Weed Eater WE14542K owner manual To Adjust Brake See Fig, To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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, 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 nuV'A"untildistance becomes1 -1/2". Retighten j_m 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.

WITH PARKING BRAKE"ENGAGED"

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NUT "A"

NUT

FIG. 21

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22)

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

assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt

upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep- ers.

Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley.

Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

ENGINE'--------.--._

PULLEY

CLUTCHING _

IDLER

STATIONARY /

IDLER

TRANSAXLE_

PULLEY

FIG. 22

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positionedstraig ht 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 REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 23)

Block up axle securely.

Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rearwheel contains a square key- Do not lose).

Repair tire and reassemble.

On rear wheels only: align grooves inrearwheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

Replace washers and snap retaining ringsecurely inaxle groove.

Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

WASHERS

RETAINING

AXLE COVER - _SQUARE KEY (REAR

WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 23

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 24)

&explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be

recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

Con nect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against

21chassis.

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Weed Eater WE14542K To Adjust Brake See Fig, To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig, To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment

WE14542K specifications

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