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Page 1: ...y Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance...

Page 2: ...r wheel weights or counterweightsto improve stability Use extra care withgrass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep allmovement on the slopes s owand gradua...

Page 3: ...void 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...

Page 4: ...o assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using...

Page 5: ...rt Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft Steering Boot O 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Hex Bolt 1 4o28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Lock Washer...

Page 6: ...tons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID A n ACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mountingholes in extensionand...

Page 7: ...o engage shoulder bolt in slotand pull seat towards rear of tractor Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment bolt Iockwasherand flat washer loosely Do nottighten Lower seat into operating po...

Page 8: ...ER HOUSING inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service an...

Page 9: ...D FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAK...

Page 10: ...HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades orother attachments mountedto your tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CON...

Page 11: ...HAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To elimina...

Page 12: ...r tractor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the greund and cause you to lose control of your tractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGIN...

Page 13: ...n also be used during the engine warrn 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 perfo...

Page 14: ...imum Do not overtighten LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have ZERK been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operat...

Page 15: ...best resufts mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 8 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt tockwasher and flat washer...

Page 16: ...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 engin...

Page 17: ...ion or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions Remove knob s and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge Wash it in liquid d...

Page 18: ...buretor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no f...

Page 19: ...retainerspring 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 S...

Page 20: ...ight side of tractor Measure distance 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...

Page 21: ...of this manual Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Pull bett slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep ers Pull belt toward front...

Page 22: ...re not to short against tractor chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away fr...

Page 23: ...le If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows Withenginenotrunning movethrottlecontrolleverfrom slow to choke position Slowly move lever from choke to fast position Checkthat holes A in governorcon...

Page 24: ...RMING 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 CA...

Page 25: ...n 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel rifler 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace f...

Page 26: ...itch 4 Loose or damaged wihng 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30...

Page 27: ...OFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED I ORANGE CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM 3 AMp DO 3600 RPM ICHARGING SYSTEM D_SCONNECTEI RED I_ _ _ _c _s2s_E _ OUTPUT o_ s c N 2 g _ J_s _ NOTE YOUR TRACTO...

Page 28: ...IR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE12538L PRODUCT NO 954 56 29 06 ELECTRICAL 24_ 42 41 22 t I i t I i I I i l i 48 I 27 i 1 i i I I 26 16 t i I _ I I I I I I I 29 16 I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I...

Page 29: ...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 3...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE12538L PRODUCT NO 954 56 29 06 CHASSIS 212 3O 29 26 208 26 25 209 209 58 12 28 53 55 7 5 1 26 33 206 10 3 26 208 3O...

Page 31: ...iner Slide On Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Slkscr Dash RH Screw Mach TRHD 5 16 18uncx3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Unc Hood BumperHood Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 6unc X 1 G...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE12538L PRODUCT NO 954 56 29 06 DRIVE 14 112 _ 2 11 _ I 52 30 32 rO 6 26 18 113 51 5 18 32 3_ 62 35 36 250 34 53 26 27 75 32...

Page 33: ...od Brake 2 00 Zinc 79 2228M Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 16 Ga 96 4497H Pin Cotter 1 8 X 3 4 Cad 112 19091210 Rod Brake Parking LTiYT 113 127285X Cap Brake Parking Black 116 72140608 Bracket Transmission 12...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE12538L PRODUCT NO 954 56 29 06 STEERING J _ _ 39 _ _36 88 29 17 8_ 47 65 68 32 67 67 67 43 34...

Page 35: ...8 X 16 Ga Washer 27 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Link Drag Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unf Spacer earing Axle Front Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE12538L PRODUCT NO 954 56 29 06 ENGINE 3 81 I 31 37 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester I 38 _ 16 14 23 78 36...

Page 37: ...d Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine B S 289707 Orderparts from engine manufacturer Muffler Exhaust B S Lc Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield BRN DBR Guard Kit Sp...

Page 38: ...Ins 3 8 16 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat BIk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl KEY PART NO NO 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X...

Page 39: ...ar Dr Eng Decal V Belt Sch Decal Handle Lft Height Adj Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s French Available accessories not included with mower C38 Grass Catcher MK38 Mulch Kit w Blades LSB42 42 Sno...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE12538L PRODUCT NO 954 56 29 06 MOWER LIFT _ 7 5 19 13 _J Y 6 l _ 4 13 32 32 19 2O 15 40...

Page 41: ...169865 32 73540600 Wire Asm Inner Sprg w plunger Shaft Asm Lift RH Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 21 Ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id Grip Handle Bicycle Matte BIk Button Plunger B...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE12538L PRODUCT NO 954 56 29 06 MOWER DECK 68 2 I 4 42...

Page 43: ...72758 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 153 169674 29 106735X Rod Hinge 154 169675 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 155 169671 31 129963 Washer Spacer 156 169672 32 153532 Pulley Mandrel 157...

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

Page 45: ...r 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 i...

Page 46: ...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 Securinq Warranty Service Warranty service can...

Page 47: ...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...

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