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- Page 1 MODEL NO. P12538 (96011017800) 12.5 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor 532 40 11-82 08.31.06 CL Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 2: Safety Rules
sAfETy RuLEs safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIs cuTTING MAcHINE Is cAPAbLE Of AMPuTATING HANDs AND fEET AND THROwING ObjEcTs. fAILuRE TO ObsERvE THE fOLLOwING sAfETy INsTRucTIONs cOuLD REsuLT IN sERIOus INjuRy OR DEATH. • Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light. - Page 3 sAfETy RuLEs safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. cHILDREN • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immedi- ately. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PRODucT sPEcIfIcATIONs cONGRATuLATIONs on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) - Page 5 uNAssEMbLED PARTs Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer Steering 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Boot (1) Lock Steering Washer 1/2 Wheel Insert (1) Bolt Steering Steering Wheel Extension Adapter Shaft (1) Large Flat Washer (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet (1) 5/16 Lock Washer...
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Page 6: 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. - Page 7 AssEMbLy sEAT DIscARD TERMINAL PROTEcTIvE cAPs KEPs TERMINAL HEX bOLT cOvER sEAT PAN sHOuLDER bOLT 02604 NEGATIvE (bLAcK) POsITIvE (RED) cAbLE cAbLE fLAT wAsHER fIG. 3 LOcK wAsHER sEAT PAN ADjusTMENT bOLT 02465 LAbEL fIG. 2 cONNEcT bATTERy (see figs. 3 and ) cAuTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other 02602...
- Page 8 AssEMbLy • Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. checklist • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE • Remove key from bag and start the engine (see "TO WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIvE THE BEST PER- START"...
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Page 9: Operation
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST SLOW REVERSE HIGH NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) - Page 10 OPERATION KNOw yOuR TRAcTOR READ THIs OwNER's MANuAL AND sAfETy RuLEs bEfORE OPERATING yOuR TRAcTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTAcHMENT ROs "ON" IGNITION cLuTcH LEvER POsITION...
- Page 11 OPERATION 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 OPERATION • Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) position and slowly TO OPERATE MOwER (see fig. 7) release clutch/brake pedal to start movement. Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing • When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the switch.
- Page 13 OPERATION TO sTART ENGINE (see fig. 5) bEfORE sTARTING THE ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move cHEcK ENGINE OIL LEvEL fuel from the tank to the engine.
- Page 14 OPERATION 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 Schedule
MAINTENANcE MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness... -
Page 16: Maintenance
MAINTENANcE TRAcTOR bLADE cARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace Always observe safety rules when performing any main- bent or damaged blades. tenance. bRAKE OPERATION cAuTION: use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest tractor. - Page 17 MAINTENANcE • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt SAE VISCOSITY GRADES or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal SAE 30 position.
- Page 18 MAINTENANcE cLEAN AIR scREEN IN-LINE fuEL fILTER (see fig. 13) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum replacement is required.
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Page 19: Service And Adjustments
sERvIcE AND ADjusTMENTs wARNING: TO AvOID sERIOus INjuRy, bEfORE PERfORMING ANy sERvIcE OR ADjusT- MENTs: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DIsENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “sTOP”... - Page 20 sERvIcE AND ADjusTMENTs • Install belt onto engine pulley. • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOvES. • To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front links an equal number of turns.
- Page 21 sERvIcE AND ADjusTMENTs • Measure distance between brake operating arm and • Install new belt into engine pulley grove. nut “A” on brake rod. • Make sure belt is inside the belt keeper at the idler and • If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn on both sides of the wire belt keeper as shown.
- Page 22 sERvIcE AND ADjusTMENTs TRANsAXLE GEAR sHIfT LEvER NEuTRAL- ADjusTMENT (see fig. 22) wAsHERs RETAINING The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift RING lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, AXLE proceed as follows: cOvER...
- Page 23 sERvIcE AND ADjusTMENTs TO REMOvE HOOD AND GRILL AssEMbLy INTERLOcKs AND RELAys (see fig. 25) Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run • Raise hood. poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. •...
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Page 24: Storage
sTORAGE ENGINE 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. fuEL sysTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREvENT GUM DEPOSITS wARNING: Never store the tractor with FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gasoline in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
TROubLEsHOOTING POINTs PRObLEM cAusE cORREcTION will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter. - Page 26 TROubLEsHOOTING POINTs PRObLEM cAusE cORREcTION Engine dies when Reverse operation system Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
- Page 27 TRAcTOR - - MODEL NuMbER P12538 (96011017800), PRODucT NO. 960 11 01-78 scHEMATIc ( 02492 -WH#175171 DUAL CIRCUIT) BLACK BATTERY FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHITE...
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Page 28: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTs TRAcTOR - - MODEL NuMbER P12538 (96011017800), PRODucT NO. 960 11 01-78 197427B “wET" bATTERy pl.lt_comm_harn_197427B... - Page 29 REPAIR PARTs TRAcTOR - - MODEL NuMbER P12538 (96011017800), PRODucT NO. 960 11 01-78 ELEcTRIcAL PART DEscRIPTION 532 16 34-65 Battery 12 volt 25 Amp 874 76 04-12 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 532 17 66-89 Battery Box 532 17 61-38 Switch Interlock Push-In 532 12 47-80 Cable Battery 6 Ga.
- Page 30 REPAIR PARTs TRAcTOR - - MODEL NuMbER P12538 (96011017800), PRODucT NO. 960 11 01-78 cHAssIs AND ENcLOsuREs Chassis-Elite_Basic_LT_7...
- Page 31 REPAIR PARTs TRAcTOR - - MODEL NuMbER P12538 (96011017800), PRODucT NO. 960 11 01-78 cHAssIs AND ENcLOsuREs PART DEscRIPTION 532 17 46-20 Chassis 532 17 65-54 Drawbar 532 15 52-72 Bumper, Hood/Dash 532 18 44-19 Saddle 532 15 51-38 Clip Retainer Slide-On...
- Page 32 REPAIR PARTs TRAcTOR - - MODEL NuMbER Mc12536 (96011010700), PRODucT NO. 960 11 01-78 DRIvE drive-fender_49...
- Page 33 REPAIR PARTs TRAcTOR - - MODEL NuMbER P12538 (96011017800), PRODucT NO. 960 11 01-78 DRIvE PART PART DEscRIPTION DEscRIPTION 532 12 48-72 Cover Pedal Round - - - - - - - - - Transaxle DANA D4360-139 532 17 54-10 Engine Pulley...
- Page 34 REPAIR PARTs TRAcTOR - - MODEL NuMbER P12538 (96011017800), PRODucT NO. 960 11 01-78 sTEERING steering_pl.lt_68...
- Page 35 REPAIR PARTs TRAcTOR - - MODEL NuMbER P12538 (96011017800), PRODucT NO. 960 11 01-78 sTEERING PART DEscRIPTION 532 18 67-80 Wheel Steering 532 19 56-73 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.
- Page 36 REPAIR PARTs TRAcTOR - - MODEL NuMbER P12538 (96011017800), PRODucT NO. 960 11 01-78 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.1cyl_49 PART PART DEscRIPTION DEscRIPTION 532 13 70-40 Line Fuel 20" 532 17 05-51 Control Throttle /Choke 532 18 16-54 Plug Drain Oil Easy...
- Page 37 REPAIR PARTs TRAcTOR - - MODEL NuMbER P12538 (96011017800), PRODucT NO. 960 11 01-78 MOwER LIfT 16 17 lift-rh.1piece_27 PART PART DEscRIPTION DEscRIPTION 532 19 84-17 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger 532 17 32-88 Link Front 532 19 80-70 Shaft Asm Lift RH...
- Page 38 REPAIR PARTs TRAcTOR - - MODEL NuMbER P12538 (96011017800), PRODucT NO. 960 11 01-78 sEAT seat_lt.bolt_9 PART PART DEscRIPTION DEscRIPTION 532 0 10-2 Seat 872 05 04-12 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4 - 20 x 1 -1/2 532 14 05-51 Bracket Seat Pivot 532 13 43-00 Spacer Split .28 x .96...
- Page 39 REPAIR PARTs TRAcTOR - - MODEL NuMbER P12538 (96011017800), PRODucT NO. 960 11 01-78 DEcALs PART PART DEscRIPTION DEscRIPTION 532 18 47-65 Decal, Engine HP 532 19 43-02 Decal, v-Belt Sch. 532 40 10-59 Decal, Steering Wheel 532 19 58-17 Decal, Saddle Operator's...
- Page 40 REPAIR PARTs TRAcTOR - - MODEL NuMbER P12538 (96011017800), PRODucT NO. 960 11 01-78 MOwER DEcK 38_deck-manual_4...
- Page 41 REPAIR PARTs TRAcTOR - - MODEL NuMbER P12538 (96011017800), PRODucT NO. 960 11 01-78 MOwER DEcK PART PART DEscRIPTION DEscRIPTION 532 19 25-56 Mower Housing Assembly 532 19 32-14 v-Belt 872 14 05-06 Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 532 19 32-16 Spring Brake Return 532 13 80-17 Bracket Asm Fr.
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