Southern States SO15538A Owner'S Manual Download

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MODEL NO. SO15538A
15.5 HP 38 INCH
LAWN TRACTOR

190290 01.08.04 TR

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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Assembly

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Operation

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Maintenance

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Service

and

Adjustments

• Storage

• Troubleshooting

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Repair

Parts

For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983

www.mymowerparts.com

Summary of Contents for SO15538A

Page 1: ...chnical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 MODEL NO SO15538A 15 5 HP 38 INCH LAWN TRACTOR 190290 01 08 04 TR PRINTED IN U S A Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting...

Page 2: ...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 maintained in acc...

Page 3: ...ower 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 OPERATIO...

Page 4: ...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 operate the machi...

Page 5: ...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 coul...

Page 6: ...t 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 used it should b...

Page 7: ...t 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 x 1 3 16 x 1...

Page 8: ...SEMBLE 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 IMPORTANT T...

Page 9: ...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 engine has started move t...

Page 10: ...ance 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 prepared and...

Page 11: ...th 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 avoided will res...

Page 12: ...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 stopping the en...

Page 13: ...ovement 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 Your t...

Page 14: ...w 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 VISCOSITY...

Page 15: ...g 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 cold starting pr...

Page 16: ...r 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 clippings Make...

Page 17: ...Spindle 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 wi...

Page 18: ...ck 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 hole in blade must align with star on...

Page 19: ...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 grease...

Page 20: ...ks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gaso...

Page 21: ...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 Raise lift leve...

Page 22: ...ont 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 si...

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

Page 24: ...ents 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 brake F...

Page 25: ...OVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER 1 BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery 2 RED cable last from both batteries 02614 Weak or Dead Battery Fully Charged Battery REPLACING BATTER...

Page 26: ...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 01536 Headlight Wire...

Page 27: ...arts 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 formation of acids du...

Page 28: ...uretor 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 Clutch brake...

Page 29: ...e 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 Engine continues...

Page 30: ...s 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 if so equippe...

Page 31: ...lopes 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...

Page 32: ...For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerparts com...

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