Weed Eater 182983 manual To Adjust Brake See Fig, To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

 

 

• Remove belt downward from around engine pulley.

R.H. SUSPENSION ARM

 

• Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt

 

upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep-

 

 

ers.

MANDREL

ENGINE

• Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away

PULLEY

PULLEY

from tractor.

 

 

BELT INSTALLATION -

 

IDLER

• Carefully work new belt down between transaxle belt

 

keepers and onto the input pulley.

RETAINER

PULLEYS

SPRING

 

• Slide belt into the center span keeper.

 

 

• Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top

 

 

groove of engine pulley.

 

 

• Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler.

MANDREL

 

• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt

PULLEY

 

guides and keepers.

FIG. 20

 

• Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” in this

 

section of manual).

 

 

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 21)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.

•If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut “A” until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut against nut “A”.

•Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au- thorized service center/department.

ENGINE

PULLEY

CLUTCHING

IDLER

CENTER SPAN KEEPER

STATIONARY IDLER

TRANSAXLE PULLEY

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

1-1/2"

NUT "A"

JAM NUT

OPERATING

ARM

FIG. 21

FIG. 22

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe- in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22)

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 23)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow

assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom

wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not

side of left footrest.

lose).

BELT REMOVAL -

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and

section of manual).

axle. Insert square key.

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all

• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle

belt guides and keepers.

groove.

• Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

21 • Replace axle cover.

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Contents Model NO. WE1538B IV. Service Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsTools Required for Assembly AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonLower 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 on Hills To Transport Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsService Dates Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsBrake 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 FigService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Belt Installation To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Replacing Battery See Figs To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust CarburetorInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseOther StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number WE1538B SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis Repair Parts Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering 140044X428 Spark Arrester Optional Equipment170551 Control Th/ch Flag Seat Wheels & Tires DecalsLSB42 LBD48Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger Mower Deck Repair Parts Service Notes Limited Warranty Policy Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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