Weed Eater WET2242STD manual With attachment clutch

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TROUBLESHOOTING 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 seat

 

 

 

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

with attachment clutch

 

 

 

department.

engaged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor cut - uneven

1.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

1.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

2.

Mower deck not level.

2.

Level mower deck.

 

3.

Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

3.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

4.

Bent blade mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

5.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

5.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower blades will not

1.

Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

1.

Remove obstruction.

rotate

2.

Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

2.

Replace mower drive belt.

 

3.

Frozen idler pulley.

3.

Replace idler pulley.

 

4.

Frozen blade mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

 

 

 

 

Poor grass discharge

1.

Engine speed too slow.

1.

Place throttle control in “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 pressure.

5.

Check tires for proper air pressure.

 

6.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

6.

Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

7.

Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

7.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

8.

Mower drive belt worn.

8.

Replace mower drive belt.

 

9.

Blades improperly installed.

9.

Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

 

10.

Improper blades used.

10.

Replace with blades listed in this manual.

 

11.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

11.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headlight(s) not working

1.

Switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn switch “ON”.

(if so equipped)

2.

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

2.

Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

 

3.

Faulty light switch.

3.

Check/replace light switch.

 

4.

Loose or damaged wiring.

4.

Check wiring and connections.

 

5.

Blown fuse.

5.

Replace fuse.

 

 

 

 

 

Battery will not charge

1.

Bad battery cell(s).

1.

Replace battery.

 

2.

Poor cable connections.

2.

Check/clean all connections.

 

3.

Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

3.

Replace regulator.

 

4.

Faulty alternator.

4.

Replace alternator.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine “backfires” when

1.

Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW”

1.

Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow

turning engine “OFF”

 

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

 

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model NO. WET2242STD Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig Check Battery See FigCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Engine Spark Plugs CleaningMuffler IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment 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 Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Schematic Tractor - Model Number WET2242STDElectrical 144927 183759Chassis and Enclosures 183552 179174X01017 183394X550 Hood 126938X 174714Drive 72110622 17393774490544 17490510Steering Assembly 188967 40 73540600 Nut 18673772110618 Engine 184900 180166 Seat Assembly188704 180186Decals Mower Lift Repair Parts Mower Deck 188234 7390060019091210 187690Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX

WET2242STD specifications

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