Weed Eater owner manual Model NO. S165H42C

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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL NO. S165H42C

16.5HP 42 Inch

Lawn Tractor

For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297

For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886

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178704 Rev. 1 4.16.01 TR PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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Contents Model NO. S165H42C Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsSteering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsSlope Sheet Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONLower seat into operating position and sit on seat Install Seat See FigCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips General Recommendations Customer ResponsibilitiesBefore Each USE Tractor Engine AIR Filter CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigBelt Installation To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Attach Jumper CablesTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust CarburetorInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points When operator leaves Tractor - Model Number S165H42C SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Drive Transaxle, Hydro Gear Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Optional Equipment EngineMower Lift Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Deck 179292 Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation