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917.259940
Western Auto
Operation and Service Instructions
Wizard Lawn Tractor
Stock Number
Model Number
Factory Number
93-7167-5 AYP7167A79
AYP7167A79
This product has a low emiss!0n engine which 0perates differ-
enUy from previously built engmes; Before you start the engine,
read and understand this Owner's Manual.
Thank you for purchasing an American-built product.
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i WESTERN AUTO TRACTOR LIMITED WARRANTY AYP7167A79 Western Auto Supply Company warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is free from defects in material or workmanship and agrees to repair this product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase: • 2 years, if the product is used for personal, family, or household use; • 90 days, if the product is used for any other purpose such as commercial or rental use. Excluded from this warranty are normal wear, ma
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION IlL CHILDREN Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the and on the machine before starting. presence of children. Children are often attracted to the Only al
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES .......................... ;................................. 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 19-24 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 2 STORAGE ................................................................... 25 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 2, 14-17 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 26-27 WARRANTY .................................................................. 2 R
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Seat © Mulcher Plate !4::J (1) Large Flat Washer ;4/'Steering Steenng (1) Lockwasher 3/8 Wheel Boot @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bolt (1) Shoulder d Bolt 5/16-18 1/2-13 x 1 Parts Bag Manual Parts bag contents not shown full size (2) Gauge (2) Shoulder Wheels Bolts © © (1) Lock Washer 1/2 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Washers (2) Center- Extension 3/
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ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Us_ the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rachet (2) 7/16" wrenches Phillips Screwdriver (2) 1/2" wre
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4) HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt, CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. nals, Before connecting battery, re- Assemble adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer move metal bracelets, wristwatch loosely. Do not tighten. bands, rings, etc. • Tighten shoulder bolt securely. • Lower seat into operati
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ASSEMBLY GAUGE WHEEL _ \ TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR MOUNTING DISCHARGING BRACKET Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation c optional grass catcher accessory. DEFLECTOR 3/8-16 LOCKHUT 3/8 FLAT WASHER "_' _P' _1 SHOULDER BOLT GAUGE WHEEL _\ _" FIG. 5 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 6 & 7) • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. LATCH HOOKS NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to l
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or inliterature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. f BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF 0 FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED N H L k R REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE ! m MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOF Compare the illustrationswithyour tractor to familiarize yourselfwiththe locations ofvarious controls and adjustments. Saw this manual for future reference. IGNITION LIGHT AMMETER SWITCH SWITCH ATTACHMENT POSITION CLUTCH LEVER CHOKE CONTROL LIFT LEVER PLUNGER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL LIFT LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL PARKING BRAKE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB GEARSHIFT LEVER RG. 8 Our tractors conform to the safety
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OPERATION 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 the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 9) TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig, 9) The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the Your tractor
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OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake anc clutch/brake pedal. Your tractor is equippedwithan operator presence sensing Make all turns slowly. switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. TO TRANSPORT Select desired height of cut, • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach" Lower mower with attachment lift control. ment lift control. Star
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OPERATION • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) ming. When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- fuel from the tank to the engine. pings, Make first cut relatively high; the second to the Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake, desired height. • Place
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .A..TE.ANCESC.EOU'E FILL IN DATES A SYO°COMPL E Check Brake Operation If ll_ Check Tire Pressure if v' T Check for Loose Fasteners V' 11_7 i harpervFteplace Mower Blades ! _4 Lubrication Chart If T' Check Battel7 Leve_Recharge to Clean Batter] and Terminals If I a Check Transaxle Cooling if Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 1115 Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension V's Check Engine Oil Level If Change Engine Oil if 1_+2.3 if E Clean Air FUter _l_: N Clean Air Screen G Inspect
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION The bladf_can be sharpened witha file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake mus
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 15) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hoursof All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG. operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. Oil will drairl more freely when warm. TRANSAXLE COOLING Catch oil in a suitable container. Keep transaxle fr
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 15) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. hours of ope ration or every season, whichever occurs first. Servi
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19) ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 18) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fue Replace the engine oil filter every season orevery other oil filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one replacement is required. year. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel lin_ Unscrew old filter by turningcounterclockwise. Use a sections. suitable container to cat
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. & Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR LEVER TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20) RETAINER
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24 IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT L' driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINK,_ "PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 2of this manual). EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust
