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Western Auto 917.259930 Operation And Service Instructions Manual

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917.259930
Western
Auto.
Operation and Service Instructions
Wizard Lawn Tractor
Stock Number
93-9159-0
Model Number
AYP9159B69
Factory Number
AYP9159B69
This product has a low emission engine which operates differ-
ently from previously built engines. Before you start the' engine,
read end understand this Owner's Manual.
Thank you for purchasing an American-built product.

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  • Page 1 917.259930 Western Auto. Operation and Service Instructions Wizard Lawn Tractor Stock Number Model Number Factory Number 93-9159-0 AYP9159B69 AYP9159B69 This product has a low emission engine which operates differ- ently from previously built engines. Before you start the' engine, read end understand this Owner's Manual. Thank you for purchasing an American-built product.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    WESTERN AUTO TRACTOR LIMITED WARRANTY AYP9159B69 Western Auto Supply Company warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is free from defects in material or workmanship and agrees to repair this product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase: •...
  • Page 3 i lb SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: 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. III. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION •...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ......;........3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 2, 15-19 TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 27-: WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........ ASSEMBLY ............... REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........48-._ OPERATION ............
  • Page 5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x © Seat _(3) Tinnerman Clips Mulcher (1) Lockwasher 3/8 Plate Wheel Steering {1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 S_ee?e_ (1) Hex Bolt...
  • 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• Us( the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness•...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY • Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat (See Fig. 3) INSTALL SEAT pan to raised position. Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. • Open battery box door. • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. • Remove terminal protective caps and discard. Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6) • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, The tireson your tractor were overinflated at the factory fo washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. shipping purposes, Correct tire pressure is important fo best cutting performance.
  • Page 9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning, BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL...
  • Page 10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOI Compare the illustrationswith your tractorto familiarize yourseffwith the locations of various controlsand adjustments. Sa_ this manual for future reference. LIGHTSW_CH POS_ION THROTrL_ AMMETER CHOKE CONTROL LIFT LEVER.
  • 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 the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 12 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig, 9) TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 10) Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sensing When pushing or towing yourtractor, be sure to disengagq switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheelin! the engine runningand the attachment clutch engaged will position.

  • Page 13: Carburetor

    OPERATION WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended The attachments can also be used during the engine fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can warm-up period after thetransmisslen has been warmed attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
  • Page 14 OPERATION MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEE!: Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AN[ is attached to tractor, TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip performance.
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..AS YOU COMPLETE REGU R SERWCE 'S - y 2"SEnVlC E DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure. Check for Loose Fasteners t# 4 SharpelVReplace Mower Blades Lubrication Chad Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I##s Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION The blade pan be sharpened with a file or on a gdnding wheel.
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 50 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hoursof tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year. operation and reptace if necessary.
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES (See Fig. 17) CLEAN AIR SCREEN AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to preven Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter, engine damage from overheating. Clean with awirebrusP Clean the foam pre-cteaner after every 25 hours of opera- or compressed air to remove dirt and stubbom dried gurr tion or every season.
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER (See Fig. 19) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if The fuel filter shoutd be replaced once each season. If fuel equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flew to carburetor, replacement is required.

  • Page 20: Side-To-Side

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: & Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. •...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. (See Fig. 25) FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. NECESSARY, BE SURETO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS Park the tractor on level surface.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27) TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 28) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxie. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal o= If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance bottom side of left footrest.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 29) (See Fig. 30) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and Block up axle securely. adjustment should not be necessary. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run charged battery. poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. RED cable last from both batteries.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- ADJUST THROTrLE CONTROL CABLE ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjust- (See Fig. 33) ment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGINE the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUELSYSTEM & IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT PREVENT CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS.FROM FORMING ESSENTIAL...

  • Page 27: Air Screen

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel, Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" propedy. 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 28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM !CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Poorcut-uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP..WHITE ' O_ © SOLENOID BLACK CLUTCH/ BRAKE (PEDAL UP) ELECTRIC CLUTCH :A , BLACK • SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) ----1 (DISENGAGED) ..AFTERFIRE SOLENOID GROUNDING CONNECTOR BLACK IGNITION UNIT SPARK...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 146139 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 19091016 Washer 9/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4 73220400 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc 109238X Tube Plastic 12"...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 151169 Chassis Wldmt. 11Ga. 140356 Drawbar Stretch 94 17490612 Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty-Tt 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 145206 Saddle Lt Shift Fender 126471X Clip Insulator .406 Mtg Hole 140621...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - . MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION " 1 140044 Wheel Steering Ayp/P/L BIk 142033 Axle Asm Fr LT W/gzks 38/42 135227 Spindle Asm LH 135228 Spindle Asm RH 6266H WasherThrust .75 x 1.230 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 19272016 Washer 27/32 X 1-1/4 X t6 Ga...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 DRIVE • 53 84100...

  • Page 37: Transaxle

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150071 Transaxle Assembly 105710X Link, Clutch 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 105709X Spring, Return, Clutch Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1-1/4 143995 Pulley, Transaxle 74760620 V-Belt, Ground Drive 141003 Rod Shift Hydro LT 140294...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 140310 Control Th/ch LH Flag 23.5 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T See Engine Breakdown 137352 Muffler Exhaust LT B&S 14HP IC OHV 272293 Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated 13280324 Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt X 3"...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 140117 Seat 72050411 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-3/8 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 134300 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc 74760616 Bolt Hex 3/8 - 16 X 1 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 19131610...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 140819 141517 Decal Deck Vented Wizard Plus Decal Instruction Dash Opr Eng P/t. 142341 143470 Decal Drawbar Contrl Mvt Hyd LT Decal Insert Strg Wizard Plus 141579 Decal Hood RH 146451 Decal Bat Dan/Poi P/L Symbols...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 LIFT 161718 32 /...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136973 Rod Asm. Lever 140278 Shaft Asm. Lift 138284 Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Red 122512X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 MOWER DECK 113 111 118 _J_ 3_._...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION -NO. DESCRIPTION 144393 Nut Lock 3/8-16 Unc Mower Housing 73680600 72140506 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18unc X3/4 140088 Guard Mandrel LH Black 138017 Bracket Asm Fr Sway Bar 38/42 137729 Screw Hex Thd Cut 138440...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 TRANSAXLE HYDRO GEAR - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 TRANSAXLE •...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 TRANSAXLE HYDRO GEAR - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 TRANSAXLE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 142930 Housing, Lower 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x.06O 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 150829 Differential Assembly 142932 Seal, Lip 142991...

  • Page 48: Type

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28Q777, TYPE NUMBER 0673-A1 _614 634A _307 305A 1022 368A 1034 1029 294 _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR 1026 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER AYP9159B69 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28Q777, TYPE NUMBER 0673-A1 138 106 987 95 117 634B 1022 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL 121 CARBURETOR "A"REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 50 SERVICE NOTES...

  • Page 51: Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "r ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING _" _ ...CUT OU" _LOPl _ SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.
  • Page 52 HOW AND WHERE TO ORDER PARTS You can identify your product correctly by looking at its model number label which is located under the seat. Name the product that needs a part, for example: tractor. State the product's model number and factory number. These numbers appear on a label on the product. List the description and part numberofthe part you want.

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