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Rally RA13538A Owner's Manual

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For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
MODEL NO. RA13538A
13.5 HP 38 INCH
LAWN TRACTOR
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Assembly
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For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:
call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
Maintenance
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Storage
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Troubleshooting
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www.mymowerparts.com
191085 02.02.04 TR
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODEL NO. RA13538A 13.5 HP 38 INCH LAWN TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 191085 02.02.04 TR...
  • Page 2 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ..........2 Maintenance Schedule ......17 Safety Rules .......... 3 Maintenance ........17 Product Specifi cations ......6 Service and Adjustments..... 21 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....... 8 Storage ..........27 Operation..........11 Troubleshooting ........

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the fol low ing safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. •...
  • Page 4 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SAFETY RULES • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un- • Use extra care when approaching blind even terrain could overturn the machine. corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects Tall grass can hide ob sta cles. that may obscure vision.
  • Page 5 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SAFETY RULES • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other people limbs, etc. before mowing. Stop machine if anyone • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven enters the area.
  • Page 6 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RE SPON SI BIL I TIES • Read and observe the safety rules. GASOLINE 1.25 • Follow a regular schedule in main- CAPACITY AND UNLEADED tain ing, caring for and using your tractor. TYPE: REGULAR •...

  • Page 7: Unassembled Parts

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Hex nut 1/2-20 (1) Large Flat Washer Steering (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut Extension 1/4-28 Shaft Steering Wheel Steering Adapter Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock...
  • Page 8 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as nec es sary to in sure proper tightness.
  • Page 9 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder NOTE: You may now roll or drive your bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate tractor.
  • Page 10 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ✓CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were over in - Before you operate your new trac tor, we fl ated at the factory for shipping pur pos es. wish to assure that you receive the best Correct tire pressure is important for best per for mance and sat is fac tion from this cutting performance.
  • Page 11 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST SLOW IGNITION REVERSE HIGH NEUTRAL CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE...
  • Page 12 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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. Attachment Clutch Lever Ignition Switch...
  • Page 13 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 The op er a tion of any trac tor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Al ways wear safety glass es or eye shields while op er at ing your trac tor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs.
  • Page 14 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 • The average lawn should be cut to ap- • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push prox i mate ly 2-1/2 inches during the cool clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- season and to over 3 inches during hot tion and engage parking brake.
  • Page 15 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ADD GASOLINE 5. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do key as soon as engine starts. Do not overfi...
  • Page 16 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments sec tion of this manual.

  • Page 17: Lubrication Chart

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES 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...
  • Page 18 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR 4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when per- shown. form ing any main te nance. 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. BRAKE OPERATION Lbs.
  • Page 19 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 • Keep small vent holes open. Check the crankcase oil level before start- • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. ing the engine and after each eight (8) NOTE: The original equipment battery on hours of operation.
  • Page 20 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 IN-LINE FUEL FILTER AIR FILTER The fuel fi lter should be replaced once Your engine will not run properly using each season. If fuel fi lter becomes a dirty air fi lter. Service air cleaner more clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl...

  • Page 21: Service And Adjustments

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3.
  • Page 22 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 6. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis To obtain the best cutting results, the bracket and secure with retainer spring. mower housing should be adjusted so 7. Push clutch cable housing guide into that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" bracket, slide collar onto guide and lower than the rear when the mower is in secure with large retainer spring.
  • Page 23 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE BELT Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system which is mounted on the The mower blade drive belt may be re- right side of the transaxle.
  • Page 24 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a If steering wheel crossbars are not belt installation guide decal on bottom side hor i zon tal (left to right) when wheels are of left footrest.
  • Page 25 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- REPLACING BATTERY TERY WARNING: Do not short bat tery ter mi nals by al low ing a wrench or any WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- other object to contact both terminals at er ate ex plo sive gases.
  • Page 26 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the 1. Raise hood. backside of the grill. 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. 3.
  • Page 27 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 STORAGE blended fuels (called gasohol or using Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture age at the end of the season or if the trac- which leads to separation and formation of tor will not be used for 30 days or more.
  • Page 28 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in properly. Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3.
  • Page 29 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and 3. Clean un der side of mower (continued) trash under mower. housing. 4. Dirty air fi lter. 4. Clean/replace air fi lter. 5.
  • Page 30 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in discharge “FAST” position. 2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed. 3. Wet grass. 3.
  • Page 31 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER RA13538A SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHITE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK ATT'MENT CLUTCH...

  • Page 32: Repair Parts

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER RA13538A ELECTRICAL www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 33 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER RA13538A ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery 176138 Switch Interlock 175688 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 4152J...
  • Page 34 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER RA13538A CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES Chassis-Alpha_LT_2 www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 35 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER RA13538A CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 174620 Chassis 176554 Drawbar, Stretch 155272 Bumper, Hood/Dash 174643X013 Saddle Silkscreen 155138 Clip Retainer Slide-On 168347X011 Dash 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1...
  • Page 36 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER RA13538A GROUND DRIVE drive-saddle_33 www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 37 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER RA13538A GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - Transaxle 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv STL Peerless Model 205-544C...
  • Page 38 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER RA13538A STEERING steering_pl.lt_42 www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 39 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER RA13538A STEERING KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 140044X428 Wheel Steering 175131 Axle Asm 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 40 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER RA13538A ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.1cyl_17 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 170551 Control Throttle/Choke Flag 17670412 Screw Thdrol 1/4-20 x 3/4 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2...
  • Page 41 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER RA13538A SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_lt.bolt_1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 175389 Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/2 140551 Bracket Seat Pivot 134300 Spacer Split .28 x .96...
  • Page 42 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER RA13538A DECALS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 181249 Decal, Clutch/Brake 181146 Decal, Fender 191133 Decal, Chassis 145005 Decal, Caution, Battery 184844 Decal, Engine HP...
  • Page 43 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER RA13538A LIFT ASSEMBLY 17 18 lift-rh.1piece_3 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger 173288 Link Front 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH...
  • Page 44 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER RA13538A MOWER DECK 38_deck-manual_2 www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 45: Mower Deck

    For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER RA13538A MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 170280 Mower Housing Assembly 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 72140506 Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 unc 138017 Bracket Asm Fr.
  • Page 46 For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SERVICE NOTES www.mymowerparts.com...
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