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Weed Eater HD12538G J Checklist, Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, Check Brake System

Models: 165412 HD12538G

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

ASSEMBLY

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"on page 3 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop- erly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual, Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

J CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE- CEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFAC- TION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST

JAll assembly instructions have been completed. J No remaining loose parts in carton.

JBattery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

JSeat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

JAll tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

JBe sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to- sidelfront-to-rearfor best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

JCheck mower and drive belts. Be sure they are rout- ed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keep- ers.

JCheck wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR. PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPOR: TANT ITEMS:

J Engine oil is at proper level.

JFuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

JBecome familiar with all controls - their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine.

J Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

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Weed Eater HD12538G, 165412 J Checklist, Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, Check For Proper Position Of All Belts

Contents

Assembly Operation 9Customer Responsibilities 9Service and Adjustments @Storage TroubleshootingRepair Parts 165412 04.24.98 RDSAFETY RULES IV. SERVICESafe Operation Practices for Ride-OnMowers a I.GENERAL OPERATIONDATE OF PLIRCHASE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILlflESPRODUCT SPEClFlCMlONS TABLE OF CONTENTS LIMITED WARRANTYSAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE2Hex Nuts 1/4-20 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK1Large Flat Washer 1Lockwasher 1Locknut 511 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYTO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON BEFORE ROLLING TRACTQR OFF SKlDWOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY See Figs. 2 andINSTALL SEAT See Fig FIG.J CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURECHECK DECK LEVELNESS CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTSPage OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTORFIG. THROTTLWCHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting andHOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig.TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig. TO USE THROTLE CONTROL See Fig.BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig.TO TRANSPORT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig.MOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE See Fig.OPERATION FIG.LUBRICKTION CHART CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS I I I I 1 I I I ICUSTOMER RESPONS TRACTORBRAKE OPERATION TIRESCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINEBArrERY V-BELTSCLEAN AIR SCREEN See Fig. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBAIR FILTER See Fig ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig.CLEANING MUFFLERSPARK PLUGS IN-LINEFUEL FILTER See Fig.SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig.TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO- - LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGFIG. FIG.TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig. TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig.TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST SFEERINGWHEEL ALIGNMENTFRONT WHEEL TOE-INICAMBER TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig.TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig. T0,START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAlTERY See Fig.TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSENGINE GOVERNOR CONTROL PLATEBATTERY STORAGETRACTOR OTHERTROUBLESHOOT NG POINTS CORRECTIONLoss of power startrotate TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM SERVICE NOTES SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD12538GELECTRICAL AREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD125386 REPAIR PARTS f RACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD12538CKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD125386 REPAIR PAWSCHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES TRACWOR - - MODEL NUMBER HDl2538G KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONREPAIR PARTS CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER HD125386DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD12538GREPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLYTRAGTOR - - MOD- NLIMBER HB12538G TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD125386 Screw lT #lo-325 318 FlangeREPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLYSEAT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD12538CREPAIR PARTS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONDECALS WHEELS & TIRESPART DESCRIPTIONREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NLIMBER HD125386ENGINE REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD12538GENGINE KEY PARTTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD12538G LlFTREPAIR PARTS REPAIR PARTS LIFTTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD12538G PARTTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD12538G MOWERREPAIR PARTS REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD12538GMOWER KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD125386 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBERREPAIR PARTS MODEL NUMBER HD12538G 606 RingREF PART NO. NO REF PARTSERVICE NOTES CE NOTES CE NOTES SIGHTING ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE \ \ 7 - . - \