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- Page 1 MODEL NO. MC1538ST (MC1538STA) 15.0 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 193186 Rev. 1 09.20.04 MH/TR PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Safety Rules
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making re- pairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug... - Page 3 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) (API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 3 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: Reverse: Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 12 PSI Charging System:... -
Page 5: Unassembled Parts
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel Insert (1) Knob Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4... -
Page 6: 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. - Page 7 SEAT PAN 02617 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.
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Page 8: Assembly
NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID Op er a tion section for location and function of con trols) •... -
Page 9: Operation
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE HIGH NEUTRAL LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE OVER TEMP FUEL LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure to follow instructions... - Page 10 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL Our tractors conform to the 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 dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.
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Page 12: Before Starting The Engine
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: Operation
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during stor- age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. -
Page 14: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) -
Page 15: Maintenance
TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”... -
Page 16: Clean Air Screen
BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. •... - Page 17 CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fi ns, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds.
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Page 18: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, 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. •... -
Page 19: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinfl ated, you will not properly adjust your mower. -
Page 20: To Replace Motion Drive Belt
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BELT INSTALLATION - • Work new belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Install new belt into engine pulley grove. • Reconnect R.H. suspension arm and secure with re- tain er spring. • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. - Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor.
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Page 22: 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 trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl... -
Page 23: Trou Ble Shoot Ing
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine fl ooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air fi lter. Dirty fuel fi lter. 7. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment. -
Page 24: Trou Ble Shoot Ing
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel. - Page 25 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1538ST (MC1538STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 28-03 SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE IGNITION SWITCH BLUE IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT “MAKE” WIRING INSULATED CLIPS M+G+A1 NONE NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR RUN/LIGHT B+A1 A2+L...
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Page 26: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1538ST (MC1538STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 28-03 ELECTRICAL 179720... - Page 27 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1538ST (MC1538STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 28-03 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 Case Battery Mech Hiinge...
- Page 28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1538ST (MC1538STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 28-03 CHASSIS Chassis-Elite_Basic_6...
- Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1538ST (MC1538STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 28-03 CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 46-19 Chassis 532 17 65-54 Drawbar 532 15 52-72 Bumper, Hood/Dash 532 19 32-46 Dash 872 14 06-08 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1...
- Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1538ST (MC1538STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 28-03 DRIVE 30 52 19 24 drive-fender.stlt_36...
- Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1538ST (MC1538STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 28-03 DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - Transaxle, Peerless 206-545C (Order parts from transaxle manu- facturer) 532 14 66-82 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 532 12 36-66 Pulley Transaxle 18"...
- Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1538ST (MC1538STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 28-03 STEERING steering_pl.lt_42...
- Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1538ST (MC1538STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 28-03 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 532 13 97-68 Wheel Steering Opp. Sears Blk 532 17 51-31 Axle Asm Fr 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 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1538ST (MC1538STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 28-03 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 05-51 Control Throttle /Choke 817 72 04-08 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 T - - - - - - - -...
- Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1538ST (MC1538STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 28-03 SEAT seat_lt.knob_9 PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 87-04 Seat 532 18 01-66 Bracket Pivot 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 819 13 16-10 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.
- Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1538ST (MC1538STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 28-03 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 532 19 40-77 Decal Side Panel 532 14 50-05 Decal Bat Dan/Poi P/L Symbols 532 19 32-03 Decal Hood 532 13 68-32 Decal Schematic...
- Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1538ST (MC1538STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 28-03 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 532 15 94-61 Wire Asm Inner W/Plunger 532 15 94-76 Shaft Asm Lift 532 18 88-22 Pin Groove 812 00 00-02 E Ring #5133-62 819 21 16-21 Washer PLTD 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga.
- Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1538ST (MC1538STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 28-03 MOWER DECK 38_deck-manual_2...
- Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC1538ST (MC1538STA), PRODUCT NO. 964 77 28-03 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 02-80 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 16 99-70 Bracket Deck Sway Bar 38"/42"...
- Page 40 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 41 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 42 ® Issued January 1980 Revised January 1991 NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company (“Tecumseh”), subject to the limitations contained below, will, at its option, repair or replace, without charge for parts or labor only, any part of a new Power Train Component (which as used herein means and includes the transaxle, gear box, trans mis sion, differential and right angle drives, and any part of the Power Train Component), EXCEPT any new Power Train Component incorporated in equipment used for commercial or rental pur pos es, which is found upon examination by any Tecumseh Au tho rized Service Outlet or by Tecumseh’s factory in Grafton, Wis con sin, to be DEFECTIVE...
- Page 43 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.