Weed Eater 532 43 32-03 To Adjust Brake, To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment, Replacing Battery

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TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your riding mower is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If riding mower requires more than (4) feet stop- ping distance in highest gear on a lever dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted.

1.Park riding mower on a level surface.

2.Release brake/parking pedal.

3.Measure distance between rotor and brake pad if distance between rotor and brake pad is more than .02" gap brake needs to be adjusted.

4.Tighten caliper nut until .02" gap is reached.

Rotor

Brake

Pad

Nut

NOTE: Feeler gauge may be necessary to get correct measurement.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, move steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the "INSTALL STEERING COLUMN"section of this manual.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL

1.Block up front axle securely.

2.Remove dust cover, retaining ring, and washer to allow wheel removal.

3.Repair tire and reassemble.

4.Replace washer and retaining ring securely in axle groove.

REAR WHEEL

1.Block up Rear axle securely.

2.Remove dust cover, retaining ring, wash- er, and square key while pulling tire off.

3.Repair tire and reassemble.

4.Replace square key while putting tire back on, then replace washer and retaining ring securely in axle groove ,when pushing tire back onto shaft reach under and pull chain sprocket toward you to ease tire replacement.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washer

Retaining

Ring

Dust

Square Key

(rear wheel only)

Cover

 

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of this manual).

NOTE: This unit is equipped with an engine recoil starting system that can be used if the battery is too weak to start. See “RECOIL STARTING SYSTEM” in operation section of this manual.

REPLACING BATTERY

WARNING: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

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Contents WE261 Table of Contents WarrantyAlways wear eye protection when operat- ing machine Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope Operation IV. Service Safe Handling of GasolineIII. Children General Service Never operate machine in a closed areaUnassembled Parts Product SpecificationsRead and observe the safety rules Customer ResponsibilitiesHOW to SET UP Your Riding Mower Install Steering Column ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATIONTools Required for Assembly To Remove Riding Mower from CartonCheck Deck Levelness Check BatteryCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Positon of Mower Drive BeltCHECKLIST Operation Know Your Riding Mower ROSTo SET Parking Brake HOW to USE Your Riding MowerTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height StoppingTo Stop Mower Blade Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Operate Mower Disengage deck clutch leverBefore Starting the Engine To Start EngineMowing Tips Recoil Starting SystemGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceBefore Each USE Tires Riding MowerBrake Operation Axle and SpindlesBelt EngineAIR Filter Riding Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove MowerFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Adjust BrakeTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Replacing BatteryInterlocks and Relays EngineTo Replace Fuse Mower BatteryStorage OtherTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionEngine continues to Schematic Riding Mower -CATALOG NO. WE261Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis PAN, Seat Drive Service KIT, Transaxle Steering Wheel ASM Front Mower Deck Mandrel ASM Decals Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Parts and Service
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