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Rally RA13538A Owner's Manual

Manual is about: 13.5 HP 38 INCH

Summary of RA13538A

  • Page 1

    For parts and service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 for technical assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 model no. Ra13538a 13.5 hp 38 inch lawn tractor 191085 02.02.04 tr printed in u.S.A. • assembly • operation • maintenance • service and adjustments • storage • troubleshooting...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 table of contents warranty ................................................ 2 safety rules .......................................... 3 product specifi cations ........................... 6 assembly/pre-operation ....................... 8 operation............................................. 11 m...

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    3 safety rules i. General operation • read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine. • clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., whic...

  • Page 4: Safety Rules

    4 • watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un- even terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide ob sta cles. • use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • follow the manufacturer’s rec om men d- a tions for wheel weights or coun ter - weig...

  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    5 safety rules • be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • do not mow in reverse unless ab so - lute ly necessary. Al ways look down and behind before and while backing. • never ca...

  • Page 6

    6 congratulations on your pur chase of a new tractor. It has been designed, en gi neered and man u fac tured to give you the best pos si ble de pend abil i ty and per for mance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please con tact your nearest authorized service center/ depart...

  • Page 7: Unassembled Parts

    7 unassembled parts steering wheel steering wheel insert seat (1) large flat washer steering boot steering extension shaft steering wheel adapter (2) keys slope sheet keys (1) oil drain tube for future use (1) hex bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) locknut 1/4-28 (1) hex nut 1/2-20 (1) bolt (1) washer 17/32 x ...

  • Page 8: Assembly/pre-Operation

    8 02 599 your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as nec es sary to in sure ...

  • Page 9

    9 check battery 1. Lift seat pan to raised position. Note: if this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (see "battery" in maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc- tio...

  • Page 10

    10 check tire pressure the tires on your tractor were over in - fl ated at the factory for shipping pur pos es. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • reduce tire pressure to psi shown in “product spec i fi ca tions” section of this manual. Check for proper position of al...

  • Page 11: Operation

    11 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 for...

  • Page 12

    12 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 safety standar...

  • Page 13

    13 to adjust mower cutting height the position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • grasp lift lever. • press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is ap prox i- mate ly 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the bl...

  • Page 14

    14 01931 attachemnt lift lever high position attachment clutch lever “engaged” position “disengaged” position low position defl ector shield to transport • raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control. • when pushing or towing your trac tor, be sure gearshift lever is in ...

  • Page 15

    15 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- t...

  • Page 16

    16 mowing tips • tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor. • mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “to level mower housing” in the service and adjustments sec tion of this manual. • the left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming....

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    17 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 18

    18 tractor always observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance. Brake operation if tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in high est gear, then brake must be ad just ed. (see “to adjust brake” in the ser vice and ad just ments section of this manual). T...

  • Page 19

    19 clean air screen air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stub- born dried gum fi bers. V-belts check v-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if nece...

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    20 muffler inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fi re hazard and/or dam age. Spark plug(s) replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and gap set...

  • Page 21: Service and Adjustments

    21 service and adjustments warning: to avoid serious injury, before performing any ser- vice or ad just ments: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (n) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in “disengaged” position. 4. Turn ignition key to “st...

  • Page 22

    22 01156 00598 01267 both front links should be equal in length nut “f” ground line bottom edge of mower to ground 01553 suspension arm lift link adjustment nut 01268 bottom edge of mower to ground a a front-to-back adjustment important: deck must be level side-to side. If the following front-to-bac...

  • Page 23

    23 38 42 02373 to replace mower blade drive belt the mower blade drive belt may be re- placed without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. Belt removal - 1. Place attachment clutch in “dis en - gaged” po si tion. 2. Move at tach ment lift lever forward to lower mower to it...

  • Page 24

    24 00811 00663 retaining ring washers square key (rear wheel only) axle cover front wheel toe-in/cam ber the front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If dam age has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/de part me...

  • Page 25

    25 to start engine with a weak bat- tery warning: lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat- ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (see ...

  • Page 26

    26 to replace headlight bulb 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. 4. Close hood. Interlocks and relays loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor t...

  • Page 27: Storage

    27 storage immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor 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 ...

  • Page 28

    28 troubleshooting chart will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “choked” 2. See “to start engine” in properly. 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 29

    29 troubleshooting chart loss of power 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and 3. Clean un der side of mower (continued) trash under mower. Housing. 4. Dirty air fi lter. 4. Clean/replace air fi lter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or cha...

  • Page 30

    30 poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in discharge “fast” position. 2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed. 3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing. 4. Mower deck not level. 4. Level mower deck. 5. Low/uneven tire air 5. Check tires for proper air pr...

  • Page 31

    31 tractor -- model number ra13538a 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 (clu...

  • Page 32: Repair Parts

    32 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 repair parts tractor -- model number ra13538a electrical 48 8 2 1 27 52 16 22 21 16 for parts call k&t 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 www.Mymowerparts.Com.

  • Page 33

    33 tractor -- model number ra13538a electrical key part no. No. Description note: all component dimensions given in u. S. Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 163465 battery 2 74760412 bolt hex hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 176689 box battery 16 176138 switch interlock 21 175688 harness asm light w/4152j 22 4152j bulb...

  • Page 34

    34 tractor -- model number ra13538a chassis and enclosures 209 2 35 209 26 35 209 26 33 10 34 1 208 11 208 13 24 26 25 26 25 209 31 24 30 209 8 209 6 16 9 15 209 209 5 5 145 37 37 206 205 205 38 38 chassis-alpha_lt_2 18 17 28 166 39 29 212 for parts call k&t 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 www.Mymowerp...

  • Page 35

    35 tractor -- model number ra13538a chassis and enclosures note: all component dimensions given in u. S. Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm key part no. No. Description 1 174620 chassis 2 176554 drawbar, stretch 5 155272 bumper, hood/dash 6 174643x013 saddle silkscreen 8 155138 clip retainer slide-on 9 168347x...

  • Page 36

    36 tractor -- model number ra13538a ground drive 29 28 112 14 41 38 39 57 120 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 7 263 263 1 15 96 26 79 16 66 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 150 ...

  • Page 37

    37 tractor -- model number ra13538a ground drive key part no. No. Description note: all component dimensions given in u. S. Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm key part no. No. Description 1 - - - - - - - transaxle peerless model 205-544c (order parts from transaxle manufacturer) 2 146682 spring return brake 3 ...

  • Page 38

    38 tractor -- model number ra13538a steering 44 51 54 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 12 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_pl.Lt_42 for parts call k&t 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 www.Mymowerparts.Com.

  • Page 39

    39 tractor -- model number ra13538a steering key part no. No. Description note: all component dimensions given in u. S. Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 140044x428 wheel steering 2 175131 axle asm 3 169840 spindle asm lh 4 169839 spindle asm rh 5 6266h bearing race thrust harden 6 121748x washer 25/32 x 1-...

  • Page 40

    40 tractor -- model number ra13538a engine 2 1 optional equipment spark arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 13 4 72 78 81 3 78 23 45 14 38 40 engine-bs.1cyl_17 key part no. No. Description key part no. No. Description 1 170551 control throttle/choke flag 2 17720408 screw hex thd cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - ...

  • Page 41

    41 tractor -- model number ra13538a seat assembly 26 23 1 24 16 15 12 13 17 25 4 3 8 9 7 8 9 7 2 6 22 21 5 10 5 14 seat_lt.Bolt_1 key part no. No. Description note: all component dimensions given in u. S. Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm key part no. No. Description 1 175389 seat 2 140551 bracket seat pivot ...

  • Page 42

    42 tractor -- model number ra13538a decals 1 8 9 2 key part no. No. Description wheels and tires 6 2 1 5,8 4,10 3,9 11 7 wheel_1 11 3 4 12 key part no. No. Description key part no. No. Description note: all component dimensions given in u. S. Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 10 2 7 1 181249 decal, clutch/bra...

  • Page 43

    43 tractor -- model number ra13538a lift assembly 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 key part no. No. Description note: all component dimensions given in u. S. Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 159460 wire asm inner/sprg w/plunger 2 159471 s...

  • Page 44

    44 tractor -- model number ra13538a mower deck 19 86 38 42 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 45 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 38_deck-manual_2 185 67 158 42_clu tch_mod_7 152 for pa...

  • Page 45

    45 tractor -- model number ra13538a mower deck key part no. No. Description note: all component dimensions given in u. S. Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm key part no. No. Description 1 170280 mower housing assembly 2 72140506 bolt carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 3 138017 bracket asm fr. Sway bar 4 169970 bracket dec...

  • Page 46: Service Notes

    46 service notes for parts call k&t 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 www.Mymowerparts.Com.

  • Page 47

    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 great...

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    For parts call k&t 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 www.Mymowerparts.Com.