts from engine manufacturer Muffler Exhaust Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield BRN DBR Guard Kit Spark Arresto
25. air pressure Worn bent or loose blade Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installed Improper blades used Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 2 3 4 5 6 Y 8 9 0 1 Sek eck Switch is OFF Bulb s or lamp s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 26 9r PO Ne PONS mM Stan Pons PO OO BG CORRECTION Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed in this manual Clean around mandrels to ope
26. ake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Turn off blades when not mowing e Stop engine before removing grass catcher or un clogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light e Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs e Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road Ways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck e Dataindicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower re lated injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage Il SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO Mow up and down slopes not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall g
27. al and right angle drives and any part of the Power Train Component EXCEPT any new Power Train Component incorporated in equipment used for commercial or rental purposes which is found upon examination by any Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet or by Tecumseh s factory in Grafton Wisconsin to DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND OR WORKMANSHIP if received by Tecumseh or a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet for such examination within TWO YEARS from the date of sale to the original consumer purchaser of Peerless Series 820 900 910 915 920 930 transaxles and Series 1100 angle drive and ONE YEAR for all other Peerless products New Power Train Components incorporated in equipment used for commercial purposes are warranted in the same manner and to the same extent EXCEPT such Power Train Components are warranted for NINETY 90 DAYS ONLY and must be received by Tecumseh or by a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet for such examination within 90 days from the date of sale to the original purchaser New Power Train Components Incorporated in equipment used for rental purposes are warranted in the same manner and to the same extent EXCEPT such Power Train Components are warranted for THIRTY 30 DAYS ONLY and must be received by Tecumseh or a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet within 30 days from the date of sale to the original purchaser B Products And Items Not Warranted 1 Alterations or Modifications of Power Train Components 2 Accidents Normal Mai
28. are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed e The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2 1 2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and after moderate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc move OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig 6 Yourtractor isequipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine Select desired height of cut Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place ATTACHMENT LIFT LE VER HIGH POSITION 22 N LOW A POSITION 7 N ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER DISENGAGED POSITION Aw SHIELD FIG 6 TO OPERATE ON HILLS e Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills slowing is nec
29. art s of a Power Train Component The seller or dealer of part s of a Power Train Component has no authority whatsoever to make any representations or promises on behalf of Tecumseh or to modify the terms or limitations of Tecumseh s warranty in any way 46 Lv SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ALo This js 242 NG DO rre 15 DE REE LINE ES j ASA MM RE ZA ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX WARNING To avoid serious injury operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill WEEDEATER
30. dard safety glasses IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas USE CONTROL See Fig 5 Always operate engine at full throttle e Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Fullthrottle offers the best bagging and mower perfor mance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 5 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever e Start tractor with clutch brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral N position Move gearshift lever to desired position Slowly release clutch brake to start ment IMPORTANT BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS FAILURE TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR TRANSAXLE TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 5 The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height e Grasp lift lever Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position The cutting height range is approximately 1 1 2 to 4 The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine notrunning These heights
31. disengaged position e Whentheengineis running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine e The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 8 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades e Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer se curing blade e Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY e Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown e Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED 15 MANDREL ASSEMBLY TRAILING EDGE UP CENTER HOLE LOCK WASHER e FLAT WASHER BLADE BOLT GRADE 8 A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD FIG 8 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 9 NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An un balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and
32. e purchaser Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by Electrolux Home Products Battery Warranty On products equipped with a Battery we will replace without charge to you any battery which we find to be defective in manufacture during the first ninety 90 days of ownership After ninety 90 days we will exchange the Battery charging you 1 12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the date of the original sale Battery must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and main tained in accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product Exclusions Excluded from this Warranty are belts blades blade adapters normal wear normal adjustments standard hardware and normal maintenance In the event you have a claim under this Warranty you must return the product to an authorized service deal er Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty please contact Electrolux Home Products
33. e s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required SAFETY RULES Asa Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never carry children They fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Keep children out ofthe mowing area and underthe watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could over turn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible WARNING In order to prevent
34. ear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns The two front links must remain equal in length e Whendistance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links e Recheck side to side adjustment TRUNNION LINKS REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig 20 The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake BELT REMOVAL Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGEP position e Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Disconnect R H suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring e Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys belt away from mower BELT INSTALLATION Work new belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys e Install new belt into engine pulley grove e Reconnect suspension arm and secure with re tainer spring Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS R H SUSPENSION ARM ENGINE PULLEY MANDREL PULLEY PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEY TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAK
35. emove protective materials from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID INSERT e 1 2 HEX NUT LARGE FLAT STEERING WHEEL ADAPTER EXTENSION SHAFT 1 4 HEX BOLT 1 4 LOCKNUT LOWER STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY HOWTO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT See Fig 2 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt Remove adjustment bolt lock washer and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor Pivotseatupward and remove from the cardboard pack ing Remove the cardboard packing and discard e Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan e Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjust ment bolt lockwasher and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat e Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely SHOULDER FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER lt ADJUSTMENT BOLT FIG 2 CHECK BATTERY See Fig 3 Lift seat pan to raised position e If this battery is put into service after month and yea
36. erformed The purchaser shall be responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with the transportation of Power Train Components and or part s of the Power Train Components submitted for inspection and or warranty work D Limitation of Damages and Implied Warranties The foregoing EXPRESSED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES Neither Tecumseh nor any of its affiliates makes any warranties representations or promises written or oral as to the quality of the Power Train Component or any of its parts other than as set forth herein ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT THAT EITHER MAY APPLY TO ANY PART S OF POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTIES DEFINED IN PARAGRAPH A HEREOF IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEH BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES AND OR EXPENSES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state E No Dealer Warranty Tecumseh neither assumes nor authorizes any other person natural or corporate to assume for Tecumseh any other obligations or liabilities in connection with or with respect to any p
37. essary move throttle control lever to slower position e f stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake e Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal all turns slowly WARNING Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope 12 TOTRANSPORT e Raiseattachmentliftto highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position Do not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 MPH NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac tor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL e The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil e
38. eventual damage to mower and engine blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind ing wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower e To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not e Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced CENTER HOLE MAINTENANCE BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use However periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life Keep battery and terminals clean Keep battery bolts tight Keep small vent holes open e Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to leak power Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat tery cable and remove batte
39. fect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center department SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig 23 Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose e Repair tire and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key e Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove e Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE SQUARE KEY REAR ____ gt WHEEL ONLY TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 24 WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE sec tion of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITHA 12 VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one
40. ight from bottom edge of mower to ground Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1 4 of each other e f adjustment is necessary make adjustment on one side of mower only To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Three fullturns of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 e Recheck measurements after adjusting BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 18 and 19 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its high est position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown e Before making any necessary adjustments check that both front links are equal in length e If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than 20 r
41. ine has started move throttle control to idle position Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Slowly release clutch brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position e Turn ignition key to OFF position Continue with the instructions that follow ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance e Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Y CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC TOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLE
42. l it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mow ing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by se lecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems gt Q Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Jo 0 J4 Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil with oil filter Change Engine Oil without oil filter E Y Y Y Hes lt N Clean Air Filter Clean Air Screen Inspect Muffler Spark Arrester Replace Oil Filter If equipped lt N NIE Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
43. leaves and trash from tractor and mower SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST MENTS Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key to STOP and remove key Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig 15 Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED posi tion Move attachment lift ever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Remove small retainer spring and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket e Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by re moving retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor FLAT WASHER CLUTCH SPRING SMALL RETAINER SPRING CLUTCH SPRING RETAINER SPRING El N A ANTI SWAY BAR COLLAR cb b cb V HOUSING GUIDE L
44. ler Arm Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 Upstop Deck Front 38 Screw 5 16 1 x 3 4 Rod Brake LH Rod Brake RH Bolt Carriage Idler Spring Return Idler Retainer Spring Yellow Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Bracket Clutch Cable Clutch Cable 38 46 Washer Flat 3 8 Type B Spring Retainer Spring Retention LVR CLTCH CAB Spacer Clutch Cable Rod Clutch Cable 3 8 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 Mandrel Assembly Includes Housing Shaft and Shaft Hard ware Only Pulley not Included Replacement Mower Complete NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm SERVICE NOTES 44 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi als and workmanship For a period of two 2 years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser we will repair or replace at our option without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions 1 This warranty does not apply to the engine other than EHP manufactured transaxle transmission components battery except as noted below or components parts thereof Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty on these items Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of th
45. n GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRI CATED USE ONLY A DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main tenance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear then brake must be adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TIRES e Maintain proper air pressure in tires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual e Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber e Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are work ing properly If your tractor does not function as described repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the clutch brake pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the
46. n vent holes Turn switch ON Replace bulb s or lamp s Check replace light switch Check wiring and connections Replace fuse Replace battery Check clean all connections Replace regulator Replace alternator Move throttle control to SLOW position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538C PRODUCT NO 954 56 77 96 SCHEMATIC RED BLACK BATTERY BERN 1 AMMETER FUSE STARTER OPTIONAL BEE e BLACK e WHITE ee SOLENOID S CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL UP SWITCH x IGNITION 21010000070 NOT OCCUPIED WHITE O O E 1 7 BLACK 777 poet wx 5 C ATTMENTOLUTOH S Le SINUS Back CLUTCH OFF rn OO meter O 5 OPTIONAL ___ BLACK IGNITION O Eres e p PUEL Pan 2 PLUGS ON BLUE AN LINE TWIN CYL ENGINES e SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM 1 20 3 AMP DC 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED BE A See 222 FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID BED EN IF SO EQUIPPED K GRANGE RPM DIODE LALTERNATOR 1 ee a PNE 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS BROWN BLACK EQUI
47. nd will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVERTRACTORWHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration Out of fuel Engine not CHOKED properly Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Dirty air filter Bad spark plug Weak or dead battery Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Clutch brake pedal not depressed Attachment clutch is engaged Weak or dead battery Blown fuse Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty ignition switch Faulty solenoid or starter Faulty operator presence switch es Weak or dead battery Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty solenoid or starter Cutting too much grass too fast Throttle in position Dirty air filter Low oil level dirty oil Faulty spark plug Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Water in fuel gt Spark plug wire loose Dirty engine air screen fins Dirty clogged muffler Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adj
48. ned Tighten clamp screw securely GOVERNOR GOVERNOR CONTROL PLATE CONTROL LEVER HOLES A THROTTLE CABLE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset atthe factory and adjustment should not be necessary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment see engine manual High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust dam age may result IMPORTANT NEVERTAMPERWITHTHE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more WARNING Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame orspark Allowtheengineto cool before storing in any enclosure TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage When mower is to be stored fora period of time clean itthoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area Clean entire tractor See CLEANING in the Mainte nance section of
49. ntenance Failure to follow the Original Equipment Manufacturer s Manual This warranty covers only parts of new Power Train Components which are found upon examination to be defective in material or workmanship as delivered to the original purchaser This warranty does not cover defects caused by depreciation or damage caused by normal wear accidents improper maintenance improper use or abuse of the product failure to follow the instructions contained in an Instruction Manual for the operation of the Power Train Component and parts The cost of normal maintenance and replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser C Securing Warranty Service Warranty service can be arranged for by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor or by contacting Tecumseh c o Service Manager Engine and Transmission Group Service Division 900 North Street Grafton Wisconsin 53024 Warranty service can only be performed by a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet or by Tecumseh at its factory in Grafton Wisconsin At the time of requesting warranty service evidence must be presented of the date of sale to the original purchaser The purchaser shall pay any charges for making service calls and or for transporting the product to and from the place where the inspection and or warranty work is p
50. oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 10 and 11 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm e Catch oil in a suitable container e Remove fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil e Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting OIL DRAIN VALVE YELLOW CAP FIG 11 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise To open pull out on the drain valve After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this man ual Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove di
51. oke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly then move throttle control to fast posi tion This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature e The attachments can also be used during the engine warm up period NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 13 M OWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per formance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the machine This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 7 If grass is extremely tal
52. olt 3 8 24 x 1 25 Grade 8 Washer Lock 3 8 Washer Hardened The following blades are available Blade 38 Hi Lift For bagging and discharging Blade 38 Mulching Std For mulching mowers only Blade 38 Mulching Premium For better wear when mulching Shaft Assembly Mandrel Vented Includes Key Number 6 Housing Mandrel Vented Bearing Ball Mandrel Stripper Vented Mower Deck Bolt Shoulder Nut Bracket Mower Deflector Cap Sleeve Spring Torsion Deflector Nut Push Shield Deflector Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Rod Hinge Screw Thdrol Washer Head Washer Spacer Pulley Mandrel Nut Toplock Pulley Idler Flat Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Retainer Brake Assembly 43 KEY NO 54 55 56 67 68 69 86 87 88 89 96 97 107 108 109 110 118 122 123 146 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 178515 133840 165723 106932 144200 76020312 7631 128772 19111216 19131612 74930620 73930600 133502 133503 74760640 142587 17060512 131289 169971 165891 169022 165898 19091216 169670 172758 169674 169675 169671 169672 169669 17720408 130794 170317 DESCRIPTION Washer Hardened Idler Arm Assembly Spacer Retainer Knob V Belt 42 Mower Pin Cotter 3 32 x 3 4 Runner LH Runner RH Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Washer 13 32 x 1 x 12 Ga Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Mulcher Nut Centerlock 3 8 16 Unc Spacer Retainer Stiffener Id
53. ottle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen fins Clean replace muffler Check all wiring See Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Replace blade mandrel Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight s not working if so equipped Battery will not charge Engine backfires when turning engine OFF CAUSE 1 Faulty operator safety presence control system Worn bent loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Obstruction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel Engine speed too slow Travel speed too fast Wet grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire
54. r Flat Scrn Tank Fuel Front Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga Screw Socket Head 5 16 18 x 1 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1538C PRODUCT NO 954 56 77 96 SEAT KEY PART NO NO 1 127426 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 73800600 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 182493 12 121246X 13 121248X lt DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Seat Pivot Bolt Hex 3 8 16 X 1 Washer 13 32 X 1 X10Ga Clip Push In Hinged Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat Blk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 38 KEY NO 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 25 26 72050412 134300 121250 123976 171852 73800500 71110814 19171912 127018 10040800 DESCRIPTION Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A Nut Lock Hex w lns 5 16 18 Bolt Hex Washer 17 32 X 1 3 16 X 12 Ga Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 X 62 Washer Lock Hlcl Spr 1 2 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR
55. r indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in the Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions SEAT PAN NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position e Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position e Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Op eration section for location and function of controls AWARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects e Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com pleted Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline e Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Startthe engine After eng
56. rass can hide obstacles e Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Follow the manufacturers recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability e Useextracare with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction e Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose trac tion disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes lil CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for
57. ridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean cartridge CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or dam age SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 14 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season Iffuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required e With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor sure there no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline 18 FUEL FILTER FIG 14 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans mission are covered to keep water out Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass
58. rt and stubborn dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig 12 Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins To reassemble reverse above procedure BLOWER HOUSING SCREWS SCREWS OIL FILL TUBE AS SEMBLY ENGINE COOLING FINS FIG 12 17 AIR FILTER See Fig 13 Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Replace pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions e Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine e Remove cover Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre cleaner from base e Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge e Place new pre cleaner and cartridge firmly in base e Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deterioration of the cart
59. ry from tractor e Rinse the battery with plain water and dry e Cleanterminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 C 20 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG 10 16 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten
60. s tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE See Fig 5 When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine e Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position e Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insertkey into ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the ch
61. small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Never run a machine inside a closed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear dam age and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recom mended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blad
62. this manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES STORAGE ASSEMBIY tetra nenne eraot anie TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATION reete nnne REPAIR PARTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE UNASSEMBLED 5 Steering Wheel 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge gt 1 Lock Steering Wheel Washer 1 2 Insert Steering Boot 8 Steering 1 Bolt Extension Steering Wheel Shaft Adapter 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys 2 Keys O Slope Sheet Xu 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR AS
63. this manual e Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt re placementinstructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting BATTERY Fully charge the battery for storage e After a period of time in storage battery may require recharging help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage battery cables should be dis connected and battery cleaned thoroughly see TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the Mainte nance section of this manual e After cleaning leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals H battery is removed from tractor for storage do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces 24 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE
64. tion guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Remove belt downward from around engine pulley Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep ers Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor BELT INSTALLATION Carefully work new belt down between transaxle belt keepers and onto the input pulley Slide belt into the center span keeper Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley e Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this sec tion of manual ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCHING STATIONARY CENTER SPAN KEEPER TRANSAXLE PULLEY FIG 22 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to af
65. ustment Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 25 Build up of grass leaves and trash under mower 10 Jet T 2470 Qh L O 5 gt CORRECTION Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Depress clutch brake pedal Disengage attachment clutch Recharge or replace battery Replace fuse Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace ignition switch Check replace solenoid or starter Contact an authorized service center department Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed Adjust thr

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