Weed Eater 178106 manual Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

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ATTACHMENT	IGNITION	LIGHT SWITCH
CLUTCH	SWITCH
LEVER
		LIFT LEVER
		PLUNGER

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

MOWER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS

PARKING

BRAKE

FIG. 4

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

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 controlling 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.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjust 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. WE12538J General Operation Safety RulesIV. Service II. Slope OperationSafety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersTable of Contents Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsKeys To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from Skid Check Battery See Fig HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Install Seat See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To USE Throttle Control see FIGBefore Starting the Engine Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigGeneral Recommendations ¿ Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities Before Each USETires TractorBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemBelts BatteryEngine Transaxle CoolingTo Service Cartridge Clean AIR ScreenTo Service PRE-CLEANER Engine Cooling Fins See FigSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays Replacing Battery See FigsTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Carburetor EngineFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Schematic Tractor - Model Number WE12538JElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis KEY Part Description Drive Transaxle Steering 140044X428 Optional Equipment 170551 Control Th/ch Flag Seat LSB42 DecalsWheels & Tires LBD48Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger Mower Deck Repair Parts Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Page OFF