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MODEL NO. PC1538B
15 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

183313 Rev. 1 6.17.02 TR

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for 183313

Page 1: ...DEL NO PC1538B 15 HP 38 Inch LawnTractor For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 183313 Rev 1 6 17 02 TR PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ...den changes in speed or direction SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE ON MOWERS IMPORTANT THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH SAFETYRULES Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope Iftireslosetraction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do...

Page 3: ...phill 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 Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOMEALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Inordertopreventacciden talstartingwhensettingup transport ing adjusting or making repairs al ways disconnect spark p...

Page 4: ...u to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Followaregularscheduleinmaintaining caringforand using your tractor Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibili ties and Storage sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be use...

Page 5: ... Wheel Insert Steering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Bolt 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Seat 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys 1 Lock Washer 1 2 Steering Extension Shaft 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Locknut 1 2 20 ...

Page 6: ...ractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness FIG 1 BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT...

Page 7: ...unc tion of controls WARNING Beforestarting read understandandfollow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Sit on seat in operating position depress ...

Page 8: ... FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline 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 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is...

Page 9: ...ARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only OVER TEMP LIGHT PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED P KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION ...

Page 10: ...nd off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controllingenginespeed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKINGBRAKE Locksclutch brakepedalintothebrake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjustthemowerdeckorotherattachmentsmountedtoyour tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNG...

Page 11: ...s approximately 1 1 2 to 4 The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with theenginenotrunning Theseheightsareapproximateand may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed Theaveragelawnshouldbecuttoapproximately2 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...

Page 12: ...hile on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction withthegroundandcauseyoutolosecontrolofyourtractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few ...

Page 13: ...dheight Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mowerandleaveundesirableclumps Allowgrasstodry beforemowing Alwaysoperateengineatfullthrottlewhenmowing to assure better mowing performance and proper dis chargeofmaterial Regulategroundspeedbyselecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting perfor mance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground...

Page 14: ...4 5 Change Engine Oil without oil filter 1 2 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments...

Page 15: ...n 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 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte 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 TOADJUSTBRAK...

Page 16: ...f electrolyte is not necessary TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosionanddirtonthebatteryandterminalscancausethe battery to leak power DisconnectBLACKbatterycablefirst thenRED battery cable and remove battery from tractor Rinse the battery with plain water and dry Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly Reinstall battery Se...

Page 17: ...OR DRY CARTRIDGE CARTRIDGE NUT COVER KNOB FOAM PRE CLEANER PAPER CARTRIDGE COVER BASE FIG 13 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire 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 first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT...

Page 18: ...lift clutch spring off pulley bolt Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by re movingretainerspring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from unde...

Page 19: ... side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Threefullturnsofadjustmentnutwillchangemower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting NUT E D D MANDREL FIG 18 NUT F FRONT LINKS FIG 19 FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 18 and 19 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRON...

Page 20: ...edecalonbottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Remove belt downward from around engine pulley Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep ers...

Page 21: ...ed service center department RETAINING RING WASHERS SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY AXLE COVER WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY FIG 24 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 24 WARNING Lead acidbatteriesgenerate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhen aroundbatteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should...

Page 22: ...older is located behind the dash FIG 25 FIG 26 POSITIVE RED CABLE TERMINAL COVER REPLACING BATTERY See Figs 25 and 26 CAUTION Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery removemetalbracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden tal ground...

Page 23: ...N BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS CLAMP SCREW ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 28 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below b...

Page 24: ...NG IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run ...

Page 25: ...lty 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 s...

Page 26: ... 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 us...

Page 27: ...0 RPM NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL 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 WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING...

Page 28: ...28 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 48 16 16 22 21 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538B PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 79 70 ELECTRICAL 52 ...

Page 29: ...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 HarnessIgn 41 71110408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 42 131563 CoverTerminalRed 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 AdapterAmmeter 52 141940 ProtectionWireLoop 90 180449 Cover Terminal Battery KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm RE...

Page 30: ...EL NUMBER PC1538B PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 79 70 CHASSIS 58 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 208 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 17 29 28 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 26 25 3 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 212 ...

Page 31: ...ns 3 8 16 Unc 28 179101 Grille Lens Asm 29 140273X599 Lens Grille Private Label 30 169468X428 Fender 31 136619 Bracket Fender Repl 109873x 33 179716X428 Footrest Pnt LH 34 179717X428 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 51 73800400 Nut Lock W Insert 1 4 20unc 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8x16 Ga 53 14...

Page 32: ... 57 51 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 59 212 55 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 81 84 82 64 65 145 79 16 96 26 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 21 8 10 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 161 198 158 164 83 162 169 89 197 6 170 66 56 63 116 70 69 26 ...

Page 33: ...Clutch 6 75 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper Belt 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 65 10040700 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7 16 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Foolproof 69 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 Unc 70 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH 74 137057 Spacer Axle ...

Page 34: ... 3 32 43 6 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538B PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 79 70 STEERING ...

Page 35: ...h 36 155099 Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash 37 152927 Screw 38 140045X428 Cap Wheel Steer Ayp 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 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 ExtensionSteering 46 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 47 6855M FittingGrease 51 73540400 NutCrownlock1 4 28 54 71130420 Bolt Hex...

Page 36: ...36 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 40 62 13 4 72 78 81 3 16 78 23 45 14 38 15 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538B PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 79 70 ENGINE ...

Page 37: ...stor Flat Scrn 31 109202X Tank Fuel Front 32 140527 Cap Asm Fuel 33 123487X ClampHose 37 137040 Line Fuel 20 38 Plug Drain Oil Order from engine mfgr 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 62 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 72 71070512 Screw Hexcap 5 16 18 x 3 4 78 17060620 Scre...

Page 38: ... Pan Pnt Seat Blk 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 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 SpringCprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 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 Bo...

Page 39: ... accessories not included with mower C38 GrassCatcher MK38 Mulch Kit w Blades LSB42 42 Snow Blower LC05 WheelWeights LBD48 48 Snow Blade CH11 TireChains 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 106732X427 Rim assembly 6 front 6 278H Fitting Grease Front wheel only 7 9040H Bearing Flange Front wheel only 8 10610...

Page 40: ...40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PC1538B PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 79 70 MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 ...

Page 41: ...9413X 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 RetainerSpring 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 NutCrownlock3 8 24 KEY PART NO...

Page 42: ...954 56 79 70 MOWER DECK 19 86 3 8 4 2 2 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 1 21 2 96 97 29 27 23 26 28 25 24 21 87 88 21 146 31 40 150 45 32 33 69 55 56 36 36 89 123 113 53 30 109 89 122 40 89 108 107 68 4 3 5 6 2 21 149 16 21 2 110 54 148 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 ...

Page 43: ...wnlock 3 8 16 Unc 45 4497H Retainer 53 130840 Brake Assembly 54 133943 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 107 133502 SpacerRetainer 108 133503 Stiffener Idler Arm 109 747606...

Page 44: ...44 SERVICE NOTES ...

Page 45: ...ed 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 accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or t...

Page 46: ... 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...

Page 47: ...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 me...

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