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Page 1: ... Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 WEED EATER 184404 12 17 02 RH PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ...wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose trac tion disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on...

Page 3: ... the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible WARNING In order to prevent ac cidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug WARNING Do ...

Page 4: ... you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Storage sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on ...

Page 5: ...ring Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Steering Boot 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Lock Washer 1 2 1 Bolt 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys 1111 2 Ke Slope Sheet 5 ...

Page 6: ...OVINGTRACTOR 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 lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and tocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLTAND NUT SECURELYTO 10 12 FT LBS TORQUE Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ...

Page 7: ...actor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Roll tractor forward off skid Remove ba...

Page 8: ...O ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Z Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were over...

Page 9: ...ould result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury J_ and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not av...

Page 10: ...HMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THRO I rLF__JCHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locksclutch brake pedal into the brake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects t...

Page 11: ... OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATFERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas I CAUTION Always stop tractor com I pletely as described above before I leaving the operator s position to empty grass catcher...

Page 12: ...ect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac tor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a s...

Page 13: ... engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly then move throttle control to fast posi tion This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature The attachments can also be used during the engine warm up period NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperature...

Page 14: ...MENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least ...

Page 15: ...ower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 8 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer se curing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Reassemble blade bo...

Page 16: ...EXT OIL CHANGE FIG 10 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 1 Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25...

Page 17: ... run properly using a dirty air filter Replace 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 Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine Remove cover Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre cleaner from base Clean b...

Page 18: ...ter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIG 14 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protec...

Page 19: ...ckets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRAC TOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 15 Raise attachment lift lever to its h...

Page 20: ...ractor Measu re distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjustments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at fron...

Page 21: ...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 BELT REMOVAL Remove mower See q O REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Remove belt...

Page 22: ...TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis an...

Page 23: ...sening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move throttle control lever from slow to choke position Slowly move lever from choke to fast position Check that holes A ingovernor control lever and hole in governor plate line up If holes A are not aligned loosen clamp screw and move throttlecable until holes are aligned Tighten clamp screw securely GOVERNOR CONTR...

Page 24: ...ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLQR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTUREWHICH LEADSTO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the...

Page 25: ...n 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See ToAdjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or ...

Page 26: ...tch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW _ position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean...

Page 27: ... AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST I O J SOLENOID STARTER BLACK WHITE SEATSWITCH NOT OCCUPIED WHIT _ t i 1 I _ i 7 I BUCK I I BLAGK A SPARK q IGNITION _ PLUG UNIT GAP _ 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN S A1 NONE START I S A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOL...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1338A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93 56 ELECTRICAL 27 42 41 22 26 29 I i I I i i I I IIi I I I I 28 ...

Page 29: ...J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red 25 146147 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key Ign 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 Adapter Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 Cover Te...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1338A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93 56 CHASSIS 212 3O 29 i 26 31 11_ 208 25 5 53 26 _ 209 209 5 209 12 28 55 7 It 54 26 33 206 lO 3 i 26 208 3O ...

Page 31: ...p Retainer Slide On Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille EL Panel Slkscr Dash RH Screw Mach TRHD 5 16 18uncx3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Unc Hood Bumper Hood Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grille Lens Asm Lens Grille Private Label Fender Bracket Fender Rep1109873x Footrest Pnt LH Footrest Pnt RH Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1338A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93 56 DRIVE 53 32 ...

Page 33: ...x Jam 3 8 16 Uric 79 2228M Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc 96 4497H Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 16 Ga 112 19091210 Pin Cotter 1 8 X 3 4 Cad 113 127285X Rod Brake Parking LT YT 116 72140608 Cap Brake Parking Black 120 73900600 Bracket Transmission 145 74490540 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 150 175456 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot Nibbed 151 19133210 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 170 178394 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 16 Ga 202 721106...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1338A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93 56 STEERING J 8_ 47 6_ 65 68 32 26_ 67 67 67 I t 43 _ 43 6 34 ...

Page 35: ...r 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Link Drag Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Spacer earing Axle Front Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Bushing Link Drag BIk LR Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash Screw Cap Wheel Steer Ayp Washer 9 1...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1338A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93 56 ENGINE 3 81 13 4 I 78 _ 38 16 31 33 37 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 14 23 78 36 ...

Page 37: ...ex Thd Cut t 4 20 x 1 2 Engine B S 21A807 Order parts from engine manufacturer Muffler Exhaust B S Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield BRN DBR Guard Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Tank Fuel Front Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 1...

Page 38: ...ing Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat BIk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl KEY PART NO NO 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 73800500 23 71110814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 10040800 DESCRIPTION Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A Nut Lo...

Page 39: ...der Decal Hood RH Decal Hood LH Decal Caution Battery Decal Oper Sdl P L Gear Dr Eng Decal V Belt Sch Decal Handle Lft Height Adj Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s French WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 9 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 11 39 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 NOTE 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X624 278H 9040H 106108X624 124635X 7152J 104757X428 144334 Cap Tire valve Stem Valve Tire Front Tube Front Se...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1338A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93 56 MOWER LIFT 7 5 13 4 6 3 2 6 5 19 13 31 32 19 20 40 ...

Page 41: ... 169865 32 73540600 Wire Asm Inner Sprg w plunger Shaft Asm Lift RH Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 21 Ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id Grip Handle Bicycle Matte BIk Button Plunger Black Link Lift LH Fixed Length Link Lift RH Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Nut LockwN_sh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Nut C...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE1338A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93 56 MOWER DECK 2 2 21 11 68 29 27 42 ...

Page 43: ...ousing Mandrel Vented 146 165891 Bearing Ball Mandrel 148 169022 Stripper Vented Mower Deck 149 165898 Bolt Shoulder 150 19091216 Nut 151 169670 Bracket Mower Deflector 152 172758 Cap Sleeve 153 169674 Spring Torsion Deflector 154 169675 Nut Push 155 169671 Shield Deflector Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge t56 169672 Rod Hinge 157 169669 ScrewThdrol 158 17720408 Washer Spacer 130794 Pulley Mandrel Nu...

Page 44: ...SERVICE NOTES 44 ...

Page 45: ...or rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and main tained in accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to no...

Page 46: ...Component and parts The cost of normal maintenance and replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser C Securing Warranty Service Warranty service can be arranged for by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor or b...

Page 47: ... greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle ...

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