Weed Eater WE16542D owner manual To Level Mower Housing, To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 16 and 17)

•Raise mower to its highest position.

•At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other.

•If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.

•To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side.

•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Three full turns of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".

•Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM EDGE

BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER

OF MOWER

TO GROUND

TO GROUND

“A”

“A”

 

GROUND LINE

FIG. 16

SUSPENSION ARM

LIFT LINK

ADJUSTMENT

NUT

FIG. 17

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19)

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO- SIDE.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance “D” directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are equal in length. Both links should be approximately 10-3/8".

• If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front links an equal number of turns.

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•When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front links.

•To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an equal number of turns.

•When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “F” against trunnion on both front links.

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

MANDREL

"D"

"D"

FIG. 18

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT "F"

NUT "E"

TRUNNION

FRONT LINKS

FIG. 19

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 20)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

•Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this manual).

•Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

•Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Install new belt in reverse order of removal.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.

•Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

MANDREL

IDLER PULLEYS

PULLEY

 

MANDREL

PULLEY

FIG. 20

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Contents Model NO. WE16542D Safety Rules IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesKeys Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery See Fig Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To USE Throttle Control see FIGBefore Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsTo Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsADD Gasoline Lubrication Chart Customer ResponsibilitiesGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Brake OperationTires Operator Presence SystemBattery EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingClean AIR Screen To Service PRE-CLEANERTo Service Cartridge Engine Cooling Fins See FigCleaning MufflerSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Adjust Brake See Fig Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigsTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTo Adjust Carburetor To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number WE16542DElectrical KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Drive 72140608 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Optional Equipment Spark Arrester174642 Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc Mower Deck Repair Parts Service Notes Limited Warranty Limited Warranties ForSighting Guide CUT This OUT Dotted Is a Slope

WE16542D specifications

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