Weed Eater WET2242STB manual To Adjust Steering Wheel Align- Ment, Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber

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TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ENGINE

PULLEY

CLUTCHING

IDLER

STATIONARY

IDLER

CENTER SPAN

KEEPER

TRANSAXLE

PULLEY

FIG. 20

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL- ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 21)

The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows:

•Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

•Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.

•Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) posi- tion.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

NEUTRAL

LOCK GATE

GEARSHIFT LEVER

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

FIG. 21

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 22)

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

•Repair tire and reassemble.

•On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

•Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent ﬂat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

SQUARE KEY (REAR

WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 22

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Contents MODEL NO. WET2242STB 22.0HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor IV. SERVICE SAFETY RULESSAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ONMOWERS I. GENERAL OPERATIONSAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ONMOWERS TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Steering Wheel CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKSeat KeysTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLYTO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKIDHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT See FigCHECK BATTERY See Fig CHECK DECK LEVELNESS CHECK TIRE PRESSURECHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS CHECK BRAKE SYSTEMOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See FigTO OPERATE MOWER See Fig BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINETO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORTTO START ENGINE See Fig MOWING TIPSLUBRICATION CHART MAINTENANCEGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USETRACTOR BATTERYBRAKE OPERATION TIRESCLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS CLEAN AIR SCREENENGINE V-BELTSMUFFLER CLEANINGSPARK PLUGS IN-LINEFUEL FILTER See FigSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWER See FigTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig.TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBERTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 24 and TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See FigTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULBTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLTO ADJUST CARBURETOR OTHER STORAGEFUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OILPROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSCAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to run SCHEMATIC REPAIR PARTS42 2441 43 27 27 25 33 30 ELECTRICALDESCRIPTION PARTchassis-pl.lt stlt CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES17670508 180679DRIVE DRIVE 38 12 STEERING ASSEMBLY71 29 46 8 6 17 2 7 11 26 28 10STEERING ASSEMBLY ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester 124028X 180645139277 3645JSEAT ASSEMBLY WHEELS & TIRES DECALS7 8 MOWER LIFT 11 19 13 31 32 13 31MOWER LIFT 42_deck_man-t-path_3 MOWER DECKMOWER DECK SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY C. Securing Warranty Service NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTSE. No Dealer Warranty LIMITED WARRANTIES FORALONG FOLDTHIS DOTTED