Weed Eater 187637 Tools Required For Assembly, To Remove Tractor From Carton, Unpack Carton

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ASSEMBLY

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.

(2)

1/2" wrenches

Pliers

(1)

9/16" wrench

Tire pressure gauge

Utility knife

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 along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side 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 1/4 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 10-12 FT. LBS TORQUE.

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

 

INSERT

 

1/2 HEX NUT

 

LARGE FLAT

 

WASHER

STEERING

STEERING

BOOT

WHEEL

 

 

TABS

ADAPTER

 

 

EXTENSION SHAFT

 

1/4 HEX BOLT

1/4 LOCKNUT

 

LOWER

TAB

SLOTS

STEERING

 

SHAFT

 

FIG. 1

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, 1/2 hex nut 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.

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Contents MODEL NO. WET1338B 13 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers SAFETY RULESIV. SERVICE I. GENERAL OPERATIONNever carry passengers or children even with the blades off CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE OF CONTENTSPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 9-13Seat UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel KeysTO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKIDHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT See FigCHECK BATTERY 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 TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See FigTO OPERATE ON HILLS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINETO OPERATE MOWER See Fig TO TRANSPORTMOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE See FigGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHART BEFORE EACH USETIRES TRACTORBRAKE OPERATION OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEMV-BELTS BATTERYENGINE TRANSAXLE COOLINGCLEAN AIR SCREEN ENGINE COOLING FINS See FigAIR FILTER See Fig SPARK PLUGS CLEANINGMUFFLER IN-LINE FUEL FILTER See FigTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL MOWER See Fig Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brakeTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See FigBOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See FigTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBERTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 25 andTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig TO ADJUST CARBURETOR TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See FigTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULBFUEL SYSTEM STORAGEOTHER ENGINE OILCAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CORRECTIONEngine continues to run SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338BREPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL2441 PART DESCRIPTIONCHASSIS 145chassis-pl.lt23 CHASSIS DRIVE 202drive-saddle24 DRIVE STEERING 85461529 STEERING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester ENGINE170864 Control Th/ch FlagSEAT DECALS WHEELS & TIRESMOWER LIFT lift-rh.1piece3MOWER LIFT MOWER DECK 38deck-manual1MOWER DECK SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY SERVICE LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTST E C U M S EH WARRANTYALONG ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAXFOLD THIS01029-weedeater