Weed Eater WE1338A manual

MODEL NO . WE1338A 13 HP 38 Inc h La wn T ractor F or P ar ts and Ser vice, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 F or T echnical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 184404 Re v . 1 03.26.03 RH/TR PRINTED IN U .S.A. ® 01029 - weedeater[...]

2 • A void star ting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose trac- tion, disengage the blades and proceed slo wly straight down the slope . DO NO T: • Do not tur n on slopes unless necessar y , and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possib le. • Do not mow near drop-offs , ditches, or embankments . The mower could suddenly turn ov er [...]

3 WA R N I N G : In order to pre vent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans por t ing, ad just ing or making repairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug. W ARNING: Do not coast do wn a hill in neutral, you ma y lose control of the tractor . W ARNING: T ow onl y the attach- ments that are[...]

4 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capasity 1.25 Gallons and T ype: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SF-sj): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capasity: 3 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (GAP: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 1st 1.1 2nd 2.2 3rd 3.3 4th 4.4 5th 4.9 Re verse: 1.4 Tire Pressure: F ront: 14 PSI Rear : 12 PS[...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS 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 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A sock et 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 knif e When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the oper ating po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing wh[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y T O ROLL TRA CT OR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion section for location and function of con trols) • Press lift le ver plunger and raise attachment lift le ver to its highest po si tion. • Release parking br ake b y depressing clutch/br ake ped al. • Place gearshift le ver in neutral (N) po si tion. • Roll tractor f orward off skid. [...]

8 ASSEMBL Y ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE Y OU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y Y OUR NEW TRA C- T OR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T Y OU RE CEIVE THE BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SA TISF ACTION FR OM THIS QU AL ITY PRODUCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST : ✓ All assembly instructions hav e been completed. ✓ No remaining loose par ts in car ton. ✓ Battery is proper l[...]

9 OPERA TION These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n 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 FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESS[...]

10 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to f amiliar ize y ourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual f or future ref erence. Our tractors conf or m to the safety standards of the Ameri[...]

11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thrown into the e yes, which can result in severe e ye dam age . Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or per for m ing any adjustments or repair s. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask o ver spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. IMPO[...]

12 OPERA TION T O OPERA TE MO WER (See Fig. 6) Y our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing s witch. Any attempt by the operator to lea ve the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut. • Star t mower b lades by engaging attachment clutch control. • [...]

13 OPERA TION MO WING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mow er hous ing is attached to tractor . • Mower should be properly le veled f or best mowing per- fo r mance. See “T O LEVEL MO WER HOUSING” in the Ser vice and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used f or tr im- ming. • Drive so t[...]

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 DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE MAINTENANCE S[...]

15 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 8) • Raise mower to highest position to allo w access to blades . • Remov e blade bolt, loc k washer and fl at washer se- cur ing blade . • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up tow ards deck as sho wn. IMPORT ANT: TO ENSURE PR OPER ASSEMBL Y , CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH ST [...]

16 MAINTENANCE ENGINE LUBRICA TION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SF-SJ . Select the oil’ s SAE viscosity grade according to your e xpected operating temperature . TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20 0 30 40 80 100 -30 -20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 -10 10 60 5W-30 SAE [...]

17 MAINTENANCE FIG. 13 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be k ept free of dir t and chaff to prev ent engine dam age from ov erheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stubbor n dried gum fi bers. ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 12) Remov e any dust, dir t or oil from engine cooling fi ns to pre vent engine damage from [...]

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. SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after e v er y 100 hours of operation, whiche ver occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECI[...]

19 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: TO A V OID SE RI OUS IN JU R Y , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR ADJUST - MENTS: • Depress clutc h /brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment c lutch in “DISENGA GED” position. • T urn ignition key to “ST OP” and remove ke y . [...]

20 T O REPLA CE MO WER BLADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 20) The mower b lade dr iv e belt ma y be replaced without tools. P ar k the tractor on le vel surf ace. Engage parking brake . BEL T REMO V AL - • Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” po si tion. • Mov e at tach ment lift lev er forward to lo wer mower to its lowest position. • Roll[...]

21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 21 FIG. 22 T O AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not hor izontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight f orward, remov e steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL T OE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and cambe[...]

22 REPLA CING B A TTER Y (See Figs. 25 and 26) W ARNING: Do not short battery ter mi nals by allowing a wrenc h or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Bef ore connect- ing battery , remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. P ositive terminal must be connected fi rst to prevent sparking fr om ac ci - den tal gr[...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 28 T O REMO VE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 27) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector . • Stand in front of tractor . Grasp hood at sides, tilt to ward engine and lift off of tractor . • T o replace, re verse abo ve procedure. 01536 FIG. 27 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECT OR HOOD GO VERNOR CONTROL LEV[...]

24 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor f or storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 days or more. W ARNING: Ne ver store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reac h an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en cl o sure . TRA CT OR Remov[...]

25 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “TO ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. W ait sever al minutes bef ore attempting to star t. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air fi lter . 5. Clean/replace air fi lter . 6. Dirt[...]

26 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-saf ety 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 enga g ed P oor cut - uneven 1. W orn, bent or loose blade.[...]

27 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 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) CLU[...]

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 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 ELECTRICAL 52 16[...]

29 1 163465 Batter y 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery 16 176138 Switch Interlock 21 175685 Har ness Asm Light W/4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Batter y 6 Ga 11"red 25 146147 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut K eps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12"blac k 29 121305X S[...]

30 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 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 31 24 30 209 8 209 6 16 9 15 209 209 209 5 5 145 37 37 18 205 205 38 38 206 212 chassis-pl.lt_23[...]

31 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm. 1 174620 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar , Stretch 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper , Hood/Dash 6 174643X013 Saddle Silkscreen 8 155138 Clip Retaine[...]

32 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 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 1 145 96 26 79 16 66 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 150 6 170 dri[...]

33 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - T ransaxle P eerless Model 205-544C (Order par ts from transaxle manu- f acturer) 2 146682 Spring Retur n Brake 3 123666X Pulley T ransaxle 18"tires 4 12000028 Ring Retainer #[...]

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 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 STEERING[...]

35 1 140044X428 Wheel Steering 2 175131 Axle Asm 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bear ing Race Thr ust Harden 6 121748X W asher 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga 7 19272016 W asher 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga 8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 9 3366R Bear ing Col Strg Blk 10 175121 Link Drag 11 10040600 W asher Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8 12 73940800 [...]

36 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 13 4 72 78 81 3 16 78 23 45 14 38 40 engine-bs.1cyl_17 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 ENGINE[...]

37 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 170551 Control Th/ch Flag 2 17720408 Screw He x Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - - - Engine , B&S 21A807 (Order par ts from engine manuf acturer) 4 179758 Muffl er Exhaust B&S 13 165291 Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated 14 148456 T ube Drain Oil Easy 16 11050600 W asher Lock Ext T ooth 3/8 23 169837 Shie[...]

38 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 SEA T KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 127426X Seat 2 140551 Brack et Seat Pivot 3 71110616 Bolt Hex 3/8 - 16 x 1 4 19131610 W asher 13/32 x 1 x 10Ga. 5 145006 Clip Push-In Hinged 6 73800600 Nut Lock He x w/Ins 3/8 - 16 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17[...]

39 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 DECALS KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 181251 Decal, Clutch/Brake Eng/F r 2 162392 Decal, Grille 3 184766 Decal, Engine HP 4 170563 Decal Warning 5 164424 Decal, Side P anel 6 157140 Decal, Fender Danger English 7 162398 Decal Ins Str Wh 8 162391 Decal, Deck 9 171[...]

40 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 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 lift-rh.1piece_3[...]

41 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 MO WER LIFT 1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH 3 105767X Pin Groov e 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[...]

42 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 MO WER DECK 19 86 3 8 4 2 2 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 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_deck-manual_[...]

43 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 MO WER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 170280 Mower Housing Assemb ly 2 72140506 Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 3 138017 Brack et Asm F r . Sway Bar 4 169970 Brack et Deck Swa y Bar 38"/42" 5 4939M Retainer Spring 6 178024 Bar Swa y Deck 8 850857 Bolt [...]

44 SER VICE NO TES[...]

45 LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manuf acturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from def ects in materi- als and work man ship . For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase b y the or iginal consumer purchaser , we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge f or par ts or labor incurre[...]

46 T E C U M S E H ® 00661- te cumseh Issued Jan uar y 1980 Re vised Jan uar y 1991 T E C U M S E H ® 00661-tecumseh SER VICE POLICY W ARRANTY LIMITED W ARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR PO WER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products W arranted P eerless Gear and Machine Division of T ecumseh Products Company (“T ecumseh”), subject to the limitations cont[...]

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 mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to preven[...]

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