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MODEL NO. WE12538M
12.5 HP 38 Inch
Lawn Tractor
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
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184071 1.21.03 JH
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. manual and on the machine before starting. • Do not
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- Stop machine if anyone enters the area. ci den tal starting when setting up, • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades trans port ing, ad just ing or making off. repairs, al ways dis con nect spark • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways plug wire and place wire where it look down and behind
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu factured to giv e you the best possible dependability and performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock Washer 1/2 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot Steering (1) Bolt Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 5
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ASSEMBLY 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. INSERT TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. 1/2 HEX NUT (2) 1/2" wrenches Pliers LARGE FLAT (1) 9/16" wrench
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ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) SEAT PAN Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. LABEL • Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se curing seat to cardboard pac king and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. • Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan. • Push down on seat to
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ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHE CKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE for best cutting performance. BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT QUAL ITY PRODUCT. SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly i
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW SLOW CHOKE P LIGHTS ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE OVER TEMP FUEL FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR AND FEET AWAY (S
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OPERATION 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. LIGHT SWITCH IGNITION ATTACHMENT POSITION SWITCH CLUTCH LEVER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE/CHOKE ATTACHMENT CONTROL LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE MOWER DECK PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS GEARSHIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE FIG. 4 Our trac
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OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or per forming an y adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PARK
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OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) T O TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing lift control. switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift shut off the engine. lever is in neutral (N) position. • Select desired height of cut. • Do not push or tow tractor
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which is attached to tractor. leads to sep a ration and f or ma tion of acids during stor- • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine fo r mance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel Servic
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems T Check for Loose Fasteners R 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air Filter N 2 G Clean Air
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- EDGE UP te nance. CEN TER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual). LOCK WASHER STAR TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT FLAT WASHER BLADE SPECIFICATIONS” section of this man ual).
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MAINTENANCE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) BATTERY improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils Y our tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient will result in increased oil consumption when used above for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid with an automotive charger will extend its life. possible engine damage from running low on oil. • Keep battery
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MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush Replace pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of fi bers. operation or every season, whichever occurs fi rst. Service air cleaner more often u
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MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester CLAMP (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- CLAMP age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing FUEL season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever FILTER occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. FIG. 14 IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 14) The fuel fi lter should be replaced once each season. I
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING links. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground • To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If equal number of turns. The two front links must remain tires are over or underinfl ated, you will
