Weed Eater 178387 owner manual Install Seat See Fig, To Attach Nose Roller See Fig

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

FLAT WASHER

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 3

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section page 11 for location and function of controls)

Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation section of this manual).

Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section page 11 for location and function of controls)

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.

Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" po- sition.

Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.

Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.

Release parking brake.

Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid.

Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position.

Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 4)

Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown.

Install hex bolts and lock nuts as shown. Tighten hardware securely.

NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are positioned in tab holes in deck brackets.

TAB

“A” BRACKET

HOLE

TAB

NOSE ROLLER

 

HEX

 

BOLT

 

“B”

LOCK NUT

 

BRACKET

TAB

WASHER

FIG. 4

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Contents Model NO. SGT18H46C II. Slope Operation Safety RulesIV. Service General OperationSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Slope Sheet Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Gauge WheelsTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorTo Attach Nose Roller See Fig Install Seat See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To Operate Mower See FigTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Customer ResponsibilitiesBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Spark Plugs CleaningAIR Filter MufflerTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Drive Belt FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points OFF Service Notes Tractor - Model Number SGT18H46C Schematic2122 Electrical178446 108423X178861 Chassis 74780612 174620176554 175710Drive 175556 16593674760648 175461Steering Assembly 175118 175122177883 175146Engine 176252 176174 Control, ThrottleSeat Assembly Wheels & Tires Decals178387 Mower Lift 175689 Mower Deck 178342 17060612175746 175747Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation