Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WE1538B Weed Eater
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MODEL NO. WE1538B 15 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 182983 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 RC12YC (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 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
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 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES BEFORE EACH USE 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 Air Filt.
15 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 8) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer secur- ing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown.
16 CUST OMER 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. 13) 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 CUST OMER 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 Fig. 15 SUSPENSION ARMS RETAINER SPRING ANTI-SWAY BAR HOUSING GUIDE COLLAR LARGE RETAINER SPRING CLUTCH SPRING SMALL RETAINER SPRING BRACKET RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES) FRONT LINK ENGINE PULLEY SQUARE HOLE TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig.
20 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 20) 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. 21) 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 FIG. 25 FIG. 26 SEAT PAN KEPS NUT HEX BOLT POSITIVE (RED) CABLE NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE TERMINAL COVER REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 25 and 26) CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time.
23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 28 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 27) • 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 PROBLEM 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 WE1538B SCHEMA TIC BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE RED BLACK ORANGE BLACK .
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 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1538B ELECTRICAL 52.
29 1 163465 B at t er y 2 74760412 Bo l t H e x Hd 1 /4 - 20unc X 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery 1 6 176138 S w itch Interlock 2 1 166181 H a r ness Asm Light W/4152j 2 2 4152J Bu lb Li gh t #1156 2 4 4799J.
30 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1538B 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 16 9 15 209 209 5 5 58 145 3.
31 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1538B CHASSIS KEY P A RT N O . N O . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.
32 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1538B 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 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6.
33 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1538B DRIVE KEY P A RT N O . N O . DESCRIPTION KEY P A RT N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - Tr ans axl e Peerless Model 205-544C (Order parts from tr.
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 12 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 TRACTOR - -.
35 1 140044X428 W heel Steering Ayp/P/L Blk 2 175131 Axle Asm 3 169840 S pi n d le A s m L H 4 169839 S pi n d l e Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X W asher 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga 7 1.
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 26 25 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1538B ENGINE.
37 KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 170551 C ontrol Th/ch Flag 2 17720408 S c re w He x Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - - - Engine, B&S 28U707 (Order parts from engine manufacturer) 4 137352.
38 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1538B SEA T KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 127426X Se at 2 140551 B racket Seat Pivot 3 71110616 B ol t Hex 3/8 - 16 X 1 4 19131610 W asher 13/32 X 1 X10Ga. 5 145006 C li p Push-In Hinged 6 73800600 N ut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8 - 16 7 124181X Sp r in g Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.
39 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1538B DECALS KEY P A RT N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 101892X Decal, Clutch/Brake Eng/Fr 2 180888 D e ca l , Replacement 3 180972 Decal, Engine HP 4 170563 D e.
40 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1538B 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 WE1538B MOWER LIFT 1 159460 W ire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH 3 105767X P in G roove 1 500 Zinc 4 12000002 E Ri n g #5133-62 5 192116.
42 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1538B 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 56 36 36 89 123 113 53 30 10.
43 REP AIR P ARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1538B MOWER DECK KE Y PART NO. N O. DESCRIPTION 1 170280 M o w er H ousing Assembly 2 72140506 B o lt C arriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 3 138017 B r acket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 4 169970 B racket Deck Sway Bar 38"/42" 5 4939M R et ai ne r S pri ng 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck 8 850857 B olt 3/8-24 x 1.
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. F O LD A L O N G D O T T E D L IN E T H IS IS A 15 D E G R E E S L O P E 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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