Weed Eater SGT18H46B manual Service and Adjustments, To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key.

Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 17)

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor.

Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.

Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.

Roll belt off engine pulley.

Remove small retainer spring, and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt.

Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket.

Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by re- moving retainer spring.

Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs.

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRAC- TOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in “INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT” in the Assembly section of this manual.

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.

Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs.

Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor.

LARGECLUTCH SPRING

RETAINER

COLLAR SPRING

SUSPENSION ARMS

HOUSING

GUIDE

SMALL

RETAINER

SPRING

SQUARE HOLE

ENGINE PULLEY

FRONT LINK

RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES)

ANTI-SWAY BAR

RETAINER SPRING

FIG. 17

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Contents Model NO. SGT18H46B Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelGauge Wheels Slope SheetAssembly 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 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 TransmissionBefore Each USE Customer ResponsibilitiesGeneral Recommendations Tractor Engine Cleaning Engine Cooling FinsAIR Filter MufflerService 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 SGT18H46BElectrical KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Chassis KEY Part Description Drive 161399 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Engine 176174 Control, Throttle Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga Mower Deck KEY Part Description Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sighting Guide