Weed Eater WE12538K, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...bly Operation Customer Responsibilities 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 WElDlATER 181544 1 16 02 TR PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ...cturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweightsto improve stability Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattechments These can change the stabilityof the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slowand gradual Do notmake sudden changes in speed or direction 2 Avoid starting or stopping onaslope IftiresIosetraction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT D...

Page 3: ...blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then tum slowly and gradually downhill if possible Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOMEALERTm YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION In order toprevent acciden tal starting when setting up transport rag adjusting or making repairs al ways disconnect spark plug wire ...

Page 4: ...assemble and maintain yourtractor propedy Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring forand using your tractor Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibili ties and Storage sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used...

Page 5: ...i Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft 1 Large Flat Washer 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Steering Boot 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x I 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Lock Washer 1 2 1 Bolt For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 5 ...

Page 6: ...FORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mount ing holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18 22 FT LBS TORQUE Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL S...

Page 7: ...r bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment bolt Iockwasher and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat until acomfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjus...

Page 8: ...TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade ddve belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Afteryou learn howto operate your tractor checkto see that the brake is properly adjusted S...

Page 9: ...W WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP t_ LIGHT t FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 9 FREE WHEEL AutomaticModels only ...

Page 10: ...onal Standards Institute ATrACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades orother attachments mountedto yourtractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used fordeclutching and brak ingthe tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locksclutch brake pedal intothe brake Dosition GEARSHIFT LEVE...

Page 11: ... cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas IA CAUTION Always stop tractor com I pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROI rLE CONTROL See Fig 5 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the batterycharging rate Full thr...

Page 12: ...ractor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 12 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oilwith tractor on level ground Remove oilfill cap dipstick and...

Page 13: ...ts can also be used during the engine warm upperiod NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be propedy le...

Page 14: ...or as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Onceayear youshould replace thesparkplug clean or replace airfilter and check blades and beltsfor wear A new spark plugand clean airfilterassure proper air fuel mixture ...

Page 15: ...or best resuifs mower bledes must be kept sharp Replace bent ordamaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 8 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lockwasher and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MAN DREL ASSEMBLY Reasse...

Page 16: ...T OIL CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year ifthe tractor is not used for 25 hours in ...

Page 17: ...100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions Remove knob s and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge Wash it in liquiddetergent and water Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Saturate itinengine oil Wrap it inclean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil Ifvery dirty ordamaged replace pre cleaner...

Page 18: ...uretor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP CLAMP FUEL _ FILTER FIG 13 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep fini...

Page 19: ...sconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise liftlever to raise suspension arms Slide mower outfrom undertractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRAC TOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOKTHE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME SUSPENSION ARMS TO INSTAL...

Page 20: ...ment on right side of tractor Measuredistance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjustments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on beth front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8...

Page 21: ...is section of this manual Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep ers Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley Install new belt by reversing above procedure PULLEY 21 FIG 21 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are ...

Page 22: ...the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL POSITIVE NEGATIVE TERMINAL TERMINAL BATTERY CAUTION Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the...

Page 23: ...le If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running movethrottlecontrol lever from slow to choke position Slowly move lever from choke to fast position Check that holes A in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line up If holes A are not aligned loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned Tighten clamp screw securely GOVERNOR GOVERNOR CONTRO...

Page 24: ... FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and ...

Page 25: ...3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replece air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or r...

Page 26: ...ght switch 4 Loose or damaged widng 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Enginethrottlecontrolnot set at SLOW positionfor 30 secondsbeforestoppingengine 1 Check widng switches and connections If not corrected contact an authodzed service canted department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean unde...

Page 27: ..._ _L_ i a IF SO EQUIPPED IGNITION SWITCH PosmoN CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATFERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE12538K PRODUCT NO 954 56 29 06 ELECTRICAL I 22 _21 _ 26 I I I 16 48 _1 I I I I I I 16 I I I I I I I t I I I 28 ...

Page 29: ...Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red 25 146147 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key Ign 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 AdapterAmmeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 Cover Termi...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE I2538K PRODUCT NO 954 56 29 06 CHASSIS 212 3O 29 26 31 2O8 58 25 53 26 _ 5 4 209 P 12 28 55 54 57 26 I0 3 i 35 34 208 3O ...

Page 31: ...iner Slide On Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Slkscr Dash RH Screw MachTR HD 5 16 18uncx3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Unc Hood Bumper Hood Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grille Lens Asm Lens Grille Private Label Fender Bracket Fender Repl 109873x Footrest Pnt LH Footrest Pnt RH Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 ...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE12538K PRODUCT NO 954 56 29 06 DRIVE 57 14 112 F 77 15 _ 212 _66 116 12 56 _ 18 113 6 51 5 18 30 62 35 36 37 34 26 27 53 32 ...

Page 33: ...2 0OZinc 79 2228M Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 16 Ga 96 4497H Pin Cotter 1 8 X 3 4 Cad 112 19091210 Rod Brake Parking LT YT 113 127285X Cap Brake Parking Black 116 72140608 Bracket Transmission 120 73900600 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 145 74490540 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot Nibbed 150 175456 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 151 19133210 Washer21 32 X 1 X 16 Ga 170 173894 Pin Roll 3 16 X 1 202 72110614 Pulley Composite...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE12538K PRODUCT NO 954 56 29 06 STEERING I _41 t I 36 J J 17 47 65 68 67 67 67 32 30 34 ...

Page 35: ...8 X 16 Ga Washer 27 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Link Drag Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Spacer earing Axle Front Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Bushing Link Drag BIk LR Washer 13 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 8 X 3 4 Cad Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash Screw Cap Wheel Steer Ayp Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga Nut Lock Center 3 8 24...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE12_8_ PRODUCT NO 954 _ 2_ ENGINE 2_ _ 7 62 81 13 4 31 784 33 37 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38 14 78 _ _ i IiiI _ 36 ...

Page 37: ...Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine B S 289707 Order parts from engine manufacturer Muffler Exhaust B S Lc Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield BRN DBR Guard Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scm Tank Fuel Front Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw FlexWsh Thdrol 3 8 16 Washer 9 32 X 7 8...

Page 38: ...24181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 23 71110814 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 24 19171912 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X 10 1748 94 Pan Pnt Seat BIk 26 10040800 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch NOTE 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl DESCRIPTION Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A Nut Lock Hex w In...

Page 39: ...Dr Eng Decal V Belt Sch Decal Handle Lft Height Adj Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s French Available accessories not included with mower 338 Grass Catcher MK38 Mulch Kit w Blades LSB42 42 Snow Blower LC _ Wheel Weights LBD48 48 Snow Blade CH11 Tire Chains WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 2781 1 7 9040H 8 106108X42 7 9 ...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE12538K PRODUCT NO 954 56 29 06 MOWER LIFT 7 5 13 11__ 4 6 12 2 3 6 8 I i I I I I i 5 19 13 13 20 _0 161718 20 15 20 15 4O ...

Page 41: ...169865 32 7354O600 Wire Asm Inner Sprg w plunger Shaft Asm Lift RH Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 21 Ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id Grip Handle Bicycle Matte BIk Button Plunger Black Link Lift LH Fixed Length Link Lift RH Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Nut Lockw Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Nut C ...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE12538K PRODUCT NO 954 56 29 06 MOWER DECK 42 ...

Page 43: ... Shoulder 146 165891 Nut 148 169022 Bracket Mower Deflector 149 165898 Cap Sleeve 150 19091216 Spring Torsion Deflector 151 169670 Nut Push 152 172758 Shield Deflector 153 169674 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 154 169675 Rod Hinge 155 169671 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 156 169672 Washer Spacer 157 169669 Pulley Mandrel 158 17720408 Nut Toplock 130794 Pulley Idler Flat Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 U nc Retaine...

Page 44: ...SERVICE NOTES 44 ...

Page 45: ...r rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of odginal purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and main tained in accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to norm...

Page 46: ...in Component and parts The cost of normal maintenance and replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser C Securina Warranty Service Warranty service can be arranged for by contactingeither a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Teeumseh Authorized ServioeDistributer or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor or ...

Page 47: ...ees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare he angle of the fold with the s...

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