183670 Rev. 1 6.4.02 JH PRINTED IN U.S.A
MODEL NO. WE12538L 12.5 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor
II. SLOPE OPERATION
SAFETY RULES
IV. SERVICE
I. GENERAL OPERATION
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
SAFETY RULES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Slope Sheet
UNASSEMBLED PARTS
Steering Wheel
Seat
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID
ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
ASSEMBLY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY See Fig
INSTALL SEAT See Fig
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS
OPERATION
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
STOPPING See Fig
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig
TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig
TO TRANSPORT
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
MOWING TIPS
TO START ENGINE See Fig
OPERATION
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
LUBRICATION CHART
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM
TRACTOR
BRAKE OPERATION
TIRES
TRANSAXLE COOLING
BATTERY
ENGINE
V-BELTS
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig
AIR FILTER See Fig
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig
CLEANING
MUFFLER
SPARK PLUGS
TRACTOR
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig
TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig
BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig
REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 24 and
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig
ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
ENGINE OIL
STORAGE
OTHER
FUEL SYSTEM
CORRECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Engine continues to run
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
WIRING INSULATED CLIPS
SCHEMATIC
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IGNITION SWITCH
2728
REPAIR PARTS
ELECTRICAL
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REPAIR PARTS
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ELECTRICAL
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CHASSIS
REPAIR PARTS
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REPAIR PARTS
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CHASSIS
DRIVE
REPAIR PARTS
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REPAIR PARTS
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DRIVE
6867
STEERING
REPAIR PARTS
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Wheel Steering Ayp/P/L Blk
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538L, PRODUCT NO. 954
STEERING
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester
ENGINE
REPAIR PARTS
REPAIR PARTS
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ENGINE
SEAT
REPAIR PARTS
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DECALS
WHEELS & TIRES
REPAIR PARTS
MOWER LIFT
REPAIR PARTS
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Nut Lockw/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc
REPAIR PARTS
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MOWER LIFT
113 122
MOWER DECK
REPAIR PARTS
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REPAIR PARTS
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MOWER DECK
SERVICE NOTES
LIMITED WARRANTY
WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS
T E C U M SEH
SERVICE
FOLD
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL
15 DEGREES MAX