Weed Eater 174193, WE12542F owner manual Table of Contents

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SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.

Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.

Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could over- turn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!!

BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS IN- VOLVED.

CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, ad- justing or making repairs, always discon- nect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc- tive harm.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

4, 14-18

ASSEMBLY

6-8

OPERATION

9-13

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

14

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

19-23

STORAGE

24

TROUBLESHOOTING

25-26

REPAIR PARTS

28-43

WARRANTY

45

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Contents Model NO. WE12542F Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsSlope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat KeysBefore Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check Battery See FigInstall Seat See Fig Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Throttle Control see FIG HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig Stopping See Fig To SET Parking Brake See FigTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills To TransportTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsBefore Each USE ¿ Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsOperator Presence System TractorBrake Operation TiresTransaxle Cooling BatteryEngine BeltsEngine Cooling Fins See Fig Clean AIR Screen See FigTo Service PRE-CLEANER To Service CartridgeIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower Belt Removal To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentInterlocks and Relays Replacing Battery SeeTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number WE12542F SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Chassis KEY Part Description Drive Transaxle Steering KEY Engine 140310 Control Th/ch Flag Seat Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger Mower Deck Repair Parts Service Notes Limited Warranty Sevice Sighting Guide Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation