Weed Eater WE12538J Service And Adjustments, REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 25 AND, To Replace Fuse

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REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 25 AND 26)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis.

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

Connect the other end 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHASSIS

 

 

CABLES

POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

TERMINAL

TERMINAL

CHARGED

 

BATTERY

FIG. 24

REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 25 AND 26)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding.

Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door.

Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

Close battery box door.

SEAT PAN

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

FIG. 25

KEPS

NUT

HEX

BOLT

POSITIVE (RED)

NEGATIVE

CABLE

(BLACK) CABLE

FIG. 26

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

Raise hood.

Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

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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-OnMowersPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Seat UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel KeysTO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKIDCHECK BATTERY See Fig HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORINSTALL 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 COOLINGENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig CLEAN AIR SCREENAIR FILTER See Fig SPARK PLUGS CLEANINGMUFFLER IN-LINEFUEL FILTER See FigTO INSTALL MOWER See Fig SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO 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 ADJUST CARBURETOR TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See FigENGINE 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 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538J 42 37 37 36 STEERING38 63 11 26 28TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538J ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester8113 170551 Control Th/ch FlagSEAT DECALS WHEELS & TIRESMOWER LIFT 11 19 13 31 32 13 MOWER LIFT Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger159460 MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538J SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS SERVICEWARRANTY POLICYONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL Page Engine continues to run