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- Page 1 OWNER'S MODEL NO. PE12538LT(96011019600) 12.5 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor Assembly • Operation • MANUAL Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts 403391 Rev.1 05.24.06 Printed in U.S.A. TRNB...
- Page 2 Safe Operation DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLEOF AMPUTATINGHANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVETHE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCOULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting transporting, adjusting or making re- pairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
- Page 3 Safe Operation II1. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them, •...
- Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above SAE 5W-30 Oil Capacity: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: Reverse: Charging System: 3 Amps Battery 5 Amps Headlights Battery: AMP/FIR: Min.
- Page 5 CONTENTS Steering Wheel Steering Extension Shaft Steering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter /Lar( (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 Battery (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 OF HARDWARE Steering Wheel Insert (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge © (1)5/16 Lock Washer g_Flat (2) Keys...
- Page 6 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.
- Page 7 FLAT WASHER ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIG. 2 CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 3 and 4) 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.
- Page 8 • Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position, • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Remove key from bag and start the engine (see "TO START" in the Operation section of this manual). After engine has started, move throttle control to idle (slow) position, •...
- Page 9 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their mean- ing, REVERSE NEUTRAL ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only)
- Page 10 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. CHOKE CONTROL LIGHT ,_ THRq CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
- Page 11 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
- Page 12 TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine,You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills,...
- Page 13 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground, • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level, If necessary, add oil until "FULl"...
- Page 14 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- formance, See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual, • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming. •...
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Page 15: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure R Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners ChecWReplace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change... - Page 16 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main- tenance, BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
- Page 17 • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground, If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position, If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced, CENTER HOLE 5/8"...
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Page 18: Maintenance
CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers, AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. -
Page 19: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MENTS: WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" • Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. •... - Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Install belt onto engine pulley, IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
- Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Install new belt into engine pulley grove. • Make sure belt is inside the belt keeper at the idler and on both sides of the wire belt keeper as shown, IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.
- Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL- ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 22) The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: •...
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Page 23: Assembly
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT • 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, •... -
Page 24: Storage
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. -
Page 25: Trou Bleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE PROBLEM Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment. Hard to start Dirty air filter. -
Page 26: Operation
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE Engine dies when Reverse operation system tractor is shifted (ROB) is not "ON" while into reverse mower or other attachment is engaged. Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven 1. - Page 27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PE12538LT(96011019600), SCHEMATIC 02836 193374/390 IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" M+G+A1 _UNJOVERRIDE B+A1 B+A1 L+A2 START B + S + A1 BATTERY ,,Ill °111110 Iea'tlOaualt HOUR METER (OPTIONAL) BLUE CHARGING SYSTEM 3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID LIGHTING...
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Page 28: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PE12538LT(96011019600), ELECTRICAL PRODUCT NO. 960 11 01-96... - Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PE12538LT(96011019600), ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 532 16 34-65 Battery 8747604-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 532 17 66-89 Box Battery 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock 532 17 56-88 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 532 00 41-52 Bulb Light #1156 532 12 47-80...
- Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PE12538LT(96011019600), CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _209 PRODUCT NO. 960 11 01-96 Chassis-Alpha LT 1...
- Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PE12538LT(96011019600), CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 46-20 Chassis 532 17 65-54 Drawbar, Stretch 532 15 52-72 Bumper, Hood/Dash 532 18 44-19 Saddle 532 12 64-71 Clip 532 19 46-88 Dash 872 14 06-08 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 532 17 49-96 Panel Dash LH...
- Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PE12538LT(96011019600), PRODUCT NO. 960 11 01-96 DRIVE 268_ o¢ -_'- > " drive-fender...
- Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PE12538LT(96011019600), DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle Dana D4360-139 (Order parts from transaxle manu- facturer) 532 14 66-82 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 532 12 36-66 Pulley Transaxle 18" tires 812 O0 00-28 Ring Retainer # 5100-62 532 12 15-20 Strap Torque 30 Degrees 817 O0 05-12...
- Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PE12538LT(96011019600), STEERING PRODUCT NO. 960 11 01-96 "_\ 43...
- Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PE12538LT(96011019600), STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 67-80 Wheel Steering 532 17 51-31 Axle Asm 532 16 98-40 Spindle Asm LH 532 16 98-39 Spindle Asm RH 532 12 49-31 Bearing Race Thrust Harden 532 12 17-48 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga, 819 27 20-16...
- Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PE12538LT(96011019600), PRODUCT NO. 960 11 01-96 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.lcyl...
- Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PE12538LT(96011019600), ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 05-51 Control Th/ch Flag Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 817 72 04-08 Engine, B&S 219807 (Order parts from engine manufacturer) 532 17 97-58 Muffler Exhaust B&S 532 16 52-91 Gasket Eng 1 313 IdTin Plated 532 14 84-56...
- Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PE12538LT(96011019600), SEAT seat It.knob PART DESCRIPTION 532 40 10-42 Seat 532 14 05-51 Bracket Seat Pivot 871 11 06-16 Bolt Hex 3/8 - 16 x 1 819 13 16-10 Washer 13/32 x 1 xl0 Ga. 532 14 50-06 Clip Push-In Hinged 873 80 06-00...
- Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PE12538LT(96011019600), DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 532 15 97-37 Decal, Clutch Brake 532 19 68-41 Decal, Warning Eng. Sym. 532 18 47-65 Decal, Engine HP 532 18 21-66 Decal Warning Cutfinger 532 40 31-46 Decal, SDPNL 532 19 63-56 Decal, Warning 532 18 97-05...
- Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PE12538LT(96011019600), MOWER LIFT PRODUCT NO. 960 11 01-96 i,// ,, ,,, / _:,;,,,,,;_ p" Iift-rh. 1piece...
- Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER PE12538LT(96011019600), MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 532 15 94-60 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger 532 15 94-71 Shaft Asm Lift RH 532 10 57-67 Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62 81921 16-21 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga, 532 12 01-83...
- Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MOWER DECK PE12538LT(96011019600), _188 38_deck-manual_4 PRODUCT NO. 960 11 01-96...
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Page 43: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PE12538LT(96011019600), MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 25-56 Mower Housing Assembly 872 14 05-06 Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 532 13 80-17 Bracket Asm Fr, Sway Bar 532 19 25-68 Bracket Deck Sway Bar 38"/42" 532 12 46-70 Retainer Spring 532 17 80-24...