Weed Eater WE14542K ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled atthe factory withexception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To

ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the

correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard

wrench sizes are listed,

(1) 5/16" wrench Pliers

(2) 7_'16"wrenches Tire pressure gauge

(2) 1/2" wrenches Utility knife

(1) 9/16" wrench

When right or lefthand !s.mentioned in this manual, itmeans

when you are in the operating position (seated behind the

steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton.

Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners

of carton, and lay panels flat.

• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

• Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align

mounting holes inextension and Iowershafts and install

5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

• Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and

push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straightforward.

•Remove steering wheeladapter from steering wheeland

slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left

to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

• Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex

bolt and tighten securely.

Snap steering wheel insert into center ofsteering wheel.

Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FORAND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

INSKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

LEXTENSION SHAFT

/6/16 HEX BOLT

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SLOTS

FIG. 1

Contents

Main OWNER'S MANUAL MODELNO.WE14542K 14.5HP42 Inch LawnTractor Operation WEEDEATER SAFETY RULES i_ Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers i_ I Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers J I & & I WARNING PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat Keys (2) Keys ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BA'B'ERY (See Fig. 2) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section, page 10, for location and function of controls) ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK DECK LEVELNESS CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM I ! R N H KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR \ HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR I TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5) I STOPPING (See Fig. 5) TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (SEE FIG, 5) ] TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORT TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE lr MAINTENANCESC.EDULE R E GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USE TRACTOR BRAKE OPERATION TIRES " OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 8) ENGINE LUBRICATION ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 12) AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13) MUFFLER SPARK PLUGS IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (see Fig. 14) CLEANING TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 15) TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING U i'oo 2O TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig, 20) TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 21) & TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22) FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER (See Fig. 23) (See Fig. 24) & 22 INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS TO REPLACE FUSE TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 27) \ TO ADJUST CARBURETOR STORAGE & TRACTOR BATTERY ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE Ito CORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION REPAIR PARTS SCHEMATIC /7 w.TE i :,O--f_ C_LUTCH/BF;A;& TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER WE14542K 21 22 ELECTRICAL Page CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES TRACTOR .- MODEL NUMBER WE14542K DRIVE DRIVE Page REPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLY ! d _o is \ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester ENGINE REPAIR PARTS SEAT ASSEMBLY ,. 13\ DECALS \ WHEELS & TIRES TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE14542K 13 \ \. MOWER LIFT TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE14542K MOWER DECK < 6 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE14542K MOWER DECK Page LIMITED WARRANTY SERVICE POLICY TECUMSEt4 TE.CUMSE_ LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted B. Products And Items Not Warranted SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION I "" SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE.