Weed Eater WE12542F Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Unpack Carton

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ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1)

5/16" wrench

Pliers

(2)

7/16" wrenches

Tire pressure gauge

(2)

1/2" wrenches

Utility knife

(1)

9/16" wrench

 

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

•Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

•Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

•Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

 

INSERT

 

3/8 HEX BOLT

 

3/8 LOCK WASHER

 

LARGE FLAT

 

WASHER

STEERING

 

WHEEL

 

 

STEERING

 

BOOT

 

TABS

ADAPTER

 

 

EXTENSION SHAFT

 

5/16 HEX BOLT

5/16 LOCKNUT

 

LOWER

 

STEERING

TAB

SHAFT

 

SLOTS

FIG. 1

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Contents Model NO. WE12542F Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesKeys Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Slope SheetTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check Battery See FigInstall Seat See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig Stopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control see FIGTo Transport Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsMowing Tips To Start Engine See FigGeneral Recommendations ¿ Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities Before Each USETires TractorBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemBelts BatteryEngine Transaxle CoolingTo Service Cartridge Clean AIR Screen See FigTo Service PRE-CLEANER Engine Cooling Fins See FigSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing Battery SeeTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust CarburetorFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number WE12542FElectrical KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Chassis KEY Part Description Drive Transaxle Steering KEY Engine 140310 Control Th/ch Flag Seat Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger Mower Deck Repair Parts Service Notes Limited Warranty Sevice Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sighting Guide
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