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OPERATION

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ATTAcHMENT cLuTcH LEvER

 - Used to engage the 

mower  blades,  or  other  attachments  mounted  to  your 

tractor.

ATTAcHMENT LIfT LEvER

 - Used to raise, lower, and 

adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to 

your tractor.

cHOKE cONTROL

 - Used when starting a cold engine.

cLuTcH/bRAKE PEDAL

 - Used for declutching and brak-

ing the tractor and starting the engine.

GEARsHIfT  LEvER 

- Selects the speed and direction 

of the tractor.

Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. 

fIG. 5

PARKING 

bRAKE

cLuTcH/bRAKE

PEDAL

THROTTLE/cHOKE cONTROL

GEAR sHIfT

LEvER

ATTAcHMENT 

LIfT LEvER

LIfT LEvER 

PLuNGER

IGNITION

swITcH

ATTAcHMENT 

cLuTcH LEvER

ROs "ON" 

POsITION

HEIGHT 

ADjusTMENT 

INDIcATOR

IGNITION swITcH

 - Used for starting and stopping the 

engine.

LIfT LEvER PLuNGER

 - Used to release attachment lift 

lever when changing its position.  

LIGHT swITcH

 - Turns the headlights on and off.

PARKING  bRAKE

  -  Locks  clutch/brake  pedal  into  the 

brake position.

REvERsE OPERATION sysTEM (ROs) “ON”  POsI-

TION -

 Allows operation of mower deck or other powered 

attachment while in reverse.

THROTTLE cONTROL

 - 

 

Used to control engine speed.

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Summary of Contents for 96011017800

Page 1: ...Printed in U S A MODEL NO P12538 96011017800 12 5 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor 532 40 11 82 08 31 06 CL...

Page 2: ...dcauseyou to lose control of your tractor Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when oper...

Page 3: ...h towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equip ment...

Page 4: ...egular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an interna...

Page 5: ...Wheel Insert 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Seat 2 Keys Slope Sheet Key 1 Oil Drain Tube 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 4 1 5 16 Lock Washer Steering Extension Shaft Steer...

Page 6: ...le 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 knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower s...

Page 7: ...tion depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake 02602 CONNECT BATTERY See Figs 3 and 4 CAUTION Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both termin...

Page 8: ...n and Maintenance sections in this manual Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Remove key from bag and start th...

Page 9: ...ntify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING in...

Page 10: ...the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute FIG 5 PARKING BRAKE CLUTC...

Page 11: ...ire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any posi...

Page 12: ...ppedwithanoperatorpresencesensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and cent...

Page 13: ...ine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gas...

Page 14: ...opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 8 Fig 8 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cu...

Page 15: ...hout oil filter 1 2 maint_sch tractore ROS e BEFORE EACH USE EVERY 8 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS EVERY SEASON BEFORE STORAGE Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Check Batte...

Page 16: ...g with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch en gaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmowerblad...

Page 17: ...in valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise To open pull out on the drain valve After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise unti...

Page 18: ...fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter 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 a...

Page 19: ...et Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by re mov ing re tain er spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by rem...

Page 20: ...ent nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusti...

Page 21: ...more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE Park tractor on a level dry concrete or p...

Page 22: ...ear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the Maintenance section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emer...

Page 23: ...in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at t...

Page 24: ...UELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEA...

Page 25: ...aulty 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 depar...

Page 26: ...l 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...

Page 27: ...NG SYSTEM OUTPUT 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM ALTERNATOR 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF DIODE 28 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DC 3600 RPM NOTE IF WIRING IN...

Page 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER P12538 96011017800 PRODUCT NO 960 11 01 78 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 25 41 27 27 pl lt_comm_harn_197427B 40 33 30 197427B 94 93 92 wET bATTERy 8 2 1 27 8 16 52...

Page 29: ...4 20 unc 28 532 12 47 73 Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 532 19 27 49 Switch Seat 30 532 19 33 50 Switch Ign 33 532 14 04 01 Key Ign 40 532 19 74 27 Harness Ign 41 871 11 04 08 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20...

Page 30: ...38 96011017800 PRODUCT NO 960 11 01 78 chassis and enclosures 209 2 35 209 26 35 209 26 33 10 34 1 208 11 208 13 209 8 209 6 16 9 15 209 209 5 5 145 37 37 18 206 205 205 38 38 17 28 278 39 Chassis Eli...

Page 31: ...Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 1 Gr 5 25 819 13 13 12 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 26 873 80 06 00 Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 unc 28 532 18 67 18 Grille 30 532 40 34 60 Fender 31 532 13 66 19 Bracket Fender Rep...

Page 32: ...20 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 26 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 212 55 63 116 70 77 61 22 27 26 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 13 84 15 79 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 16 66 96 26 27 51 48 151 202 49 4...

Page 33: ...10 57 09 Spring Return Clutch 6 75 56 817 06 06 20 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 57 532 16 08 55 V Belt Ground Drive 95 30 59 532 16 96 91 Keeper Belt Span Ctr 61 817 12 06 14 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 532 12 48 72...

Page 34: ...MBER P12538 96011017800 PRODUCT NO 960 11 01 78 Steering 44 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 95 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 97 39 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 7...

Page 35: ...876 02 04 12 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad 32 532 19 27 57 Rod Tie Wire Form 34 810 04 05 00 Washer Lock Hvy HLCL Spr 5 16 36 532 15 50 99 Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash 37 532 15 29 27 Screw 38 532 19 29 16 Ca...

Page 36: ...anufac turer 4 532 17 95 98 Muffler Exhaust 13 532 16 52 91 Gasket 14 532 14 84 56 Tube Drain Oil Easy 23 532 16 98 37 Shield Browning Debris Guard 29 532 13 71 80 Arrestor Spark 31 532 40 75 16 Tank...

Page 37: ...gth 12 532 13 98 66 Link Lift RH Fixed Length 13 532 12 46 70 Retainer Spring key part no no DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5...

Page 38: ...Seat 12 532 17 46 48 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 13 532 12 12 48 Bushing Snap Blk Nyl key part no no DESCRIPTION 14 872 05 04 12 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 532 13 43 00 Spacer Split 28 x 96 16...

Page 39: ...2 14 50 05 Decal Caution Battery 532 13 83 11 Decal Handle Lft Height Adj 532 40 11 82 Manual Owner s key part no no DESCRIPTION 1 532 05 91 92 Cap Tire valve 2 532 06 51 39 Stem Valve 3 532 12 41 57...

Page 40: ...er Deck 38_deck manual_4 8 6 19 4 149 21 2 15 14 18 18 20 2 21 21 194 7 30 30 7 30 1 30 191 190 72 192 31 32 33 188 144 68 148 36 89 40 45 186 108 158 152 107 89 89 37 56 45 55 195 72 192 190 191 189...

Page 41: ...ut Toplock 36 532 13 14 94 Pulley Idler Flat 37 532 19 31 98 Pulley Idler Flat 40 873 68 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 45 532 12 47 88 Retainer 55 532 13 38 40 Idler Arm Assembly 56 532 16 57 23 Spac...

Page 42: ...42 Service notes...

Page 43: ...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 a...

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