Weed Eater 191087 manual

MODEL NO . WET2242STD 22.0 HP 42 Inc h La wn T ractor 191087 Re v . 1 2.2.04 RD/MH PRINTED IN U .S .A. ® 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[...]

2 • A v oid star ting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose trac- tion, disengage the blades and proceed slo wly straight down the slope . DO NO T : • Do not turn 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[...]

3 W ARNING: In order to prevent ac- ci den tal star ting when setting up, trans por t ing, ad just ing or making re- pairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug. W ARNING: Do not coast do wn a hill in neutral, you ma y lose control of the tractor . W ARNING: T ow only the attachments that are rec o[...]

4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS ....................................... 4 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4 ASSEMBL Y ................................................................. 6-8 OPERA TION ..................................[...]

5 CONTENTS OF HARD W ARE P A CK Steering Wheel Seat Keys Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (2) Keys Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A sock et wrench set will make assemb ly easier . Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knif e (2) 3/4" wrench Tire pres sure gauge Pliers When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the oper ating po si tion (seated be hind the steer ing [...]

7 ASSEMBL Y T O ROLL TRA CT OR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and func tion of con trols) • Press lift lev er plunger and raise attachment lift lev er to its highest po si tion. • Release parking br ake by depressing clutch/br ake ped al. • Place gearshift lev er in neutral (N) po si tion. • Roll tractor f orward off skid.[...]

8 ASSEMBL Y ✓ CHECKLIST 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 PER FOR MANCE AND SA TISF ACTION FR OM THIS QU ALITY PROD UCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLO WING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions hav e been completed. ✓ No remaining loose par ts in car ton. ✓ Battery is proper ly p[...]

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

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 reference. A TT A CHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower b lade[...]

11 NO TE: Under cer tain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases ma y cause “brown ing” of grass . T o eliminate this possibility , al- wa ys stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas . CA UTION: Always stop tractor com- plete ly , as described above, before leav- ing the operator's[...]

12 T O OPERA TE ON HILLS W ARNING: Do not drive up or do wn hills with slopes great er than 15° and do not drive across an y slope . • Choose the slowest speed bef ore star ting up or down hills. • A void stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary , move throttle control le ver to slower position. • If stopping is absol[...]

13 OPERA TION T O ST ART ENGINE (See Fig. 5) When star ting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take e xtra cranking time to mov e fuel from the tank to the engine. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brak e pedal and set parking brake . • Place gear shift lev er in neutral (N) position.[...]

14 MAINTENANCE B E F O R E E A C H U S E 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 MAI[...]

15 MAINTENANCE FIG. 9 FIG. 8 B A TTER Y Y our tractor has a batter y charging system which is suf fi cient f or nor mal use. Howe ver , periodic charging of the batter y with an automotiv e charger will e xtend its lif e. • K eep batter y and ter minals clean. • K eep batter y bolts tight. • K eep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 [...]

16 MAINTENANCE V- B E LT S Check V -belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours and replace if necessar y . The belts are not adjustable. Re place belts if they begin to slip from w ear . TRANSAXLE COOLING K eep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. FIG. 11 FIG. 10 T O CLEAN BA TTER Y AND TERMINALS Corrosio[...]

17 MAINTENANCE CLEANING • Clean engine, batter y , seat, fi nish, etc. of all foreign matter . • Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automotiv e type wax. W e do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean y our tractor unless the engine and trans- mission are [...]

18 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: T O A V OID SE RI OUS IN JU R Y , BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR ADJUST - MENTS: • Depress clutc h/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment c lutch in “DISENGA GED” position. • T urn ignition key to “ST OP” and remove key . ?[...]

19 T O REPLA CE MO WER BLADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 18) The mower b lade dr iv e belt may be replaced without tools. P ar k the tractor on le vel surf ace. Engage par king brak e. BEL T REMO V AL - • Remove mow er from tractor (See “T O REMO VE MO W ER” in this section of this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulle ys and idler pulleys.[...]

20 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 18 T O REPLA CE MO TION DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 20) P ar k the tractor on le vel surf ace. En gage par king brake . Fo r a s sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left f ootrest. BEL T REMO V AL - • Remov e mower (See “TO RE MO VE MOWER” in this section of manual). NO TE: Obser ve[...]

21 FIG. 20 ADJUSTMENT BOL T NEUTRAL LOCK GA TE GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG. 21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE PULLEY ST A TION ARY IDLER CLUTCHING IDLER ENGINE PULLEY CENTER SP AN KEEPER TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU TRAL- ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 21) The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift le ver is in neutral (N) (loc k gate) position. Th[...]

22 FIG. 23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLA CING B A TTER Y (See Figs. 24 and 25) W ARNING: Do not short battery ter mi nals by allo wing a wrench or an y other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Bef ore connect- ing battery , remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. P ositive terminal must be connected fi rst to prevent[...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE T O AD JUST THRO TTLE CON TROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the f actor y and ad just ment should not be necessar y . If adjustment is nec- es sar y , see engine manual. T O AD JUST CHOKE CON TROL The choke control has been preset at the f actor y and ad- just ment should not be necessar y . If ad[...]

24 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your tr actor for 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 clo sure . TRA CT OR Remov e[...]

25 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “TO ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. W ait sev eral minutes bef ore attempting to star t. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air fi lter . 5. Clean/replace air fi lter . 6. Dirt[...]

26 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION Engine continues to run 1. Faulty oper ator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an author ized service center/ with attachment clutc h depar tment. engaged P oor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade .[...]

27 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STD SCHEMA TIC BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 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 (C[...]

28 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STD ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 16 16 52 48 22 21[...]

29 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STD ELECTRICAL 1 144927 Batter y 2 74760412 Bolt He x Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 176689 Bo x Batter y 16 176138 Switch Inter lock Push -In 21 183759 Har ness Asm Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cab le Batter y 6 Ga 11”red 25 146147 Cab le Batter y 6 Ga w/16 wire,red 26 175158 Fuse 20 [...]

30 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STD CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 25 58 64 208 13 208 11 1 209 2 9 208 209 209 5 5 207 209 209 209 142 209 142 145 37 209 37 24 26 25 209 31 24 30 35 209 26 33 10 26 34 35 14 38 14 206 18 17 29 28 166 39 212 chassis_elite value_stlt_5 219 20 219[...]

31 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STD CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Dra wbar 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168336X010 Dash P/L 10 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 11 174996 P anel Dash Lh 12 145660 Clip Tinner man 13 179174X010 P anel Dash Rh 14 17490608 Scre w Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 17 183394X550 Hood 18 126938X [...]

32 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STD DRIVE 66 29 28 112 14 41 38 39 57 120 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 212 55 63 116 70 77 61 22 27 26 85 52 61 30 32 32 30 52 61 11 85 80 4 3 13 84 15 16 89 81 82 21 8 10 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 161 198 158 112 83 162 169 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 79 [...]

33 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STD DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - T ransaxle P eer less (206-545C) (Order par ts from transaxle manu- f acturer) 2 146682 Spring Retur n Brak e T/a Zinc 3 123666X Pulley T ransaxle 18" tires 4 12000028 Ring Retainer # 5100-62 5 121520X Str[...]

34 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STD STEERING ASSEMBL Y 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 95 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 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 WET2242STD 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 Bearing[...]

36 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STD ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 25 4 23 45 8 10 62 6 5 72 13 14 38 105 105 3 81 engine-tecumseh_14 44 46 32 31 33 37 33[...]

37 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STD ENGINE 1 170803 Control Throt /Ch Flag 2 17720408 Scre w He x Thd Cut 1/4-20x1/2 3 - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model TVT691 (Order P ar ts F rom Engine Manuf acturer) 4 149723 Muffl er 5 174703 Exhaust T ube LH 6 174704 Exhaust T ube RH 8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18unc x 3/4 10 175563 Shield Muffl er [...]

38 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STD 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 22 738[...]

39 5 11 16 6 12 3 10 14 WHEELS & TIRES KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 5,8 4,10 3,9 1 1 7 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STD DECALS 20 1 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 ront (Ser vice Item[...]

40 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STD 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[...]

41 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STD MO WER LIFT 1 159461 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/Plunger 2 159476 Shaft Asm Lift 3 188822 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 109413X Grip Handle 8 124526X Button Plunger 11 139865 Link Lift Lh 12 139866 Link Lift Rh 13 4939M Retaine[...]

42 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STD MO WER DECK 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 184 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 40 159 42_deck_man-t-path_3 185 67 158 42_clutch_mod_7 152[...]

43 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STD MO WER DECK 1 165892 Mow er Deck Assembly , 42" 2 72140506 Bolt 3 138017 Brac ket Asm F r . Swa y Bar 3/42 4 165460 Brac ket Asm Deck 42" Sw ay Bar 5 4939M Retainer Spring 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 , [...]

44 SER VICE NO TES[...]

45 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) y ears from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser , we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge f or par ts or labor incurred[...]

46 T E C U M S E H ® Issued Jan uar y 1980 Re vised Jan uar y 1991 T E C U M S E H ® SERVICE POLICY POLICY W ARRANTY LIMITED W ARRANTIES FOR NEW PEERLESS GEAR PO WER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products W arranted P eer less Gear and Machine Division of T ecumseh Products Company (“T ecumseh”), subject to the limitations contained below ,will, at its[...]

47 15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE 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 preven[...]

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