Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the i...
Page 4 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
4 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem-edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. We have...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Oil Drain TubeFor Future Use (1) Knob (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 (1) 5/16Lock Washer SteeringExtensionShaft Batter...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON
6 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.(2) 1/2" wrench Pliers (2) 9/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge Utility knife When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the operating po ...
Page 7 - TO DRIVE TRAC
7 ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid . TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of con trols) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lev...
Page 8 - CHE CKLIST; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
8 ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery ...
Page 9 - OPERATION
9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORW...
Page 10 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
10 1992 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the...
Page 11 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
11 OPERATION 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 op-erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spe...
Page 12 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
12 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.• If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to s...
Page 13 - ADD GASOLINE; PURGE TRANSMISSION
13 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti...
Page 14 - MOWING TIPS
14 FIG. 9 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. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has bee...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
15 MAINTENANCE BE FO RE E AC H US E T RAC T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL I...
Page 16 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
16 MAINTENANCE FIG. 11 FIG. 10 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...
Page 17 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; ENGINE; LUBRICATION; BATTERY
17 MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper coolin...
Page 18 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
18 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam-age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and g...
Page 19 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 15 TRACTOR WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn i...
Page 20 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS "D" "D" MANDREL FIG. 18 FIG. 19 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH SUSPENSION ARM LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG. 17 NUT "E" NUT "F" FRONT LINKS TRUN NION FIG. 16 “A” “A” BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWERTO GROUND BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWERTO GROUND GROUND...
Page 24 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
24 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 ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor...
Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
25 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air fi lter. 5. Clean...
Page 27 - SCHEMATIC
27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC16H38ST (96011013201), PRODUCT NO. 960 11 01-32 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE RED BLACK ORANGE BLACK BROWN BLACK BLACK BLACK STARTER M SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED...
Page 28 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
28 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 25 41 27 40 33 30 179720 8 2 1 27 48 16 16 22 21 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC16H38ST (96011013201), PRODUCT NO. 960 11 01-32 ELECTRICAL 52 90
Page 30 - CHASSIS
30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC16H38ST (96011013201), PRODUCT NO. 960 11 01-32 CHASSIS 1 209 142 209 142 209 2 35 35 209 26 35 209 26 33 10 34 208 11 208 13 24 26 25 26 25 209 31 24 30 9 209 209 5 5 145 37 37 18 206 205 205 38 38 17 28 278 39 Chassis-Elite_Basic_6 29 212 64 208 207 159
Page 32 - DRIVE
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC16H38ST (96011013201), PRODUCT NO. 960 11 01-32 DRIVE 66 29 28 32 30 52 32 59 38 61 41 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 77 30 52 56 64 65 212 63 116 70 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 15 37 120 89 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 ...
Page 34 - STEERING
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC16H38ST (96011013201), PRODUCT NO. 960 11 01-32 STEERING 44 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 95 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 97 39 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_pl.lt_58
Page 37 - SEAT
37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC16H38ST (96011013201), PRODUCT NO. 960 11 01-32 SEAT 1 24 16 15 12 13 17 4 3 8 9 7 8 9 7 11 2 6 22 21 5 10 5 14 seat_lt.knob_17 1 532 40 10-42 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pivot3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 14 819 13 16-10 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga...
Page 38 - DECALS
38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC16H38ST (96011013201), PRODUCT NO. 960 11 01-32 DECALS WHEELS & TIRES 8 13 3 12 3 2 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 40 03-31 Decal Side Panel2 532 14 50-05 Decal Bat Dan/Poi P/L Symbols3 532 40 20-32 Decal Hood 4 532 19 43-02 Decal Schematic5 532 18 ...
Page 39 - MOWER LIFT
39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC16H38ST (96011013201), PRODUCT NO. 960 11 01-32 MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 lift-rh.1piece_3 8 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 19 84-17 Wire Asm Inner W/Plunger2 532 19 80-70 Shaft Asm Lift 3...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK
40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MC16H38ST (96011013201), PRODUCT NO. 960 11 01-32 MOWER DECK 38_deck-manual_4 8 6 19 4 149 21 2 15 14 18 18 20 2 21 21 194 7 30 30 7 30 1 30 191 190 72 192 31 32 33 188 144 68 148 36 89 40 45 186 108 158 152 107 89 89 37 56 45 55 195 72 192 190 191 189 194 67...
Page 42 - SERVICE; POLICY; WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTIES
42 ® Issued January 1980Revised January 1991 ® SERVICE POLICY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company (“Tecumseh”), subject to the limitations contained below, will, at its option, ...
Page 43 - ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,; SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
43 15 DEGREES MAX. F O L D A L O N G D O T T E D L IN E T H IS IS A 1 5 D E G R E E S L O P E ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 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 fac...
