Weed Eater WE12538J Customer Responsibilities, Muffler, Spark Plugs, IN-LINEFUEL FILTER See Fig

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MUFFLER

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. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 14)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.

•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 up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP

CLAMP

FUEL

FILTER

FIG. 14

CLEANING

•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

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Contents MODEL NO. WE12538J 12.5HP 38 Inch LawnTractor I. GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY RULESIV. SERVICE II. SLOPE OPERATIONSAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-OnMowersTABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Seat UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel KeysTO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKIDHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY See FigINSTALL SEAT See Fig CHECK DECK LEVELNESS CHECKLISTCHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTSOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig STOPPING See FigTO OPERATE ON HILLS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINETO OPERATE MOWER See Fig. TO TRANSPORTMOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE See Fig¿LUBRICATION CHART CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULETIRES TRACTORBRAKE OPERATION OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEMV-BELTS ENGINEBATTERY TRANSAXLE COOLINGCLEAN AIR SCREEN ENGINE COOLING FINS See FigAIR FILTER See Fig SPARK PLUGS CLEANINGMUFFLER IN-LINEFUEL FILTER See FigSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWER See FigTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See FigTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig TO ADJUST BRAKE See FigTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See FigINTERLOCKS AND RELAYS REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 25 ANDTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO REPLACE FUSETO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig TO ADJUST CARBURETORENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig FUEL SYSTEM STORAGEOTHER ENGINE OILCAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CORRECTIONTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538J SCHEMATICREPAIR PARTS ELECTRICALKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTIONDRIVE REPAIR PARTS 42 37 37 36 STEERING38 63 11 26 28REPAIR PARTS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester ENGINE8113 170551 Control Th/ch FlagSEAT DECALS WHEELS & TIRESMOWER LIFT 11 19 13 31 32 13 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger MOWER LIFT159460 MOWER DECK REPAIR PARTS SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS SERVICEWARRANTY POLICYONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL Page Engine continues to run