MODEL NO. WE165T42A 16.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor
186073 12.2.02 RD PRINTED IN U.S.A
SAFETY RULES
IV. SERVICE
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS
I. GENERAL OPERATION
SAFETY RULES
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS
Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
Steering Wheel
Seat
Keys
ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
INSTALL SEAT See Fig
CHECK BATTERY See Fig
ASSEMBLY
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig
TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
TO TRANSPORT
MOWING TIPS
ADD GASOLINE
TO START ENGINE See Fig
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION CHART
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
BEFORE EACH USE
BATTERY
TRACTOR
BRAKE OPERATION
TIRES
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
ENGINE
V-BELTS
TRANSAXLE COOLING
CLEANING
ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig.14
MUFFLER
SPARK PLUGS
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig
TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig
TRACTOR
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig
REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 26 and
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
STORAGE
OTHER
FUEL SYSTEM
ENGINE OIL
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
Engine continues to run
SCHEMATIC
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REPAIR PARTS
ELECTRICAL
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ELECTRICAL
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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
REPAIR PARTS
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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
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DRIVE
REPAIR PARTS
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REPAIR PARTS
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DRIVE
Bracket Transmission
STEERING ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS
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REPAIR PARTS
STEERING ASSEMBLY
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ENGINE
REPAIR PARTS
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester
REPAIR PARTS
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ENGINE
SEAT ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS
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DECALS
WHEELS & TIRES
REPAIR PARTS
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MOWER LIFT
REPAIR PARTS
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MOWER LIFT
MOWER DECK
REPAIR PARTS
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MOWER DECK
SERVICE NOTES
LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS
SERVICE
WARRANTY
POLICY
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX