Weed Eater SGT18H46A, 177599 manual Install Mower and Drive Belt See Figs

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 5 and 6)

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brake.

Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck.

Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. INSTALL BELT INTO ENGINE PULLEY GROOVE.

Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms. Retain with double loop retainer springs with loops down as shown.

Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

Install clutch cable:

-Slide collar away from cable housing guide.

-Push housing guide into hole in mounting bracket.

-Slide collar onto housing guide and secure with large retainer spring.

Install one front link in top hole of the L.H. front mower bracket and L.H. front suspension bracket. Retain with two single loop retainer springs as shown.

Install second front link in R.H. front suspension bracket only and retain with single loop retainer spring as shown.

Slide right side of mower back and install the unattached front link in top hole of the R.H. front mower bracket. Retain with single loop retainer spring as shown.

Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

-Place flat washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring.

Raise mower to highest position.

Assemble gauge wheels as shown using long shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts. Tighten securely.

Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.

 

 

SMALL

 

 

RETAINER SPRING

 

CLUTCH SPRING

 

COLLAR

LARGE

FLAT WASHER

 

RETAINER SPRING

 

 

 

ENGINE PULLEY

 

SUSPENSION ARMS

FRONT MOWER

 

DOUBLE LOOP

BRACKET

 

RETAINER SPRING

 

 

(Outward pointing

 

 

deck pins)

FRONT SUSPENSION

 

 

 

 

BRACKET

HOUSING

 

 

GUIDE

 

 

SHOULDER

 

BOLT

FRONT LINKS

 

SINGLE LOOP

 

RETAINER

GAUGE WHEEL

SPRINGS

3/8-16

 

 

CENTER

 

LOCKNUT

3/8 WASHER

 

USE PLIERS FOR

ANTI-SWAY BAR

DOUBLE LOOP

RETAINER SPRINGS

RETAINER

 

SPRING

 

IDLER PULLEY

LOOP

DEFLECTOR SHIELD

 

DOWN

 

FIG. 5

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Contents Model NO. SGT18H46A Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesUnassembled Parts Steering WheelNose Roller Gauge WheelsAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig To Attach Nose Roller See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level See FigADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge Transmission¿ Lubrication Chart Customer ResponsibilitiesGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Brake OperationTires Operator Presence SystemEngine Clean AIR Screen CleaningEngine Cooling Fins AIR FilterService and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Service Notes Schematic Tractor - Model Number SGT18H46AElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis 74760612 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 3/4 Drive Transaxle, Hydro Gear Model Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine 176174 Control, Throttle Mower Deck Repair Parts Mower Lift Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresLimited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation