Model NO. S165H42C | Weed Eater 178704 instruction

OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL NO. S165H42C

16.5HP 42 Inch

Lawn Tractor

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178704 Rev. 1 4.16.01 TR PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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Weed Eater 178704 manual Model NO. S165H42C

Contents

Model NO. S165H42C Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IV. ServiceGeneral Operation II. Slope Operation Table of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product Specifications Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsSlope Sheet Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CAR- TON Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Install Seat See Fig Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake System Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See Figs Check Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See Fig Mowing Tips General Recommendations Customer ResponsibilitiesBefore Each USE Tractor Engine AIR Filter CleaningMuffler Spark Plugs To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See Fig Belt Installation To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Belt Removal Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Replacing Battery See Figs To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Attach Jumper Cables To Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust CarburetorInterlocks and Relays To Replace Fuse Other StorageFuel System Engine OIL Troubleshooting Points When operator leaves Tractor - Model Number S165H42C Schematic Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Drive Transaxle, Hydro Gear Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Optional Equipment Engine Mower Lift Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires Decals Mower Deck 179292 Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation