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Page 1: ...tor 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 WEEDEATER 186832 1 2t 03 JH PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ...ions forwheel weights or counterweights to improve stability Use extracare withgrasscatchers orother 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 2 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 t...

Page 3: ... 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 I A A WARNING In order to prevent ac cidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making re pairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug I WARNING Do n...

Page 4: ...nable 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 Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be us...

Page 5: ...ring Boot Steering Wheel Insert _ Steering Extension Steering Wheel Adapter Locknut 1 Large Flat Was 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Seat 1 Washer _ 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Bolt Keys Slope Sheet 5 ...

Page 6: ...de 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 mountingholes in extensionand lower shafts and install 1 4 hexboltand lecknut Tightensecurely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLTAND NUT SECURELYTO 10 12 FT LBSTORQUE Placetabs of steer...

Page 7: ...r off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID See Op eration 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 bandin...

Page 8: ... TO 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 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: ...uctions could 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 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 ...

Page 10: ...tute A n ACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutchingand brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locksclutch brake pedal intothe brake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Sele...

Page 11: ...THAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BA I ERY 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_ AUTION Always stop tractor com I pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass cat...

Page 12: ...age 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 slope is dangerous...

Page 13: ... above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts allow engine to run withthe throttle control in the choke N position until the engine runs roughly then move throttle control to fast position This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the tem perature The attachments can also be used during the engine warm up pedod NOTE If at a high...

Page 14: ... items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence Toreceive 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 once each season Once a year you should replace the spa...

Page 15: ... 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 bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP BLADE ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE LOCK WASHER STAR _ _ BLADE BOLT GRADE ...

Page 16: ...l surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION YELLOW CAP DRAIN TUBE FIG 11 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise To open pull ou...

Page 17: ...r 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 RLTER FIG 12 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of allgasoline oil etc Protect pa...

Page 18: ... rear deck brackets 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 OTHERTHAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKSAND HOOKTHE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 13 Raise attachment lift leve...

Page 19: ... 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its high est position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure 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...

Page 20: ...topping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center FIG 19 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 20 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left foo...

Page 21: ...ossbarsare not horizontal left to right when wheels are positionedstraightforward 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 RE...

Page 22: ...ame time Before connect ing battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acci dental grounding Lift seat pan to raised position Disconnect BLACK battery cable firstthen RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery First connect RED batter...

Page 23: ...e engine manual TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad justment should not be necessary If adjustment is neces sary see engne manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment 23 ...

Page 24: ...MING INESSENTIALFUELSYSTEM PARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATESTHAT ALCOHOL BLENDEDFUELS CALLEDGASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATFRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATION ANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGETHE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel li...

Page 25: ...on 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 To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authodzed service cantar department 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or...

Page 26: ...ght switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bed battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Enginethrottlecontrol notsot at SLOW position for 30 secondsbeforestopping engine Check wiring switches and connectfons If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean u...

Page 27: ...C 36_O RI M CHARGING Sys_c M DISCONNECTED RED t I SI_A_cSoY_36_R u_E T N T R NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST HEADLIGHT...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ELECTRICAL MODEL NUMBER WET2242STA i I i L I I I I i f I I 43 41 22 26 I 16 29 28 I I I I I I 28 ...

Page 29: ...180449 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc X 3 4 Box Battery Switch Interlock Push In Harness Asm Light W 4152J Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 20 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Key Ign Harness Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 X 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Adapter Ammeter Protection Wi...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WET2242STA CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 2O8 3O 31 207 26 26 l 25 12 28 29 2O 23 29 33 10 3O 35 34 26 2O8 ...

Page 31: ...ge 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash Lh Clip Tinnerman Panel Dash Rh Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Hood LT PL Bumper Hood Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr5 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grille LT PL Lens LT PL Fender Footrest STLT Pnt Bracket Support Fender Footrest Pnt Lh Footrest Pnt Rh Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Nut Lock ...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WET2242STA DRIVE 81 _69 197 32 ...

Page 33: ...l Foot 151 19133210 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 156 166002 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 16 Ga 158 165589 Pin Roll 3 16 X 1 159 183900 Pulley Composite Flat 161 72140406 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc X 3 162 73680400 Keeper Belt Flat Idler 163 74780416 Pulley IdlerV Groove Plastic 164 19091010 Bellcrank Asm 165 165623 Retainer Belt Style Spring 166 166880 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 168 165492 Nut Crownlock 3 8 ...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WET2242STA STEERING ASSEMBLY _ 39 x x _ _4 88 17 47 67 67 15 34 ...

Page 35: ...5 32 X 1 5 8 X 16ga Washer 27 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Link Drag Extended Lockwasher Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front Hex Flange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Bushing Rod Tie BIk Lt Washer 13 32 X 7 8 X 16ga Screw 3 8 16x3 4 Pin Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Cap Strg Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 ...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WET2242STA ENGINE 31 38 33 23 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 105 13 62 72 I 36 ...

Page 37: ... From Engine Manufacturer Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Tube LH Exhaust Tube RH Bolt 5 16 18unc x 3 4 W Sems Shield Muffler Gasket Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Debris Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Easy Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4...

Page 38: ...3 8 16 x 1 5 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 73800500 23 71110814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 10040800 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 114 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc Blkz 2...

Page 39: ...Ins Strg Whl Decal Deck Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Hood Rh Decal Bat Dan Psn Pad Footrest RH Pad Footrest LH Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Manual Owner s English WHEELS TIRES 4 10 7 39 KEY PART NO NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X624 278H 9040H 8 106108X624 9 106268X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Tire FTs 15 X 6 0 6 Service Tube Front Servi...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WET2242STA MOWER LIFT 7 5 13 13 11__ 4 6 12 I 19 I 13 2 2O 3 6 15 5 _ 31 32 _ 19 F 15 13 o_ 31 32 i_ 161718 20 20 4O ...

Page 41: ... Bearing Nylon 7 109413X Grip Handle 8 124526X Button Plunger 11 139865 Link Lift Lh 12 139866 Link Lift Rh 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimension...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WET2242STA MOWER DECK 68 146 _47 142 34 2 16 1 18 21 29 27 42 ...

Page 43: ...22 Bolt Shoulder 149 165898 Baffle Vortex 150 19091216 Nut 151 169670 Bracket Deflector Mower 42 152 169676 Cap Sleeve 80 x 112 BIk Mower 153 169674 Spring Torsion Deflector 2 52 154 169675 Nut Push Phos Oil 155 169671 Shield Deflector 42 BIk 156 169672 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 157 169669 Rod Hinge 42 6 75 WIG 158 17720408 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 159 72140614 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 184 1...

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

Page 45: ... 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 normal wear of...

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

Page 47: ...es greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on elopes 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 angl...

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