Weed Eater WET2242STD To Check and Adjust Brake See Fig, To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

IDLER PULLEYS

MANDREL PULLEYS

FIG. 18

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 19)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.

TO CHECK BRAKE

•Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- gage parking brake.

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

•Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en- gage parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.

•If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut against nut “A”.

•Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than five (5) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center.

WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”

1-1/2"

NUT “A”

JAM NUT

OPERATING ARM

FIG. 19

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 decal on bottom side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

•Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers.

•Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

•Remove belt downward from around engine pulley.

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep- ers.

•Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Carefully work new belt down between transaxle belt keepers and onto the input pulley.

•Slide belt into the center span keeper.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley.

•Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.

•Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this sec- tion of manual).

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Contents Model NO. WET2242STD Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig Check Battery See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigMaintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Engine Cleaning MufflerSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Check and Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTransaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control Storage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Schematic Tractor - Model Number WET2242STDElectrical 144927 183759Chassis and Enclosures 179174X010 17 183394X550 Hood 126938X183552 174714Drive 173937 7449054472110622 17490510Steering Assembly 188967 40 73540600 Nut 18673772110618 Engine 184900 Seat Assembly 188704180166 180186Decals Mower Lift Repair Parts Mower Deck 73900600 19091210188234 187690Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX

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