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CHECK BATTERY 

1.   Lift seat pan to raised position.

NOTE:

 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 Maintenance 
section of this manual for charging instruc-
tions).

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

1.   Press lift lever plunger and raise 

at tach ment lift lever to its highest po-
 si tion.

2.   Release parking brake by depressing 

clutch/brake ped al.

3.   Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) 

po si tion.

4.   Roll tractor forward off skid.
5.   Remove banding holding defl ector 

shield guard up against tractor.

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.
1.   Be sure all the above assembly steps 

have been com plet ed.

2.   Check engine oil level and fi ll fuel tank 

with gasoline.

3.   Sit on seat in operating position, 

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the 
parking brake.

4.   Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) 

position.

5.   Press lift lever plunger and raise 

at tach ment lift lever to its highest posi-
tion.

6.   Start the engine. After engine has 

started, move throttle control to idle 
position.

7.   Depress clutch/brake pedal into full 

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move 
gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8.   Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and 

slowly drive tractor off skid.

9.   Apply brake to stop tractor, set park-

ing brake and place gearshift lever in 
neutral position.

10. Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.

Seat pan

Label

Terminal

Terminal

4.   Push down on seat to engage shoulder 

bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of 
tractor.

5.   Pivot seat and pan forward and as-

 sem ble adjustment bolt, lockwasher 
and fl at washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6.   Lower seat into operating position and 

sit in seat.

7.   Slide seat until a comfortable position 

is reached which allows you to press 
clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8.   Get off seat without moving its adjust-

ed position.

9.   Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt 

securely.

Seat Pan

Shoulder 
Bolt

Adjustment Bolt

Flat Washer

Seat

Lock 
Washer

NOTE: 

You may now roll or drive your 

tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate 
instruction below to remove the tractor 
from the skid.

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Summary of Contents for AG15538A

Page 1: ...297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 MODEL NO AG15538A 15 5 HP 38 INCH LAWN TRACTOR 190287 Rev 1 7 28 04 RD MH PRINTED IN U S A Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Stora...

Page 2: ...nety 90 days of ownership After ninety 90 days we will exchange the Bat tery 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 main...

Page 3: ...ot 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...

Page 4: ...ea Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to oper...

Page 5: ...nter 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 Uneve...

Page 6: ...proved forest covered brush covered or grass covered 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 use...

Page 7: ...Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Hex nut 1 2 20 1 Bolt 1 Washer 17 32...

Page 8: ...WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in ex tension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely IMP...

Page 9: ...ch brake pedal and set the parking brake 4 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 5 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi tion 6 Start the engine After eng...

Page 10: ...e best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly...

Page 11: ...injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not av...

Page 12: ...your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and st...

Page 13: ...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 HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE...

Page 14: ...t for a few seconds re move and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL...

Page 15: ...nd set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Move attachment clutch to disengaged position 4 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and col...

Page 16: ...tc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos sible fire hazard from dried c...

Page 17: ...pindle Zerk Front Wheel Bearing Zerk General Purpose Grease Refer to Maintenance Engine Section IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings Viscous lubricants wil...

Page 18: ...cess to blades 2 Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center...

Page 19: ...first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor 2 Rinse the battery with plain water and dry 3 Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright 4 Coat terminals with g...

Page 20: ...aso line CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with auto motive type wax We do not...

Page 21: ...from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Rai...

Page 22: ...nt links an equal num ber 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 sid...

Page 23: ...djustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface t...

Page 24: ...lso prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Center Span Keeper Transaxle Pulley Stationary Idler Clutching Idler Engine Pulley TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking...

Page 25: ...tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER 1 BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery 2 RED cable last from both batteries Weak or Dead Battery Fully Charged Battery...

Page 26: ...nsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 When replacing hood be sure to re connect the headlight wire connector Headl...

Page 27: ...fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formatio...

Page 28: ...wiring 7 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 8 Engine valves out of 8 Contact a qualified adjustment service center department Engine will not 1...

Page 29: ...or loose blade 1 Replace blade Tighten blade vibration bolt 2 Bent blade mandrel 2 Contact a qualified service center department 3 Loose damaged part s 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Eng...

Page 30: ...drels to holes from buildup of grass open vent holes leaves and trash around mandrels Headlight s not 1 Switch is OFF 1 Turn switch ON working 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s...

Page 31: ...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 indi...

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