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

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Summary of Contents for WA15542A

Page 1: ...ical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 MODEL NO WA15542A 15 5 HP 42 INCH LAWN TRACTOR 184539 Rev 4 9 25 03 RH MH PRINTED IN U S A 00273 Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Troubleshoot...

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: ...t engine parts and burn Do not 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 machin...

Page 4: ...turn machine off if children enter the area 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 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: ...th a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is...

Page 7: ...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 12 Gauge 1 L...

Page 8: ...seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON 1 Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton 2 Cut along dotted lines on all four pan els of carton Remo...

Page 9: ...FOR MULCHING Remove high performance blades and install mulching blades see BLADE REMOVAL in the Maintenance section of this manual NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the...

Page 10: ...is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and ins...

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: ...throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance Ignition Key HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING B...

Page 14: ...ELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to hel...

Page 15: ...a cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Move atta...

Page 16: ...sults adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy grass re duce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly If grass is...

Page 17: ...nty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual So...

Page 18: ...curing 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 mandrel assembly 4 Reassemb...

Page 19: ...10 60 5W 30 SAE 30 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level mor...

Page 20: ...and pre cleaner from base 4 Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 5 Place new pre cleaner and cartridge firmly in base 6 A...

Page 21: ...bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar 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...

Page 22: ...y level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position...

Page 23: ...rake 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 m...

Page 24: ...n TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batterie...

Page 25: ...CE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...30 SERVICE NOTES For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerparts com...

Page 31: ...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 TH...

Page 32: ...S 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 22 21 16 16 8 2 1 27 52 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WA15542A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 94 17 ELECTRICAL 48 For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www my...

Page 33: ...ry 6 Ga w 16 wire red 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 33 140401 Key Ign 40 179720 H...

Page 34: ...ASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3 2 35 26 3 35 26 33 10 34 209 1 8 208 13 208 11 51 57 53 52 54 55 209 6 16 9 15 209 209 5 5 17 29 28 12 145 37 3 37 18 24 26 25 26 25 209 31 24 30 212 206 205 205 38 38 159 For P...

Page 35: ...8987X428 Grill Lens Asm 29 155217X599 Lens Grille 30 185473X603 Fender Asm 31 136619 Bracket Fender 33 179716X603 Footrest LH 34 179717X603 Footrest RH 35 72110606 Bolt RdHd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 1...

Page 36: ...1 74 75 78 76 77 25 26 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 212 55 63 116 70 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 21 4 3 13 10 8 12 12 7 250 250 1 145 96 26 79 52 66 27 51 48...

Page 37: ...4760648 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 3 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch 49 123205X Retainer Belt Style Spring 50 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16...

Page 38: ...7 STEERING ASSEMBLY 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 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 For Parts...

Page 39: ...sher 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 76020412 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech 36 155099 Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash 37 152927 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 159946X42...

Page 40: ...31 109202X Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr 32 140527 Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose Blk 37 137040 Line Fuel 20 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw H...

Page 41: ...4 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 10 182493 Pan Pnt Seat blk 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28...

Page 42: ...Service Item Only 11 104757X428 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 X 1 00 144334 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 3 10 16 1 156867 Decal Instruction Operat English 2 184943 Decal Steering 3 184934 Decal Hood Rh 4 184942 Decal...

Page 43: ...5767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring 5133 62 5 19211621 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 7 109413X Grip Handle 8 124526X Button Plunger 11 139865 Link Lift Lh 12 139866 Link Lift Rh 13 4...

Page 44: ...8 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 42_deck_man t path_3 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WA15542A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 94 17 MOWER DECK 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 102 102 104 103 105 1...

Page 45: ...52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 53 184907 Arm Assembly Pad Brake 54 178515 Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 165723 Spacer Retainer 59 141043 Guard TUV Idler 67 106932X Knob 68 144959 V Belt...

Page 46: ...46 SERVICE NOTES For Parts Call K T 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 www mymowerparts com...

Page 47: ...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...

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