Weed Eater WET17H42STA manual

MODEL NO . WET17H42ST A 17.0 HP 42 Inc h La wn T ractor F or P ar ts and Ser vice, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 F or T echnical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 186913 04.16.03 TR PRINTED IN U .S.A. ® 01029-weedeater[...]

2 DO NO T: • Do not tur n on slopes unless necessar y , and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possib le. • Do not mow near drop-offs , ditches, or embankments . The mow er could suddenly tur n ov er if a wheel is ov er the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge cav es in. • Do not mow on wet g rass. Reduced traction could cause sl[...]

3 • Be sure the area is clear of other people bef ore mowing. Stop machine if any one enters the area. • Nev er carr y passengers or children ev en with the blades off . • Do not mow in rev erse unless absolutely necessar y . Al wa ys look down and behind bef ore and while backing. • Nev er carr y children. They ma y fall off and be serious[...]

4 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Gallons and type: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter : 62 oz W/O Filter : 55oz Spark Plug: Champion RN4C (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 5.2 Re verse: 2.7 Tire Pressure: F ront: 14 PSI Rear : 12 PSI Charging S[...]

5 UNASSEMBLED P AR TS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Oil Drain Tube[...]

6 HO W T O SET UP Y OUR TRA CT OR INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat bef ore tightening adjustment bolt. • Remove adjustment bolt, loc k washer and fl at washer se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside f or as sem bly of seat to tractor . • Piv ot seat upward and remov e from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the cardboard pac kin[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y Note: Y ou ma y now roll or drive your tr actor off the skid. F ollow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remov e the tractor from the skid . T O ROLL TRA CT OR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of con trols) • Press lift le ver plunger and raise attachment lift le ver to its highest po si tion. • Rel[...]

8 ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE Y OU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y Y OUR NEW TRAC- T OR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T Y OU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISF ACTION FR OM THIS QU ALITY PRODUCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST : ✓ All assembly instructions hav e been completed. ✓ No remaining loose par ts in car ton. ✓ Batter y is properly prepared and [...]

9 OPERA TION These symbols ma y appear on your tr actor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their mean- DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSUR[...]

10 OPERA TION KNO W Y OUR TRA CT OR READ THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR TRA CT OR Compare the illustrations with y our tractor to f amiliar ize y ourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual f or future ref erence. Our tractors conf or m to the safety standards of the Ameri[...]

11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thrown into the e yes, which can result in severe e ye dam age . Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating y our trac- tor or per fo rm ing any adjustments or repair s. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses. • [...]

12 BEFORE ST ARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in y our tractor has been shipped, from the f actor y , already fi lled with sum mer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tr actor on le vel ground. • Remov e oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and scre w cap tight, wait f or a f ew seconds, remov e [...]

13 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller nec k. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane . (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead o xide deposits and reduce valv e life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to a[...]

14 00272 FIG. 8 MO WING TIPS • Mower should be properly le veled f or best mowing per- f ormance. See “T O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Ser vice and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used f or tr im- ming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area t[...]

15 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE MAINTENANCE S[...]

16 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 9) • Raise mower to highest position to allo w access to blades . • Remov e blade bolt, loc k washer and fl at w asher se cur ing bla de. • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up tow ards deck as sho wn. IMPORT ANT: TO ENSURE PR OPER ASSEMBL Y , CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH ST [...]

17 02463 MAINTENANCE V- B E L T S Check V -belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear . TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission f an and cooling fi ns should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean f an or[...]

18 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. SP ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after e v er y 100 hours of operation, whiche ver occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SPECI[...]

19 SUSPENSION ARMS RET AINER SPRINGS (BO TH SIDES) RET AINER SPRING ANTI-SW A Y BAR HOUSING GUIDE FRONT LINK COLLAR ENGINE PULLEY LARGE RET AINER SPRING CLUTCH SPRING SMALL RET AINER SPRING BRA CKET SQU ARE HOLE DEFLECT OR SHIELD SMALL RET AINER SPRING CLUTCH SPRING FLA T WASHER SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 14 TRA CT OR W ARNING: TO A V OID SERIOU[...]

20 FIG. 19 T O REPLA CE MO WER BLADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 19) The mower b lade dr iv e belt ma y be replaced without tools. P ar k the tractor on le vel surf ace. Engage par king brake . BEL T REMO V AL - • Remove mow er from tractor (See “T O REMO VE MO W ER” in this section of this manual). • W or k belt off both mandrel pulleys and idle[...]

21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE MO TION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 22) The motion control le v er has been pre set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessar y . • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Star t engine and move motion control le ver until tr actor does not [...]

22 FIG. 24 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS T O REMO VE WHEEL FOR REP AIRS (See Fig. 23) • Block up axle securely . • Remove axle co ver , retaining ring and washers to allow wheel remov al (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble . • On rear wheels only: align groov es in rear wheel hub and axle. Inser t squar[...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 26 T O REMO VE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBL Y (See Fig. 27) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector . • Stand in front of tractor . Grasp hood at sides, tilt tow ard engine and lift off of tractor . • T o replace, re verse abo ve procedure. T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder o[...]

24 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor f or storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used f or 30 days or more. W ARNING: Ne ver store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reac h an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en cl o sure. TRA CT OR Remov [...]

25 Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” proper ly . 2. See “T O ST AR T ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait se veral minutes bef ore attempting to star t. 4. Bad spar k plug. 4. Replace spar k plug. 5. Dir ty air fi lter . 5. Clean/replace air fi lter . 6. Dir ty fuel fi lter . 6[...]

26 PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections . If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment depar tment. clutch enga g ed P oor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade . 1. Replace blade. Tight[...]

27 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42ST A SCHEMA TIC BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE RED BLACK ORANGE BLACK BROWN BLACK BLACK BLACK STARTER M SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR ATT'MENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) CLUTCH / BRAK[...]

28 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42ST A ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 16 52 48 22 21 16[...]

29 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42ST A ELECTRICAL 1 163465 Batter y 12 V olt 28 Amp 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery 16 176138 Switch Inter lock Push -In 21 175685 Har ness Asm Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 108432X Cable Battery 6 Ga 16”red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga Red 44" W/16W[...]

30 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42ST A CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 25 64 208 13 208 11 1 3 2 9 208 209 209 209 5 5 207 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 17 29 28 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 145 37 3 37 24 26 25 31 24 30 35 3 26 33 10 26 34 35 18 14 38 14 206 212 chassis-pl.lt_stlt_50[...]

31 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42ST A CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x .75 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168336X010 Dash P/L 10 72140608 Bolt Carr iage 3/8-16 x 1 11 174996 P anel Dash Lh 12 145660 Clip Tinner man 13 172105X010 P anel Dash Rh 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/4[...]

32 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42ST A DRIVE 66 29 28 32 30 52 32 59 38 61 41 53 35 55 36 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 96 77 30 52 56 64 65 212 63 116 70 57 25 19 24 252 252 76 78 75 74 27 252 15 37 51 250 85 85 247 245 251 250 246 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 164 21 8 10 83 159 161 198 158 162 169 150 [...]

33 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42ST A DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle (See Breakdown) P eerless L TH2000 8 165619 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 14 10040400 W asher Lock Hvy Helical 15 74490544 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr .5 16 STD541431 Nu[...]

34 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42ST A STEERING ASSEMBL Y 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_pl.lt_42[...]

35 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42ST A STEERING ASSEMBL Y 1 140044X428 Wheel Steering Auto Blac k 2 175131 Axle Asm F ront 3 169840 Spindle Asm Lh 4 169839 Spindle Asm Rh 5 6266H Bearing Race Thr ust Harden 6 121748X W asher 25/32 x 1 5/8 x 16ga 7 19272016 W asher 27/32 x 1 1/4 x 16 Ga 8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 9 3366R Beari[...]

36 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42ST A ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 40 62 13 4 85 78 78 81 3 16 23 45 14 38 engine-tecumseh_2 NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 170551 Control Throt /Ch Flag 2 17720408 Screw He x Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - Engin[...]

37 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42ST A SEA T ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Y el Zinc 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt 17 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc Blkz-2A 22 7[...]

38 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42ST A DECALS 5 11 16 6 9 12 3 10 7 14 WHEELS & TIRES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 5,8 4,10 3,9 11 7 wheel_1 20 1 4 4 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap V alve Tire 2 65139 Stem V alve 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Ser vice 4 59904 T ube F ro[...]

39 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42ST A MO WER LIFT 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 lift-rh.1piece_3 1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/Plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 3 105767X Pin Groov e 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 W asher 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 7 10[...]

40 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42ST A MO WER DECK 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 184 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 42_deck_man-t-path_3 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 15 5[...]

41 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET17H42ST A MO WER DECK 1 165892 Mower Dec k Assembly , 42" 2 72140506 Bolt 3 138017 Brack et Asm F r . Sway Bar 3/42 4 165460 Brack et Asm Deck 42" Swa y Bar 5 4939M Retainer Spr ing 6 178024 Bar Swa y Deck 8 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 25 Grade 8 patched 9 10030600 W asher , Lock 10 140296 W asher [...]

42 T E C U M S E H ® 00661- tecumseh Issued Jan uar y 1980 Re vised Jan uar y 1991 T E C U M S E H ® 00661- tecumse h SER VICE POLICY W ARRANTY LIMITED W ARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR PO WER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products W arranted P eerless Gear and Machine Division of T ecumseh Products Company (“T ecumseh”), subject to the limitations con[...]

43 15 DEGREES MAX. FO LD ALO NG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLO PE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to pre[...]

LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manuf acturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from def ects in materi- als and work man ship . For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase b y the or iginal consumer purchaser , we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge f or par ts or labor incurred i[...]