Weed Eater WE12538J Tools Required For Assembly, To Remove Tractor From Carton, Unpack Carton

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ASSEMBLY

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.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

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).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mount- ing holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE.

•Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

•Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

•Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

 

INSERT

 

3/8 HEX BOLT

 

3/8 LOCK WASHER

 

LARGE FLAT

 

WASHER

STEERING

 

WHEEL

 

 

STEERING

 

BOOT

 

TABS

ADAPTER

 

 

EXTENSION SHAFT

 

5/16 HEX BOLT

5/16 LOCKNUT

 

LOWER

 

STEERING

TAB

SHAFT

 

SLOTS

FIG. 1

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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
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