Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 181544 Weed Eater
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MODEL NO. WE12538K 12.5 HP 38 Inch Lawn T ractor For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For T echnical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 181544 Rev .
2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.
3 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers SAFETY RULES • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 3 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM (GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (M PH): FORWARD: 1st 1.
5 UNASSEMBLED P ARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys (1) Lock Washer 1/2 Steering.
6 ASSEMBL Y T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 1/2" wrenches Pliers (1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge Utility knife When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).
7 ASSEMBL Y TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section, page 10, for location and function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.
8 ASSEMBL Y CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed.
9 OPERA TION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENG.
10 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
12 OPERA TION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut.
13 OPERA TION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES B E FO R E EA C H U SE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Ai.
15 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 8) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown.
16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
17 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 12) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
19 3 8 38 4 2 42 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.
20 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 19) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.
21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 20) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted.
22 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE TERMINAL CHARGED BATTERY CABLES CHASSIS FIG. 23 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 23) CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries.
23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 27 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 26) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure.
24 ST ORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
25 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug.
26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROB LEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department.
27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538K, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 29-06 SCHEMA TIC BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WH.
28 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 48 16 16 22 21 REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538K, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 29-06 ELECTRICAL 52.
29 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery 16 176138 S w i t c h I n t e r l o c k 21 175685 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 2 2 4152J B ulb Light #1156 2 4 4799J C a bl.
30 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538K, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 29-06 CHASSIS 3 2 35 3 26 35 3 26 33 10 34 1 208 11 17 29 28 208 13 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 24 26 25 26 25 3 31 24 30 209 8 209 6 1.
31 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538K, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 29-06 CHASSIS KEY P ART N O . NO . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.
32 REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538K, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 29-06 DRIVE 29 28 112 14 41 38 39 57 51 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.
33 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538K, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 29-06 DRIVE KEY P ART N O . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART N O . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - Tra nsa xl e Peerless Model 205-54.
34 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 63 11 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538K, PRODUCT NO.
35 1 133741X428 W heel Steering Ayp/P/L Blk 2 175131 Axle Asm 3 169840 S p i n d l e Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H B earing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X W asher 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 7 192720.
36 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 62 13 4 72 78 81 3 16 78 23 45 14 38 40 REP AIR P ARTS TRACT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538K, PRODUCT NO.
37 KEY P ART N O . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 170551 Control Th/ch Flag 2 17720408 S c r e w Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - - - Engine, B&S 289707 (Order parts from engine manufacturer) 4 137348 M.
38 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538K, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 29-06 SEA T KEY P ART N O . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 127426X Seat 2 140551 Bracket Seat Pivot 3 71110616 B o l t Hex 3/8 - 16 X 1 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X10Ga.
39 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538K, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 29-06 DECALS 5 7 12 17 14 5 16 6 15 3 KEY P ART N O . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 181251 Decal, Clutch/Brake Eng/Fr 3 170839 Decal, Engin.
40 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538K, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 29-06 MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13.
41 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538K, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 29-06 MOWER LIFT 1 159460 W ire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH 3 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 4 12000002 E.
42 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538K, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 29-06 MOWER DECK 19 86 3 8 4 2 2 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 1 21 2 96 97 29 27 23 26 28 25 24 21 87 88 21 146 31 40 150 45 32 33 69 55 5.
43 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538K, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 29-06 MOWER DECK KE Y PART NO. N O. DESCRIPTION 1 170280 Mower Housing Assembly 2 72140506 B o l t C a rriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 3 138017 Bracket Asm Fr.
44 SER VICE NOTES.
45 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship.
46 T E C U M S E H ® Issued January 1980 Revised January 1991 T E C U M S E H ® SER VICE POLICY W ARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A.
47 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face.
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