Weed Eater WE12538M User Manual

MODEL NO. WE12538M

12.5 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor

For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297

For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886

®

184071 1.21.03 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 THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE

TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

I. 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 in struc tions, to operate the machine.

• Clear the 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.

• Be aware of the 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.

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass catcher or un clog ging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artiﬁ cial light.

• Do not operate the machine while under the inﬂ uence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for trafﬁ c when operating near or crossing road ways.

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect them selves 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.

II. 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.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other at tach ments. These can change the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly down the slope.

Tall grass can hide obstacles.

slow

and

gradual

straight

DO NOT:

•

Do not

turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

•

Do not

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

cause sliding.

•

Do not

on the ground.

•

Do not

turn on slopes unless necessary, and then,

mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.

mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could

try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot

use grass catcher on steep slopes.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity. 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 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.

Never

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are ﬂ ammable 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 ﬂ ame, 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 op er a tion 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 run ning.

• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, dam age, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check com po nents and replace with manufacturer's rec om mend ed parts, when nec es sary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing

.

them.

• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

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SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

• Be 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. Al ways look down and behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

• 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 small children.

• Mow 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 overturn 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 ac ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug.

WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

WARNING: Tow only the attachments that are rec om mend ed by and comply with spec i ﬁ ca tions of the man u fac tur er of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the low est possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dan ger ous. Tires can lose trac tion with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its con stit u ents, and cer tain vehicle com po nents contain or emit chem i cals known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth de fects or oth er re pro duc tive harm.

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related ac ces so ries contain lead and lead compounds, chem i cals known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 3 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

(GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:

1st 1.1 2nd 2.2 3rd 3.3 4th 4.4 5th 4.9 REVERSE: 1.4

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 12 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 28 MIN. CCA: 230 CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 27-35 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni cians and the proper tools to ser vice or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor prop erly. 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 “Stor age” sec tions of this own er’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and should not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is 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 mufﬂ er is available through your nearest authorized service center/depar tment (See RE PA I R PARTS section of this manual).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES .........................................................2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................. 4

ASSEMBLY................................................................. 6-8

OPERATION ............................................................. 9-13

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 14

MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 14-18

SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ............................19-23

STORAGE .................................................................... 24

TROU BLE SHOOT ING ............................................25-26

REPAIR PARTS ...................................................... 28-43

WARRANTY................................................................. 45

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

Steering Wheel

Insert

Steering Wheel

Seat

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

(1) Lock

Washer 1/2

Steering

Boot

Steering Wheel

Adapter

(1) Large Flat Washer

Steering

Extension

Shaft

(1) Bolt

(1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use

Keys

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

(1) Locknut 1/2-20

(1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4

(1) Locknut 1/4-28

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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 ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard 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 man ual, it means when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

• Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels ﬂ at.

• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

STEERING WHEEL

ADAPT ER

1/4 LOCK NUT

INSERT

1/2 HEX NUT

LARGE FLAT WASHER

STEERING BOOT

TABS

EXTENSION SHAFT

1/4 HEX BOLT

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

• Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mount ing holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1/4 hex bolt and lock nut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 10-12 FT. LBS TORQUE.

• 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 steer ing shaft ex ten sion.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars are hor i zon tal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapt er.

• Assemble large ﬂ at washer, 1/2 hex nut and tighten se cure ly.

• Snap steering wheel insert into center of steer ing wheel.

• Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND RE MOVE ANY STA PLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNC TURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

LOWER STEERING SHAFT

TAB SLOTS

FIG. 1

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ASSEMBLY

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.

• Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and ﬂ at washer se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor.

• Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

• Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

• Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

• Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment bolt, lockwasher and ﬂ at washer loosely. Do not tighten

• Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

• 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.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER BOLT

FLAT WASHER

LOCK WASHER

ADJUSTMENT BOLT

FIG. 2

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 3)

• Lift seat pan to raised position.

• If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See “BATTERY” in the Maintenance sec tion of this manual for charg ing instructions).

SEAT PAN

LABEL

FIG. 3

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 Op er a tion section for location and function of con trols)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion.

• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake ped al.

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) po si tion.

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding deﬂ ector shield up against trac tor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion section for location and func tion of con trols)

WARNING: Before starting, read, un der stand and follow

all in struc tions 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.

• Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.

• Check engine oil level and ﬁ ll fuel tank with gasoline.

• 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.

• Start the engine. After engine has star ted, 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.

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

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ASSEMBLY

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinﬂ ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” 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 ﬁ gures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments sec tion 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.

✓

CHE CKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUAL ITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE 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 inﬂ ated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinﬂ ated at the factory).

✓ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inﬂ ated for leveling).

✓ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

✓ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IM POR TA N T ITEMS:

✓ Engine oil is at proper level. ✓ Fuel tank is ﬁ lled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gas o line.

✓ Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function. Operate them before you start the engine.

✓ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

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OPERATION

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

REVERSE

ENGINE OFF

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

NEUTRAL

LIGHTS ON

FUEL

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

ENGINE ON

OIL PRESSURE

HIGH

LOW

ENGINE START

BATTERY

DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

CHOKE

PARKING BRAKE

REVERSE

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury.

FAST

P

FORWARD

KEEP AREA CLEAR

SLOW

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

MOWER HEIGHT

15

SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

IGNITION

PARKING BRAKE

UNLOCKED

MOWER LIFT

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Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards which can result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

CAUTION when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in damage

to the tractor and/or engine.

HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

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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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

GEARSHIFT LEVER

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

IGNITION SWITCH

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER

MOWER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS

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.

FIG. 4

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 stop ping the engine.

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OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.

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 op er a tor to leave the seat without ﬁ rst setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and re lease pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should re main in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" POSITION

THROT TLE/CHOKE CONTROL LEVER

IGNITION KEY

IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY

POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DIS CHARGED, (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 pos si bil i ty, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com plete ly, as described above, before leav ing the operator's po si tion; to empty grass catch er, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 5)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate.

• Full throttle of fers the best bagging and mower per for mance.

"DIS EN GAGED" POSITION

PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

"BRAKE" POSITION

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION

PARKING BRAKE "DISENGAGED" POSITION

POSITION

GEARSHIFT LE VER

FIG.5

STOPPING (See Fig. 5)

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever to “DIS EN GAGED” po si tion.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” po si tion.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) po si tion.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow po si tion.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to “backﬁ re”.

• Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent un au tho rized use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 5)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever.

• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Move gearshift lever to desired position.

• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.

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.

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired po si tion.

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 not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

• 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 ﬁ rst cut relatively high; the second to desired height.

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OPERATION

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing 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 con trol.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the en tire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deﬂ ector shield in place.

"ENGAGED" POSITION

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HIGH PO SI TION

LOW POSITION

AT TACH MENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" PO SI TION

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment 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 ﬁ ve (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 AT TAC H MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with speciﬁ cations of the manufacturer of your tractor. 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

• The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already ﬁ lled with sum mer weight oil.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

• Remove oil ﬁ ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the 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 overﬁ ll.

• For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Maintenance sec tion of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.

DE FLEC TOR SHIELD

FIG. 6

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes great er than 15° and do not drive across any slope.

• Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

• To restar t movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Make all turns slowly.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of ﬁ ller neck. Do not overﬁ ll. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed 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 quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh ness.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open ﬂ ame.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GAS O LINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER START ING.

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OPERATION

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel sys tem should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage In struc tions 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 ﬁ rst 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.

• Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.

• Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED” position.

• Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.

• Insert key 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 ﬁ fteen sec onds 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 choke 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 position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the tem per a ture.

• 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.

MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor.

• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per for mance. 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 dis tri bu tion 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, drive ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until ﬁ nished (See Fig. 7 ).

FIG. 7

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible ﬁ re hazard from dried clip pings. Make ﬁ rst 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 dis charge of ma te ri al. Regulate ground speed by se lect ing a low enough gear to give the mower cut ting per for mance 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 at tach ment being used.

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MAINTENANCE

g

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems

T

Check for Loose Fasteners

R A

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

C

Lubrication Chart

T

Check Battery Level

0

Clean Battery and Terminals

R

Check Transaxle Cooling

Check V-Belts

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

E

Clean Air Filter

N G

Clean Air Screen

I

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

N

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

E

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

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.

BEFORE EACH USE

EVERY 8 HOURS

EVERY 25 HOURS

EVERY 50 HO

3

4

1,2

2

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum. Do not overti

URS

BEFORE STORAGE

EVERY SEASON

EVERY 100 HOURS

5

1

,

2

hten.

SERVICE DATES

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must main tain 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 or replace air ﬁ lter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air ﬁ lter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE 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.

LUBRICATION CHART

➀SPINDLE

ZERK

➀FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

➀GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE ➁REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORT EN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LU BRI CAT ING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LU BRI CAT ED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LU BRI CANT SPARINGLY.

➀SPINDLE

ZERK

➀FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

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➁ENGINE

MAINTENANCE

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any main te nance.

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 Ad just ments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this man ual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent ﬂ at 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 sys tems 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 disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any attempt by the op er a tor to leave the seat without ﬁ rst setting the parking brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the at tach ment clutch is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place bent or damaged blades.

TRAILING EDGE UP

CEN TER HOLE

LOCK WASHER

FLAT WASHER

BLADE BOLT (GRADE 8)*

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

MANDREL ASSEMBLY

STAR

BLADE

FIG. 8

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 9)

NOTE: We do not recommend sharp en ing blade - but if

you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a ﬁ le or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

• 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 bal anc er.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

• 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.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 8)

• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.

• Remove blade bolt, lock washer and ﬂ at washer se cur ing blade.

• 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.

• Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and ﬂ at washer in exact order as shown.

• Tight en blade bolt se cure ly (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.

15

5/8" BOLT OR PIN

CENTER HOLE

BLADE

FIG. 9

MAINTENANCE

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf ﬁ cient 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.

• 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 ﬁ rst then RED bat tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

• Clean terminals and batter y cable ends with wire brush until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY” in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this man u al).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear.

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 oil ﬁ ll 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 classiﬁ cation SF-SJ.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove oil ﬁ ll cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.

• Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the ﬁ tting.

OIL DRAIN VALVE

CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION

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 API service classiﬁ cation SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

SAE 30

5W-30

-20 0 30 40

F C

-30

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

-20 0

-10

32

10

60

80

20 30 40

FIG. 10

100

YEL LOW CAP

DRAIN TUBE

FIG. 11

• Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning coun ter clock wise.

• 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 ﬁ tting of the drain valve.

• Reﬁ ll engine with oil through oil ﬁ ll dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overﬁ ll. For approximate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this man u al.

• Use gauge on oil ﬁ ll cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick.

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MAINTENANCE

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum ﬁ bers.

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 12)

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling ﬁ ns to prevent engine damage from overheating.

• Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine.

• Cover oil ﬁ ll opening to prevent entry of dirt.

• Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling ﬁ ns.

• To reassemble, reverse above procedure.

SCREWS

OIL FILL TUBE AS SEM BLY

BLOWER HOUS ING

SCREWS

AIR SCREEN

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air ﬁ lter. 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 ﬁ rst.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

• Pull up on air ﬁ lter cover handle and rotate towards engine.

• Remove cover.

• Carefully remove air ﬁ lter cartridge and pre-cleaner from base.

• Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor.

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

• Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge ﬁ rmly in base.

• 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 de te ri o ra tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pres sur ized air to clean cartridge.

HAN DLE

ENGINE COOLING FINS

FIG. 12

SPARK PLUG

PRE-CLEANER

BASE

COVER

CARTRIDGE

TABS

SLOTS

FIG. 13

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MAINTENANCE

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded mufﬂ er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a ﬁ re hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs ﬁ rst. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 14)

The fuel ﬁ lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel ﬁ lter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel ﬂ ow to car bu re tor, re place ment is re quired.

• With engine cool, remove ﬁ lter and plug fuel line sec tions.

• Place new fuel ﬁ lter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP

FUEL FILTER

FIG. 14

CLEANING

• Clean engine, battery, seat, ﬁ nish, etc. of all foreign matter.

• Keep ﬁ nished 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 transmission 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, leaves and trash from tractor and mower.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

38

42

WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

• 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 “DIS EN GAGED” position.

• Move attachment lift lever forward to low er mower to its lowest po si tion.

• Roll belt off engine pulley.

• Remove small retainer spring, and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt.

• Remove large retainer spring, slide col lar off and push housing guide out of brack et.

• Disconnect anti-swaybar from chas sis bracket by remov ing re tain er spring.

• Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs.

• Disconnect front links from deck by re mov ing retainer springs.

• Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor.

FLAT WASHER

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 high est position.

• Slide mower under tractor with deﬂ ector shield to right side of tractor.

• Lower lift lever to its lowest po si tion.

• Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs.

• Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs.

• Connect anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring.

• Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring.

• Place ﬂ at washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring.

• Install belt onto engine pulley.

SMALL RETAINER SPRING

CLUTCH SPRING

RETAINER SPRING

ANTI-SWAY BAR

COLLAR

HOUSING GUIDE

CLUTCH SPRING

LARGE RE TAIN ER SPRING

FIG. 15

BRACKET

SUSPENSION ARMS

8 3

2 4

19

SQUARE HOLE

ENGINE PULLEY

FRONT LINK

RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES)

DEFLECTOR SHIELD

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inﬂ ated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinﬂ ated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 16 and 17)

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bot tom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other.

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link ad just ment nut on that side.

NOTE: Three full tur ns of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND

BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER

TO GROUND

rear, 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.

• When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “F” against trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

MANDREL

"D"

FIG. 18

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

“A”

GROUND LINE

“A”

FIG. 16

SUSPENSION ARM

LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG. 17

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 AD JUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUAL LY S O 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 highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis tance “D” directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are equal in length.

• If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.

• To 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

NUT "F"

TRUNNION

FRONT LINKS

NUT "E"

FIG. 19

TO 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 “DIS EN GAGED” po si tion.

• Move at tach ment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.

• Roll belt off engine pulley.

• Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from rear deck brack et by removing retainer spring.

• Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

• Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Work new belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

• Install new belt into engine pulley grove.

• Reconnect R.H. suspension arm and secure with re tain er spring.

• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all

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belt guides.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

38

42

R.H. SUSPENSION ARM

MANDREL PULLEY

8

3

2 4

RETAINER SPRING

MANDREL PULLEY

FIG. 20

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 21)

Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than ﬁ ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed.

TO CHECK BRAKE

• Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage 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 en gage parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.

• If distance is other than 1-1/2", loos en jam nut and turn nut “A” until dis tance becomes 1-1/2". Re tight en jam nut against nut “A”.

• Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if nec es sary. If stopping distance is still greater than ﬁ ve (5) feet in high est gear, further main te nance is nec es sary. Replace brake pads or contact a qualiﬁ ed service center.

ENGINE PULLEY

IDLER PULLEYS

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22)

Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

• Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE 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 en gine pulley.

• Pull belt slack toward rear of trac tor. Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by de ﬂ ect ing belt keep ers.

• Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Carefully work new belt down be tween 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.

• Install belt through stationary idler and clutch ing idler.

• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and in side all belt guides and keep ers.

• Install mower (See “TO IN STALL MOWER” in this sec tion of manual).

ENGINE PULLEY

CLUTCHING IDLER

CENTER SPAN KEEPER

STA TION ARY IDLER

TRANSAXLE PULLEY

WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”

1-1/2"

NUT “A”

OPERATING ARM

FIG. 21

JAM NUT

FIG. 22

TO AD JUST STEER ING 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 affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

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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).

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent ﬂ at tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

WAS H ERS

RE TAIN ING RING

AXLE COVER

SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 23

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 24)

WAR NING: Lead-acid batteries gen er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, ﬂ ame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion 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 man u al).

If “jumper ca bles” are used for emer gen cy starting, follow this pro ce dure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 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 end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK ca ble to the NEGA TIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and bat tery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

• BLACK cable ﬁ rst from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

• 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 ter mi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected ﬁ rst to prevent sparking from ac ci den tal grounding.

• Lift seat pan to raised position.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable ﬁ rst then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

• Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide terminal cover over terminal.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter mi nal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

SEAT PAN

FIG. 25

TER MI NAL COVER

POSITIVE (RED) CABLE

KEPS NUT

HEX BOLT

NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE

22

FIG. 26

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

• 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.

• 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.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector.

• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedure.

ENGINE

TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE (See Fig. 28)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad just ment 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.

• Check that holes “A” 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 aligned. Tighten clamp screw securely.

GOVERNOR CONTROL LEVER

GOVERNOR CONTROL PLATE

FIG. 27

HOOD

HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR

HOLES “A”

CLAMP SCREW

THROTTLE CABLE

FIG. 28

TO AD JUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary. However, minor ad just ment 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 - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVER SPEED ING 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 EQUIP MENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NEC ES SARY ADJUSTMENTS.

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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 trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open ﬂ ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en clo sure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See “CLEANING” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re place ment instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance sec tion of this man ual.

• Be 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.

• After a period of time in storage, battery may require re charg ing.

• To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be dis con nect ed and battery cleaned thoroughly (see “TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS

FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOIS TURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FOR MA TION OF ACIDS DURING STOR AGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and car bu re tor are empty.

• 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 minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age. 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 engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this man ual).

CYLINDER(S)

• Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

• Turn ignition key to “START” position for a few seconds to distribute oil.

• 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.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.

• 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 and will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE EN GINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.

2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section.

3. Engine ﬂ ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug.

5. Dirty air ﬁ lter. 5. Clean/replace air ﬁ lter.

6. Dirty fuel ﬁ lter. 6. Replace fuel ﬁ lter.

7. Water in fuel. 7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, reﬁ ll tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel ﬁ lter.

8. Loose or damaged wiring. 8. Check all wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 9. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments section.

10. Engine valves out of adjustment. 10. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Hard to start 1. Dirty air ﬁ lter. 1. Clean/replace air ﬁ lter.

2. Bad spark plug. 2. Replace spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Dirty fuel ﬁ lter. 4. Replace fuel ﬁ lter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel. 5. Drain fuel tank and reﬁ ll with fresh gasoline.

6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 7. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments section.

8. Engine valves out of adjustment. 8. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Engine will not turn over 1. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal.

2. Attachment clutch is engaged. 2. Disengage attachment clutch.

3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Blown fuse. 4. Replace fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals. 5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch. 7. Check/replace ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence switch(es). 9. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Engine clicks but will not 1. Weak or dead battery. 1. Recharge or replace battery. start 2. Corroded battery terminals. 2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring. 3. Check all wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 1. Set in “Higher Cut” position/reduce speed.

2. Throttle in “CHOKE” position. 2. Adjust throttle control.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Dirty air ﬁ lter. 4. Clean/replace air ﬁ lter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil.

6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel ﬁ lter. 7. Replace fuel ﬁ lter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8. Drain fuel tank and reﬁ ll with fresh gasoline.

9. Water in fuel. 9. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, reﬁ ll tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel ﬁ lter.

10. Spark plug wire loose. 10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11. Dirty engine air screen/ﬁ ns. 11. Clean engine air screen/ﬁ ns.

12. Dirty/clogged mufﬂ er. 12. Clean/replace mufﬂ er.

13. Loose or damaged wiring. 13. Check all wiring.

14. Carburetor out of adjustment. 14. See “To Adjust Carburetor” in Service Adjustments section.

15. Engine valves out of adjustment. 15. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Excessive vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Bent blade mandrel. 2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s). 3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department. clutch engaged

Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Mower deck not level. 2. Level mower deck.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Bent blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Mower blades will not 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 1. Remove obstruction. rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.

Poor grass discharge 1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4. Mower deck not level. 4. Level mower deck.

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Check tires for proper air pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 7. Clean underside of mower housing.

8. Mower drive belt worn. 8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Blades improperly installed. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10. Improper blades used. 10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of 11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Headlight(s) not working 1. Switch is “OFF”. 1. Turn switch “ON”. (if so equipped) 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

3. Faulty light switch. 3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Check wiring and connections.

5. Blown fuse. 5. Replace fuse.

Battery will not charge 1. Bad battery cell(s). 1. Replace battery.

2. Poor cable connections. 2. Check/clean all connections.

3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 3. Replace regulator.

4. Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.

Engine “backﬁ res” 1. Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW” 1. Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow when turning engine position for 30 seconds before stopping engine. to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine. “OFF”

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SCHEMATIC

A

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

RED

B

G

L

IGNITION

SWITCH

BLACK

RED

BLACK

BATTERY

RED

FUSE

WHITE

RED

M

STARTER

BLACK

SOLENOID

S

M

A1

CLUTCH / BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

WHITE

A2

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

BLACK

GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

SPARK

PLUG

(2 PLUGS ON

TWIN CYL. ENGINES)

BLACK

GAP

BLUE

BLACK

HOUR

METER

(OPTIONAL)

FUEL LINE

BLACK

WHITE

ATT'MENT CLUTCH

(CLUTCH OFF)

BLACK

IGNITION

UNIT

IGNITION SWITCH

CIRCUITPOSITION

OFF

M+G+A1

B+A1RUN/LIGHT

B+A1RUN

B + S + A1START

“MAKE”

NONE

A2+L

NONE

28 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM (CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED)

DIODE

14 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM (LIGHTS OFF)

FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID

(IF SO EQUIPPED)

ORANGE

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM

RED

LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT 5 AMP AC @ 3600 RPM

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

BROWN

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

ALTERNATOR

BLACK

HEADLIGHTS

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ELECTRICAL

42

24

22

21

41

33

30

27

43

27

25

27

26

40

16

48

8

27

2

1

52

29

28

90

28

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ELECTRICAL

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery 16 176138 Switch Interlock 21 175685 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11"red 25 146147 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12"black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key Ign 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1/4-20 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 Adapter Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 Cover Terminal Battery

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

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CHASSIS

212

208

26

30

25

31

209

11

24

209

15

209

26

9

18

25

17

29

24

5

209

8

209

53

12

51

28

54

52

55

57

33

206

26

6

16

35

10

2

3

37

3

35

205

38

3

38

34

26

205

1

13

145

37

208

30

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CHASSIS

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 174620 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar, Stretch 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper, Hood/Dash 6 174643X013 Saddle Silkscreen Flt Sdl 8 155138 Clip Retainer Slide-On 9 168347X011 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 11 174996 Panel Dash LH 12 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P.L 13 172105X010 Panel Slkscr Dash RH 15 74180512 Screw Mach TRHD 5/16-18uncx3/4 16 73510500 Nut Keps 5/16-18 Unc 17 159639x550 Hood 18 184921 Bumper Hood 24 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 Gr. 5 25 19131312 Washer 13/32 X 13/16 X 12 Ga 26 73800600 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc 28 179101 Grille/Lens Asm 29 140273X599 Lens Grille Private Label 30 169465X550 Fender 31 136619 Bracket Fender Repl 109873x 33 179716X550 Footrest Pnt LH 34 179717X550 Footrest Pnt RH 35 72110606 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 X3/4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm. Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock W/Insert 1/4-20unc 52 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8x16 Ga. 53 144697 Bracket Grille Lh 54 161464 Screw Hex 8-18 x 7/8 55 144696 Bracket Grille Rh 57 74780412 Bolt Fin Hex 1/4-20 unc x .75 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood 205 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 208 17670608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 209 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3/8-16 212 156229 Insert Lens Reﬂ ect

--- 5479J Plug Button Blk 359 Dia Choke

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm.

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DRIVE

10

13

14

112

52

21

8

250

30

4

32

11

12

57

170

51

63

212

59

7

61

12

18

113

51

5

18

6

32

30

52

6

56

41

38

39

66

65

64

50

27

49

47

70

116

55

202

150

48

151 51

77

145

96

26

24

78

76

62

35

29

36

37

34

28

22

3

79

26

1

75

250

19

25

2

77

74

26

27

120

36

35

53

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DRIVE

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 - - - - - - - Transaxle

Peerless Model 205-544c (Order parts from transaxle manu-

facturer) 2 146682 Spring Return Brake 3 123666X Pulley Transaxle 18"tires 4 12000028 Ring Retainer # 5100-62 5 121520X Strap Torque 30 Degrees RH 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 7 162240 Plate Rod Shift T/a 8 131679 Rod Shifter Blk 10 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 X 1 Cad 11 105701X Washer Plate Shf 388 Sq Hole 12 19151216 Washer 15/32 X 3/4 X 16 Ga 13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 unf Gr. 8 w/Patch 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4 18 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 Gr. 5 19 73800600 Nut lock Hex w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc 21 106933X Knob Rd 1/2-13 Plstc Thds Blk 22 130804 Rod Brake LT 24 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc 25 106888X Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc 26 19131316 Washer 13/32 X 13/16 X 16 Ga 27 76020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 X 3/4 Cad 28 175765 Rod Brake Parking LT/YT 29 71673 Cap Brake Parking Black 30 174973 Bracket Transmission 32 74760512 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 34 175578 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot Nibbed 35 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 36 19211616 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 16 Ga 37 1572H Pin Roll 3/16 X 1" 38 179114 Pulley Composite Flat 39 74760648 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 3 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv STL

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

49 123205X Retainer Belt Style Spring 50 72110612 Bolt Hex Hd 3/8-16unc X 1-1/2 51 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 unc 53 105710X Link Clutch 7 66 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 6 75 56 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 57 130801 V-Belt Ground Drive 95 59 169691 Keeper Belt Chassis Span Ctr 61 17120614 Screw 3/8-16 x .875 62 8883R Cover Pedal Blk Round 63 175410 Engine Pulley LT/YT 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16-20x4 Gr 5 65 10040700 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 70 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH 74 137057 Spacer Axle 75 121749X Washer 25/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga 76 12000001 E-ring #5133-75 77 123583X Key Square 2 0 X 1845/ 1865 78 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 79 2228M Key Woodruff 96 4497H Retainer Spring 1" 112 19091210 Washer 9/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 113 127285X Strap Torque 90 Degrees LH 116 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1 120 73900600 Nut Lock Flg 3/8-16 145 74490540 Bolt Hex Flg.Hd. 5/16-18 x Gr.5 150 175456 Spacer Retainer Lt 151 19133210 Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga. 170 178394 Keeper, Belt Transaxle Gear 202 72110614 Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr.5 212 145212 Nut Hex Flg Lock 250 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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STEERING

38

12

39

1

41

42

37

36

44

51

91

43

68

29

15

54

88

71

29

17

82

29

15

46

8

6

9

2

7

9

5

3

40

47

65

85

11

10

68

13

46

8

85

32

26

28

30

6

9

67

47

7

9 5

4

43

6

8

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STEERING

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 140044X428 Wheel Steering Ayp/P/L Blk 2 175131 Axle Asm 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 7 19272016 Washer 27/32 X 1-1/4 X 16 Ga 8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 9 3366R Bearing Col Strg Blk 10 175121 Link Drag 11 10040600 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8 12 73940800 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 Unf 13 136518 Spacer earing Axle Front 15 145212 Hexﬂ ange Lock 17 180641 Shaft Asm Strg 26 126847X Bushing Link Drag Blk LR 28 19131416 Washer 13/32 X 7/8 X 16 Ga 29 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 30 76020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 X 3/4 Cad 32 130465 Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech 36 155099 Bushing Strg 5/8 Id Dash 37 152927 Screw 38 140045X428 Cap Wheel Steer Ayp 39 19183812 Washer 9/16 ID X 2-3/8 OD 12 Ga 40 7810H Nut Lock Center 3/8-24un 41 100711L Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 145054X428 Boot Dash Mtl Steering Blk 43 121749X Washer 25/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 47 183226 Fitting Grease 51 73540400 Nut Crownlock 1/4-28 54 71130420 Bolt Hex 1/4-28unf x 1-1/4 Gr.8 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72140618 Bolt Fin Hex 5/8-11 unc x 2-3/4 68 169827 Brace Axle 71 175146 Steering Asm. 82 169835 Bracket Susp Chassis Front 85 133835 Fastener Christmas Tree 88 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 91 175553 Clip Steering

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm.

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ENGINE

2

32

3

72

1

78

44

81

38

14

16

78

13

4

31

46

33

37

33

40

29

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

45

23

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ENGINE

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 170551 Control Th/ch Flag

2 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - - - Engine, B&S 21A807

(Order parts from engine manufacturer) 4 179758 Mufﬂ er Exhaust B&S Lc 13 165291 Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 11050600 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 23 169837 Shield BRN/DBR Guard 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor (Flat Scrn) 31 184900 Tank Fuel Front 32 140527 Cap Asm Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 137040 Line Fuel 20" 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw Thdrol 1/4-20 x 3/4 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3/8-16 46 19091416 Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X 16 Ga 72 183906 Screw Socket Head 5/16-18 x 1 78 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SEAT

14

10

1

8

9

7

8

9

7

5

6

22

24

26

16

25

15

23

13

17

12

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 127426X Seat 2 140551 Bracket Seat Pivot 3 71110616 Bolt Hex 3/8 - 16 X 1 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X10Ga. 5 145006 Clip Push-In Hinged 6 73800600 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8 - 16 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5 9 19131614 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga 10 182493 Pan Pnt Seat (Blk) 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl

2

5

4

3

21

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4 - 20 X 1 -1/2 15 134300 Spacer Split .28 X .96 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Flg 21 171852 Bolt Shoul der 5/16-18 Unc-2A 22 73800500 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 5/16 - 18 23 71110814 Bolt Hex 24 19171912 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shoul der 5/16-18 X .62 26 10040800 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 1/2

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm.

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DECALS

7

911

3

12

5

4

14

5

16

6

15

17

KEY PART

1

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 181251 Decal, Clutch/Brake Eng/Fr 3 184765 Decal, Engine HP 4 170563 Decal Warning 5 168421 Decal, Pnl Sd 6 157140 Decal, Fender Danger English 7 162398 Decal Ins Str Wh 9 171448 Decal Fender 10 162391 Decal, Deck Grasseater 11 162392 Decal, Grille Weedeater

WHEELS & TIRES

1

2

6

5,8

4,10

7

3,9

11

10

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

12 162389 Decal, Hood RH 14 162390 Decal, Hood LH 15 145005 Decal, Caution, Battery 16 157163 Decal, Oper Sdl P/L Gear Dr Eng 17 136832 Decal, V-Belt Sch.

- - 138311 Decal, Handle Lft Height Adj.

- - 184071 Manual, Owner's English

- - 184072 Manual, Owner's French

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Cap, Tire valve 2 65139 Stem, Valve 3 106222X Tire, Front 4 59904 Tube, Front (Service item only) 5 106732X624 Rim assembly, 6"front 6 278H Fitting, Grease (Front wheel only) 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 104757X428 Cap, Hub Axle

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538M, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 29-06

MOWER LIFT

7

8

5

13

11

19

31 32

13

12

20

5

20

1

4

20

18

17

16

15

3

4

6

13

19

2

6

20

15

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538M, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 29-06

MOWER LIFT

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH 3 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 109413X Grip Handle Bicycle Matte Blk 8 124526X Button Plunger Black 11 139865 Link Lift LH Fixed Length 12 139866 Link Lift RH Fixed Length 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lockw/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer, Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm.

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538M, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 29-06

MOWER DECK

152

151

158

21

153

157

154

153

67

156

55

123

155

54

89

107

69

122

40

4

2

56

3

8

113

146

36

108

89

40

150

45

36

33

31

53

32

148

68

2

110

1

109

30

21

88

87

89

26

28

25

24

96

97

21

2

86

16

3

2

15

29

14

21

23

5

6

4

19

21

149

13

11

10

27

9 8

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538M, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 29-06

MOWER DECK

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 170280 Mower Housing Assembly 2 72140506 Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 3 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 4 169970 Bracket Deck Sway Bar 38"/42" 5 4939M Retainer Spring 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck 8 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade 8 9 10030600 Washer, Lock 3/8 10 140296 Washer, Hardened

(The following blades are

available)

11 138497 Blade 38" Hi-Lift

(For bagging and discharging)

- - 134148 Blade, 38" Mulching Std (For mulching mowers only)

- - 139774 Blade, 38" Mulching Premium (For better wear when mulching)

13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented

(Includes Key Number 6)

14 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 15 110485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 16 174493 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 21 73680500 Nut 23 137607 Bracket, Mower Deﬂ ector 24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deﬂ ector 26 110452X Nut, Push 27 106736X428 Shield, Deﬂ ector 28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge 29 106735X Rod, Hinge 30 173984 Screw Thdrol. Washer Head 31 129963 Washer, Spacer 32 153532 Pulley, Mandrel 33 178342 Nut, Toplock 36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 40 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 45 4497H Retainer 53 130840 Brake Assembly

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

54 178515 Washer, Hardened 55 133840 Idler Arm Assembly 56 165723 Spacer, Retainer 67 106932X Knob 68 144200 V-Belt, 42" Mower 69 76020312 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 3/4 86 7631J Runner, LH 87 128772 Runner, RH 88 19111216 Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga 89 19131612 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 12 Ga. 96 74930620 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Mulcher 97 73930600 Nut Centerlock 3/8-16 Unc 107 133502 Spacer Retainer 108 133503 Stiffener, Idler Arm 109 74760640 Bolt, Hex Hd 3/8-16 x 2-1/2 110 142587 Upstop Deck Front 38" 113 17060512 Screw 5/16-1/ x 3/4 122 131289 Rod, Brake LH 123 169971 Rod, Brake RH 146 165891 Bolt Carriage Idler 148 169022 Spring Return Idler 149 165898 Retainer Spring Yellow 150 19091216 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 151 169670 Bracket Clutch Cable 152 172758 Clutch Cable 38"/46" 153 169674 Washer Flat 3/8" Type B 154 169675 Spring Retainer 155 169671 Spring Retention LVR CLTCH

CAB 156 169672 Spacer Clutch Cable 157 169669 Rod Clutch Cable 3/8" 158 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2

- - 130794 Mandrel Assembly (Includes

Housing, Shaft and Shaft Hard-

ware Only-Pulley not Included)

- - 170317 Replacement Mower, Complete

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SERVICE NOTES

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LIMITED WARRANTY

The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and work man ship. 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 ﬁ nd 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.

2. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the pur chaser. 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.

3. Battery Warranty: On products equipped with a Battery, we will replace, without charge to you, any battery which we ﬁ nd to be defective in manufacture, during the ﬁ rst 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.

4. The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase.

5. This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled, adjusted, operated, and main tained in ac cor dance 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.

6. Exclusions: Excluded from this Warranty are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments, stan dard hardware and normal maintenance.

7. In the event you have a claim under this Warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer.

Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty, please contact:

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Outdoor Products Customer Service Dept. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30909 USA

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 WAR RAN 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 limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you speciﬁ c 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 deﬁ ned in the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.

In Canada contact:

Electrolux Canada Corp. 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1K6

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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 a new Power Train Component (which as used herein means and includes the transaxle, gear box, trans mis sion, differential 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 pur pos es, which is found upon examination by any Tecumseh Au tho rized Service Outlet or by Tecumseh’s factory in Grafton, Wis con sin, to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP if re ceived 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 Au tho rized Service Outlet for such examination within 90 days from the date of sale to the original purchaser. New Power Train Com po nents 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 Modiﬁ cations of Power Train Components.

2. Accidents, Normal Maintenance, Failure to follow the Original Equipment Man u fac tur er’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 main te nance, 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 performed. 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 afﬁ liates 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 speciﬁ c 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 part(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.

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE

THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE

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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.

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