Weed Eater WE14542K manuel d'utilisation

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. WE14542K 14.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor • Assembly • Operation Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustme _n_ _ • Storage • Troubleshootin_ • 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 174196 1.28.0[...]

SAFETY RULES i_ Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers i_ IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERALOPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the mach[...]

SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • . - Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers or childr_en even with the blacles off. • Do not mow in reverse unress absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry chil[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAF 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 3 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMP{ON RJ19LM or J19LM ' GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .005"- .007" • • EXHAUST: .009" - .0t1" GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD[...]

UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Boot (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel , _ , .Adapter Steering I I Extension U Shaft Steering Wheel Insert (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (t) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Bolt Keys (2) [...]

ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception 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 wren[...]

ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BA'B'ERY (See Fig. 2) Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door. • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) • - charge battery for minimum of one hour at 640 amps. (See "BATTERY" in CUSTOMER RESPONS[...]

ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 10, for location and func- tion of controls) &WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.. [...]

OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. =, BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE WARN!NG I FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE I I LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP "_ ! LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H ATTACHMENT REVER[...]

OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments• Save this manual for future reference• ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH SWITCH LEVER "- .... "- LEVER PLUNGER THR[...]

OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5) • , _- . Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt bythe operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine. • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position a[...]

OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut. • Start mower blades by engaging attachmen!.clutch "control. • TO STOP[...]

OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) When startingthe engine forthe first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. • " " M[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SC.EDULE AS YOU COMPLETE Check Tire Pressure V' , _ I " Check Operator Presence and / T I Interlock Systems V _" R Check for Loose Fasteners ik/ j V'7 If Sharpen/Replace Mower B_ades . 1_4 Lubrication Chart _ V s _:_1 Check Batte,:y Level Clean Battery and Terminals if Check Transaxle Coolin[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJU ST BRAKE"in the Service and AdjL_stments section of this manual). TIRES " • • Maint[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • "Rechargeat 6-10 amperes for l hour. NO[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 12) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to removedirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 12) Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage fro[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage, SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECI[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have com[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make su re tires are properly inflated (See"PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). Iftiresare over or underinfiated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 16 and 17) Rai[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT 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[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL / POSITIVE NEGATIVE TERMINAL 4AL BATTERY FIG. 24 • Connect one end of the BLACK cableto the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery. • Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - BLACK cable [...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THRO'n'LE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 28) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move throttle control lever from[...]

STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage atthe end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. & CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from trac[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Water in fuel. 8, Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Ca[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut- uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1, Faulty operator-safe[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER WE14542K SCHEMATIC RED BLACK , • . /7 AMMETER FUSE (OPTIONAL) _ - w.TE i© : ,O--f_ C_LUTCH / BF;A;& (PEDAL UP) ---( )G A1 IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF M+G+A1 NONE RUN/LIGH] B+A1 A2+L RUN B+A1 NONE START 3 + S + A_ NONE SOLENOID WHITE i i i BLAC K I" BLACK (CLU[...]

REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE14542K 21 22 I 41 I I 26 25 33 8 '27 I 1 16 _ i I I 28 28[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE14542K ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO, 1 144925 2 74760412 .8. 156417 . 16 153664 21 166181 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 166180 27 73510400 28 4207J 29 121305X 30 163968 33 140401 4O 17O217 41 71110408 42 131563 43 145673 48 140844 52 141940 DESCRIPTION Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 Case Ba[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE14542K CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 208 15.._ -209 3 212 12 53 28 52 54 29 55 57 26 33 10 2O6 3 6 26 13_< ." t j _' • 208 30[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE14542K CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART .- NO. NO. - DESCRIPTION 1 169831 2 169061 " 3 17060612 5 155272 6 155924X012 8 155138 9 168347X011 10 72140608 11 155927 12 145660 13 172107X010 15 74180512 16 73510500 17 159639X550 18 126938X 24 74780616 25 19131312 26 7380O600 28 140434 29 140273X599 30 169465X5[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR . - MODEL NUMBER WE14542K DRIVE 57 52 11.__ _ 204 i 52 30 ]_r 32 t70 77 61 18 113 41 _" 42 _,.,_ ' 1 5 40_ 32 34 51 51 _ . • ! :j63 !t 72 66 116 I_ 64 _1202 .-_ , _ 1150 _l _ 48 , _.. 151 4o_ _ 51 471_ 26_-_ _, = 37 J 27 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE14542K DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 2 146682 3 !23666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17060512 7 162240 6 131679 10 76020416 11 105701X 12 19151216 13 74550412 14 10040400 18 74780616 19 738006O0 21 106933X 22 130804 24 73350600 25 106888X 26 19131316 27 76020412 28 145204 29 71673 30 130807 32[...]

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER WE14542K STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION .-1 140044 .. 2 154427 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3,366R 10 169832 11 10040600 13 136518 15 145212 17 156546 18 57079 19 160395 22 165857 23 165851 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 76020412 :32 13046[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE14542K ENGINE " _ 72 1 _ _=_-_ 62 __r f 44 81 ! d 46 / 14 _o is ® 38 31 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 23 13 4 36[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE14542K ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140310 2 17720410- 3 4 137352 13 165291 14 13280324 15 13200300 16 11050600 23 169837 29 137180 31 109202X 32 140527 33 123487X 37 137040 38 - . . 40 124028X 44 17490412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 10040500 72 71070512 78 17490620 81 735104OO Control Throt/Ch 23.5 L[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER WE14542K SEAT ASSEMBLY ]115 ,. 13 17 12 23 25 10 1 I I i I j4 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 PART NO. 127427 140551 71110616 19131610 1450O6 73800600 124181X 17000616 19131614 155925 121246X 121248X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Bolt Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga Clip Push-In Hinged Nut S[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER WE14542K DECALS 2 3 7 7 4 1 5 11 10 16 2O KEY PART 8 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 157163 Decal Instruction Operat English 10 157140 162398 Decal Ins Strg Wh 11 101892X 162389 Decal Hood Rh 14 160396 162390 Decal Hood Lh 16 145005 162392 Decal Grille Logo 20 170846 137259 Decal, Warnin[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE14542K MOWER LIFT 4 5 6 2 3 7 0 19 13 32 13 13 19 20 2O 1718 20 . 15 40[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER WE14542K MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/Plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 ERing #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x t x 21 Ga. 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 7 109413X GripHandle 8 124526X Button Plunger 11 139865 Link Lift Lh 12 139866 Link Lift Rh 1[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE14542K MOWER DECK 151 -- 157 153 154 67 156 .146 34 '" 142 i147 J 14 4 14 jr 19J 21 16 18 9 29 18 21 22 23 24 < 6 28 27 42[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE14542K MOWER DECK KEY PART , KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165892 2 72140506 3 138017 4 165460 5 4939M 6 130832 8 850857 9 10030600 10 140296 11 138498 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 140329 18 7214O5O5 19 132827 20 159770 21 73680500 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 123713X [...]

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LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in mate- rials and workmanship• For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original c_nsumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replaci[...]

SERVICE POLICY TECUMSEt4 TE.CUMSE_ Issued January 1980 Revfsed January 1991 WARRANTY • _- . • LIMITED WARRANTIES • FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company ("Tecumseh"), subject to the limitations contained below, will, at its option, repair or[...]

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "_ ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, I "" "_ NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING "" _ ...CUT IIDE TH- _ SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. __ cauA Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not | I greater than 15°), never across the face. Make t[...]

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