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    OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO . WE13T38D 13.0 HP 38 Inch La wn T ractor For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 F or T echnical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 178078 1.10.01 RD PRINTED IN U .S.A. ®[...]

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    2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. • Be sure the[...]

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    3 SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2 - 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...................... 4, 14-18 ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 6 - 8 OPERATION ...........................................................[...]

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    4 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32 ° F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32 ° F) OIL CAPACITY: 2 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RN4C (GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 1st 1.1 2nd 2. 2 3rd 3.3 4th 4.4 5th 4.9 REVERSE: 1.4 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 P SI REAR: 12 PSI CHA[...]

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    5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft 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 (1) Oil Drain Tube[...]

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    6 ASSEMBL Y T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard 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 manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). T O [...]

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    7 ASSEMBL Y TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section, page 10, for location and function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Roll tractor forward off skid. • Remov[...]

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    8 ASSEMBL Y CHECKLIST 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 is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour[...]

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    9 OPERA TION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED MOWER LIFT DAN[...]

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    10 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Stan[...]

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    11 OPERA TION 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 spectacles or standard safety glasses. IMPORTANT: LEAVING T[...]

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    12 OPERA TION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing 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 engaging attachment clutch control. • TO STOP M[...]

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    13 OPERA TION MO WING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “ TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING ” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings [...]

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    14 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPL[...]

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    15 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 8) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. • Remove hex bolt, lock washer 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 [...]

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    16 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “ PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ” section of [...]

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    17 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. ?[...]

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    18 FIG.18 3 8 38 4 2 42 IDLER PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEY MANDREL PULLEY TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 18) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See “ TO REMOVE MOWER ” in this section of this manual). • Work bel[...]

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    19 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1-1/2" NUT "A" OPERATING ARM JAM NUT FIG. 19 WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" FIG. 20 TRANSAXLE PULLEY STATIONARY IDLER CLUTCHING IDLER ENGINE PULLEY TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 20) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide [...]

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    20 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop ru[...]

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    21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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. FIG. 25 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR HOOD ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The th[...]

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    22 ST ORA GE 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. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRA CT OR Remove mower from tr[...]

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    23 TR OUBLESHOO TING 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 flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Dirty fuel fil[...]

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    24 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department. clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Rep[...]

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    25 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE13T38D SCHEMA TIC 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 (CLUTCH OFF) CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SOLENO[...]

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    26 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 8 2 1 27 48 16 16 22 21 REP AIR P ART S TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE13T38D ELECTRICAL 52[...]

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    27 1 144925 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp 2 74760412 B olt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery Mech Hiinge 1 6 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 2 1 166181 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 2 2 4152J Bu lb Light #1156 2 4 108423X Cable Battery 2 5 146147 Cable Battery 2 6 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 2 7 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 2 8 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 1[...]

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    28 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE13T38D CHASSIS 3 2 35 3 26 3 35 26 33 10 34 1 208 11 17 29 28 208 13 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 24 26 25 26 25 3 31 24 30 209 8 209 6 16 9 15 209 209 5 5 145 37 37 18 205 205 38 38 206 212[...]

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    29 REP AIR P ART S TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE13T38D CHASSIS KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm. 1 169831 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar, Stretch 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper, Hood/Dash 6 155924X011 Saddle Silkscreen Flt Sdl 8 155138 Clip Retainer Slide-On 9 168347X011[...]

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    30 REP AIR P ART S TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE13T38D DRIVE 29 28 112 14 41 42 40 38 42 39 57 51 42 51 74 75 78 76 77 25 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 61 61 1 145 96 26 79 52 66 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 150 6 170[...]

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    31 REP AIR P ART S TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE13T38D DRIVE KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - Transaxle Peerless Model 205-544c (Order parts from transaxle manufacturer) 2 146682 Spring Return Brake 3 123666X P ulley Transaxle 18"tires 4 12000028 Ring Retainer # 5100-62 5 121520X Strap Torque [...]

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    32 62 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 18 19 22 27 23 40 66 29 25 79 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 17 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 63 11 39 11 80 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 REP AIR P ART S TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE13T38D STEERING[...]

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    33 1 140044X428 Wheel Steering Ayp/P/L Blk 2 154427 A xl e As m 3 156483 S pi n d le A s m L H 4 157473 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 7 19272016 Washer 27/32 X 1-1/4 X 16 Ga 8 12000029 R in g Klip #t5304-75 9 3366R Bearing Col Strg Blk 1 0 169832 Link Drag 1 1 10040600 W asher Lock Hvy Hlcl[...]

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    34 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 40 62 13 4 85 78 78 81 3 16 23 45 14 38 REP AIR P ART S TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE13T38D ENGINE[...]

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    35 KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 170864 Control Th/ch Flag 2 17720410 S crew Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 3 - - - - - - - - Engine, Tec. OHV135 (Order parts from engine manufacturer) 4 156700 Muffler Exhaust 1 3 165291 Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated 1 4 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 1 6 11050600 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 2 3 169837 S hi e l d BRN/DB[...]

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    36 REP AIR P ART S TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE13T38D SEA T KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 127426X Seat 2 140551 Bracket Seat Pivot 3 71110616 B ol t Hex 3/8 - 16 X 1 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X10Ga. 5 145006 Clip Push-In Hinged 6 73800600 N ut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8 - 16 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5 9 [...]

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    37 REP AIR P ART S TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE13T38D DECALS 5 7 12 17 14 5 16 6 15 3 KEY P ART N O . N O . DESCRIPTION 1 101892X Decal, Clutch/Brake Eng/Fr 3 64-1726-29 Decal, Engine HP 4 170563 D ec a l W ar ni n g 5 164424 Decal, Pnl Sd 6 157140 Decal, Fender Danger English 7 162398 Decal Ins Str Wh 9 171448 Decal Fender 1 0 162391 Decal, Deck [...]

  • Page 38

    38 REP AIR P ART S TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE13T38D MO WER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13[...]

  • Page 39

    39 REP AIR P ART S TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE13T38D MO WER LIFT 1 159460 W ire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH 3 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 W asher 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 109413X Grip Handle Bicycle Matte Blk 8 124526X Button Plunger Black 1 1 139865 Lin[...]

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    40 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE13T38D MO WER DECK 19 86 38 42 2 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 1 21 2 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[...]

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    41 REP AIR P ART S TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE13T38D MO WER DECK KE Y PART NO. N O. DESCRIPTION 1 170280 M ower Housing Assembly 2 72140506 Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 3 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 4 169970 Bracket Deck Sway Bar 38"/42" 5 4939M R etainer Spring 6 130832 A r m , S u s pension, Rear 8 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade 8[...]

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    42 SER VICE NO TES[...]

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    43 SER VICE NO TES[...]

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    44 SER VICE NO TES[...]

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    45 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacin[...]

  • Page 46

    46 T E C U M S E H ® Issued January 1980 Revised January 1991 T E C U M S E H ® SER SER SER SER SER VICE VICE VICE VICE VICE POLICY POLICY POLICY POLICY POLICY W W W W W ARRANTY ARRANTY ARRANTY ARRANTY ARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Produ[...]

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    47 15 ° MAX. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. CUT OUT ON DOTTED LINES THIS IS A 15 ° SLOPE SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15 ° ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to[...]

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