Weed Eater 176840 owner manual Clean AIR Screen, Engine Cooling Fins See Fig, AIR Filter See Fig

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 12)

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating.

•Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine.

•Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt.

•Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.

•To reassemble, reverse above procedure.

SCREWSBLOWER HOUSING

SCREWS

AIR SCREEN

OIL FILL

TUBE

ASSEMBLY

 

SPARK

ENGINE COOLING FINS

PLUG

 

FIG. 12

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

•Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

•Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

•Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

•If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner.

•Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

•Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Remove cartridge nut.

•Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from enter- ing carburetor. Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor.

•Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

•Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover and secure with knob(s).

IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE.

COVER

KNOB

 

CARTRIDGE

COVER

NUT

PAPER

CARTRIDGE

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

BASE

FIG. 13

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Contents Model NO. WE12538H Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsKeys Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery See Fig Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor To USE Throttle Control see FIG HOW to USE Your TractorTo Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities ¿ Lubrication Chart General Recommendations Before Each USEBrake Operation TractorTires Operator Presence SystemEngine BatteryBelts Transaxle CoolingTo Service PRE-CLEANER Clean AIR ScreenTo Service Cartridge Engine Cooling Fins See FigMuffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Belt Installation To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing Battery See FigsInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Adjust Carburetor To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig EngineOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number WE12538H Schematic2122 Electrical175141 175158175566 Chassis KEY Part Description 112 113 170 116 202 150 151 145 2675 Drive173898 174973Steering 154427 Axle Asm 140044X428Optional Equipment 71070512 170551 Control Th/ch Flag148315 174894 SeatWheels & Tires Decals176840 176841Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger Mower Deck Repair Parts Service Notes Limited Warranty No Dealer Warranty Securing Warranty ServiceProducts Warranted Products And Items Not WarrantedSighting Only Ride UP and Down HillNot Across Hill Guide
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