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Page 1: ...sembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts For Pads and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 181537 01 18 02 RH PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ...counterweightsto improvestability Use extra care withgrass catchere or other attachments These can change the stabilityof the machine KeepallmovementontheslopesslowandgraduaL Do not make sudden changes inspeed or direction Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope Iftireslosetraction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straightdown the slope DO NOT Do not tum on slopes unless necessary and then tum slow...

Page 3: ... shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Look for this symbol to point out im I portant safety precautions It means I CAUTION BECOMEALERTm YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION In order to prevent acciden tal starting when setting up transport ing adiusting or making repairs al ways disconnect spark plug wire ...

Page 4: ... assemble and maintainyour tractorproperly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule inmaintaining caringforand using your tractor Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibili ties and Storage sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used ...

Page 5: ...Wheel Adapter 1 Steering Extension Shaft O 1 Large Flat Washer 5116 18 x 1 1 4 Steering Boot 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 1 6 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Lock Washer 1 2 1 Bolt 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 5 ...

Page 6: ...RE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steedng shaft Align mount ing holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and lecknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18 22 FT LBS TORQUE Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEE...

Page 7: ...ulder bolt in slotend pull seat towards rear of tractor Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment bolt Iockwasher and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat untile comfortable positionis reached which allows youto pressclutch brake pedal all the way down Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjus...

Page 8: ...VEL MOWER 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 ddve belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is propedy adjusted See...

Page 9: ...FORWARD FAST SLOW ENG NEON ENG NEOFF O LPRESSORE L GHTSON OVE_MP T 4 FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETYRULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 9 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 10: ...rican National Standards Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades orother attachments mounted to your tractor UGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THRO n LE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controllingengine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locksclutch brake pedal intothe brake p...

Page 11: ...ust gases may cause browning ofgrass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas I CAUTION Always stop tractor com I pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 5 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging ra...

Page 12: ...actor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope isdangerous Tires can losetraction withthe groundand cause youto losecontrolofyourtractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 12 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL Theengineinyourtractor has been shipped fromthe factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oilfillcap dipstick and wipe clean rei...

Page 13: ...hments can also be used during the engine warm up period NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixtu re may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be prope...

Page 14: ... instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wee r A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mi...

Page 15: ...e seat BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be keptsharp Replace bentor damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 8 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lockwasher and flat washer securing blade 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 MANDRE...

Page 16: ...GE FIG 10 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 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 engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in on...

Page 17: ...00 hours of operation 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 liquiddetergent and water Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Saturate itinengine oil Wrap itinclean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner...

Page 18: ...arburetor replacement isrequired 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 fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe upany spilled gasoline CLAMP CLAMP FUEL _ FILTER FIG 14 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep fin...

Page 19: ...spension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front linksfrom deck by removing retainer springs Raise liftlever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRAC TOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME SUSPENSION ARlUlS TO INSTALL MOWER...

Page 20: ...n right side of tractor Measuredistance 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 in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 ...

Page 21: ... Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep ers Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley Install new belt by reversing above procedure ENGINE __ PULLEY CLUTCHING _ IDLER STATIONARY j IDLER FIG 22 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering w...

Page 22: ...nd of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE BATTERY CAUTION Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the sa...

Page 23: ... cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine notrunning movethrotUecontrollever from slow to choke position Slowly move lever from choke to fast position Check that holes A in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line up If holes A are not aligned loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned Tighten clamp screw securely GOVERNOR GOVERNOR CONTR...

Page 24: ...ORMING 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 CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it ...

Page 25: ...n 3 Walt several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Claanireplace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or...

Page 26: ... switch 4 Loose or damaged widog 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty altemator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Check widng switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade holt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean ...

Page 27: ...AMP CC 36_ _ M CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED RE E q I IGNITION SWITCH PosmoN CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN UGHT 8 A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START 3 S A1 NONE NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATI ERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL ...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO1538A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82 74 ELECTRICAL 42 41 I t 25 48 22 I I 27 I I I 28 ...

Page 29: ...9J 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 33 140401 Key Ign 40 179720 Harnesslgn 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 42 131563 CoverTerminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 AdapterAmmeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 Cover Term...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO1538A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82 74 CHASSIS 212 30 29 12 28 i 25 53 26 _t 5 31 _ 5 I 208 55 54 3 2O8 3O ...

Page 31: ...etainer Slide On Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH ClipTinnerman Grille P L Panel Slkscr Dash RH Screw Mach TRH D 5 16 18uncx3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Unc Hood BumperHood Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grille Lens Asm Lens Grille Private Label Fender Bracket Fender Repl 109873x Footrest Pnt LH Footrest Pnt RH Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 1...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO1538A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82 74 DRIVE 250 51 32 30 5 18 6 35 36 37 26 25 34 26 27 53 32 ...

Page 33: ...2 00 Zinc 79 2228M Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 16 Ga 96 449714 Pin Cotter 1 8 X 3 4 Cad 112 19091210 Rod Brake Parking LT YT 113 127285X Cap Brake Parking Black 116 72140608 Bracket Transmission 120 73900600 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 145 74490540 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot Nibbed 150 175456 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 151 19133210 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 16 Ga 170 173894 Pin Roll 3 16 X 1 202 72110614 Pulley Compos...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO1538A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82 74 STEERING 1 L s __ I _41 iL r _ 42 J J J L 88 17 15 68 15 68 67 67 30 34 ...

Page 35: ... 16 Ga Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk LinkDrag Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Spacer earing Axle Front Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Bushing Link Drag BIk LR Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash Screw Cap Wheel Steer Ayp Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga Nut Lock Center 3 8 24un A...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO1538A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82 74 ENGINE 3 72 81 62 4 78 31 33 37 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38 23 14 I 78 _ i I I F I I I _ 6 36 ...

Page 37: ...Thd Cut 1 4 20 _ 1 2 Engine B S 28U707 Order partsfrom engine manufacturer Muffler Exhaust B S Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 ShieldBRN DBR Guard Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Tank Fuel Front Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 Washer 9 32 X 718 X 16 Ga ...

Page 38: ...rsn 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 17 123976 21 171852 22 738005O0 23 71110814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 100408OO NOTE DESCRIPTION Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 SpringCprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A Nut Lock Hex w...

Page 39: ...le Lft Height Adj 181537 Manual Owner s English 181538 Manual Owner s French Available accessories not included with mower 338 Grass Catcher MK38 Mulch Kit w Blades LSB42 42 Snow Blower LC05 WheelWeights LBD48 48 Snow Blade CH11 Tire Chains WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 124635X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO1538A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82 74 MOWER LIFT 7 5 4 2 6 12 19 13 32 _ 19 13_ 31 32 13 2O 8 6 5 15 i_ 161718 20 20 y 15 4O ...

Page 41: ...31 169865 32 73540600 Wire Asm Inner Sprg w plunger Shaft Asm Lift RH Pin Groove I 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 Black Link Lift LH Fixed Length Link Lift RH Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Nut Lockw Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Nut...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER PO1538A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 82 74 MOWER DECK 21_T 68 2 42 ...

Page 43: ...52 172758 27 106736X428 Shield Deflector 153 169674 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 154 169675 29 106735X Rod Hinge 155 169671 30 173984 ScrewThdrol 156 169672 31 129963 Washer Spacer 157 169669 32 153532 Pulley Mandrel 158 17720408 33 178342 Nut Toplock 130794 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 40 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 45 44971 1 Retainer 170317 53 130840 Brake Assembly 54 133943 W...

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

Page 45: ...or 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 in accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to no...

Page 46: ...n 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 Securina Warranty_ Service Warranty service can be arranged for by contactingeither a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor or...

Page 47: ...es greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes t 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that Its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the an...

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