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Weed Eater 181544 AIR FILTER (See Fig. 12), CLEAN AIR SCREEN, ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 11)

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 12)

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.

CARTRIDGE

NUT

COVER

KNOB

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

PAPER

CARTRIDGE

COVER

BASE

FIG. 12

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. 11)

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.

SCREWS

SCREWS

FIG. 11

AIR SCREEN

BLOWER

HOUSING

SPARK

PLUG

OIL FILL

TUBE

ASSEMBLY

ENGINE COOLING FINS

Contents

Main I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION gradual slow SAFETY RULES down Never Do not straight SAFETY RULES WARNING PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Keys Slope Sheet Seat TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) CHECKLIST WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK DECK LEVELNESS CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS P KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 5) TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 5) TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 5) HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5) TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) TO OPERATE ON HILLS TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL TO TRANSPORT ADD GASOLINE MOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) T R A C T 0 R MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE DATES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USE LUBRICATION CHART BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 8) TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 9) TRACTOR BRAKE OPERATION TIRES OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM BLADE CARE ENGINE LUBRICATION V-BELTS TRANSAXLE COOLING BATTERY AIR FILTER (See Fig. 12) CLEAN AIR SCREEN ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 11) MUFFLER SPARK PLUGS IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 13) CLEANING TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 14) TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 14) TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 19) TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 20) TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 21) TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 22) TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 23) REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 24 and 25) TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 26) TO ADJUST CARBURETOR TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 27) TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS STORAGE TRACTOR BATTERY ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION SCHEMATIC ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538K, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 29-06 ELECTRICAL Page CHASSIS Page DRIVE Page STEERING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester Page TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538K, PRODUCT NO. 954 56 29-06 SEAT DECALS WHEELS & TIRES Page MOWER LIFT Page MOWER DECK Page LIMITED WARRANTY T S M E SERVICE POLICY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION