Weed Eater WE14542K owner manual Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts, Check Tire Pressure

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ASSEMBLY

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 10, for location and func- tion of controls)

&WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in

front of tractor is clear of other people and objects..

Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.

Cheok engine oil level and fill f0eftank with gasoline. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the p_rking brake.

Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

Startthe engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.

Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.

Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. Continue with the instructions that follow.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" inthe Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual,

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BEFORE YOU OPERA TEAND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS

QUALITYPRODUCT...

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

,/ All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/ No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/ Batteryisproperlypreparedandcharged. (Minimum1 hour at 6 amps).

,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

,/ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

,/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

,/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

dCheck wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

,/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

,/ Become familiar with all controls - their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine.

,,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

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Contents Assembly 14.5HP 42 Inch LawnTractorIV. Service GeneraloperationI1. Slope Operation Do notContents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesKeys Unassembled PartsWheel Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig Check Babery See FigCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemBattery OperationFast OIL PressureKnow Your Tractor To Move Forward and Backward To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo USE Throttle Control see FIG Before Starting the Engine To TransportMents To Operate on HillsMowing Tips To Start Engine See FigCustomer Responsibilities MAINTENANCESC.EDULE GeneralRecommendations Before Each USECustomer Responsibilities TractorBrake Operation TiresBattery EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingTo Service PRE-CLEANER Engine Cooling Fins See FigAIR Filter See Fig ScrewsblowerCleaning Spark PlugsMuffler IN-LINE Fuel Filter see FigTo Remove Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Both Front Links Must be Equal in LengthTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERReplacing Battery See Interlocks and RelaysTo Replace Fuse To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Adjust THROnLE Control Cable See Fig To Adjust CarburetorOther Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problemcause Correction Travel speedSchematic Tractor - Model Number WE14542KElectrical 2122Electrical KEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures 155138 Tractor . Model Number WE14542K Drive116 1202 204 T70 151 471Drive KEY Part NO. noPulley Idler V Groove Plastic Retainer Belt Style SpringPage Steering Assembly 14004429\ Optional EquipmentEngine Repair Parts KEY Part Seat AssemblyKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift 1718 20 \Tractor -- Model Number WE14542K Mower LiftMower Deck 142 14 jr 19J130832 Service Notes Limited Warranty Products Warranted No Dealer WarrantyProducts And Items Not Warranted Sight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or Tree Only Ride UP and Down HillNot Across Hill SightingWeedeater

WE14542K specifications

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