Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
2 DO NOT:• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not mow on wet grass. R...
Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) (API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 62 Oz. W/O Filter: 55 Oz. Spark Plug: Champion RN4C (GAP: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 1st 1.1 2nd 2.2 3rd 3.3 4th 4....
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Keys (1) Lock Washer 1/2 Steering Extension Shaft (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 ...
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" wrenches Pliers (1) 9/16" wrench 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 - HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
7 ASSEMBLY TO R O L L T R AC TO R O F F S K I D ( S e e Op er a tion section for location and function of con trols) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake ped al. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)...
Page 8 - CHE CKLIST; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
8 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUAL ITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carto...
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 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE F...
Page 10 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
10 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 safe...
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 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
12 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.• Select desired height of cut.• Start mower blades by engag...
Page 13 - MOWING TIPS
13 OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- for mance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used fo...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
14 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE T R A C 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 IN D...
Page 15 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
15 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 8) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove blade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se cur ing blade. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CENTER HOLE...
Page 16 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION; TRANSAXLE COOLING; BATTERY
16 02463 MAINTENANCE ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20 0 30 40 80 10...
Page 17 - CLEANING
17 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 gap setting a...
Page 18 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
18 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. • Turn ignition key to “STOP...
Page 19 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
19 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. SIDE-TO...
Page 21 - TO A D
21 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 20) Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire m...
Page 23 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB; INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS; TO REPLACE FUSE; TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE
23 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 25) • Raise hood.• Unsnap headlight wire connector.• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. 01536 FIG. 25 HEADLIGHTWIRECONNECTOR HOOD TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB •...
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 PO13T38A 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) GROUNDING CONNECTOR ATT'MENT CLUTCH (CL...
Page 28 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
28 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 48 16 22 21 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A ELECTRICAL 52 16
Page 30 - CHASSIS
30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A CHASSIS 35 26 35 26 33 10 2 3 3 3 34 208 11 17 29 28 208 13 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 24 26 25 26 25 31 209 24 30 209 209 16 15 209 209 145 37 37 18 5 5 9 8 6 1 206 205 205 38 38 212 chassis-pl.lt_34
Page 32 - DRIVE
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A DRIVE 29 28 112 14 41 38 39 57 51 74 75 78 76 77 25 26 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 212 55 63 116 70 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 21 4 3 13 10 8 12 12 7 250 250 1 15 96 26 79 16 66 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 12...
Page 34 - STEERING
34 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 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 12 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_pl.lt_42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A STEERING
Page 38 - SEAT
38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A SEAT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 127426X Seat2 140551 Bracket Seat Pivot 3 71110616 Bolt Hex 3/8 - 16 x 14 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x10Ga.5 145006 Clip Push-In Hinged6 73800600 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8 - 167 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi8 ...
Page 39 - DECALS
39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A DECALS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 181251 Decal, Clutch/Brake Eng/Fr2 187155 Decal, Replacement3 64-1726-29 Decal, Engine HP4 170563 Decal, Warning6 157140 Decal, Fender Danger English7 158168 Decal, Ins Str Wh8 172200 Decal, Fender 5 Sp.9 158166 ...
Page 40 - MOWER LIFT
40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 3132 3132 19 19 13 13 13 13 lift-rh.1piece_3
Page 42 - MOWER DECK
42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PO13T38A MOWER DECK 19 86 38 42 2 15 14 13 11 10 98 1 21 2 96 97 29 27 23 26 28 25 24 21 87 88 21 146 31 40 150 45 32 33 69 55 56 36 36 89 123 113 53 30 109 89 122 40 89 108 107 68 4 3 5 6 2 21 149 16 21 2 110 54 148 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 38_...
Page 44 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 45 - LIMITED WARRANTY
45 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi-als and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, w...
Page 46 - SERVICE; P O L I C Y; WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTIES
46 T E C U M S E H ® 00661-tecumseh Issued January 1980Revised January 1991 T E C U M S E H ® 00661-tecumse h SERVICE P O L I C Y WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company (“Tecumseh”...
Page 47 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
47 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE 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 face. Do not mowslopes greater...
