Weed Eater S165H42C owner manual Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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ATTACHMENTLIGHT

CLUTCH LEVER IGNITIONSWITCH

SWITCHPOSITION

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

	THROTTLE/CHOKE	ATTACHMENT
	CONTROL
		LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

		PARKING
		BRAKE
	FREE WHEEL	MOTION
	CONTROL	MOTION
	CONTROL	CONTROL
		CONTROL
		LEVER

FIG. 4

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and controling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine.

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Contents Model NO. S165H42C General Operation IV. ServiceSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesSteering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsSlope Sheet HOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONInstall Seat See Fig Lower seat into operating position and sit on seatCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips General Recommendations Customer ResponsibilitiesBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Muffler CleaningAIR Filter Spark PlugsTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs To Attach Jumper CablesInterlocks and Relays To Adjust CarburetorTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points When operator leaves Schematic Tractor - Model Number S165H42CElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Drive Transaxle, Hydro Gear Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine Optional EquipmentMower Lift Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresMower Deck 179292 Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation