Weed Eater 187637 manual Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, Check Brake System, Assembly

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

ASSEMBLY

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”in the 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.

CHECKLIST

BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROMTHIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

All assembly instructions have been completed.

No remaining loose parts in carton.

Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 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.

Check 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 MODEL NO. WET1338B 13 HP 38 Inch Lawn Tractor SAFETY RULES IV. SERVICESafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers I. GENERAL OPERATIONNever carry passengers or children even with the blades off TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 9-13UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering WheelSeat KeysASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYTO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKIDCHECK BATTERY See Fig HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORINSTALL SEAT 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 ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See FigTO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See FigBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO OPERATE MOWER See FigTO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORTMOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE See FigMAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHARTGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USETRACTOR BRAKE OPERATIONTIRES OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEMBATTERY ENGINEV-BELTS TRANSAXLE COOLINGAIR FILTER See Fig CLEAN AIR SCREENENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig CLEANING MUFFLERSPARK PLUGS IN-LINE FUEL FILTER See FigSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWER See FigTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brakeBOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENTTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBERTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See FigREPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 25 and TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See FigTO ADJUST CARBURETOR TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULBSTORAGE OTHERFUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OILTROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEMCAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to run SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338B2441 REPAIR PARTSELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTIONchassis-pl.lt23 CHASSIS145 REPAIR PARTS drive-saddle24 DRIVE202 REPAIR PARTS 1529 STEERING8546 REPAIR PARTS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester ENGINE170864 Control Th/ch FlagSEAT DECALS WHEELS & TIRESMOWER LIFT lift-rh.1piece3REPAIR PARTS MOWER DECK 38deck-manual1REPAIR PARTS SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS T E C U M S EHSERVICE WARRANTYONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX FOLDALONG THIS01029-weedeater