Weed Eater WET1338B manual

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 187637 03.24.03 TR PRINTED IN U .S .A. ® 01029-weedeater MODEL NO . WET1338B 13 HP 38 Inc h La wn T ractor[...]

2 SAFETY R ULES Safe Operation Practices f or Ride-On Mo wers IMPORT ANT : THIS CUTTING MA CHINE IS CAP ABLE OF AMPUT A TING HANDS AND FEET AND THR O W ING OBJECTS. F AILURE T O OBSER VE THE FOLLO WING SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH. I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and f ollow all instructions in the man[...]

3 WA R N I N G : In order to prevent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug. W ARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, y ou ma y lose control of the tractor . W ARNING: T ow only the attac h- ments that are r[...]

4 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS GASOLINE CAP ACITY 1.25 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) OIL CAP ACITY : W/Filter : 62 OZ. W/O Filter : 55 OZ. SP ARK PLUG: CHAMPION RN4C (GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FOR W ARD: 1st 1.1 2nd 2.2 3rd 3.3 4th 4.4 5th 4.9 REVERSE: 1.4 TIRE PRESSUR[...]

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

6 ASSEMBL Y T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A sock et wrench set will mak e assemb ly easier . Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 1/2" wrenches Pliers (1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge Utility knif e 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 f or location and function of con trols) • Press lift lev er plunger and raise attachment lift le ver to its highest po si tion. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brak e ped al. • Place gearshift le v er in neutral (N) po si tion. • Roll tractor f orw ard off skid.[...]

8 ASSEMBL Y ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE Y OU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y Y OUR NEW TRAC- T OR, WE WISH T O ASSURE THA T Y OU RE CEIVE THE BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SA TISF A CTION FR OM THIS QU AL ITY PRODUCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST : ✓ All assembly instructions hav e been completed. ✓ No remaining loose par ts in car ton. ✓ Batter y is proper[...]

9 OPERA TION These symbols ma y appear on your tr actor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their meaning. 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 PRES[...]

10 OPERA TION K N OW Y O U R T R AC TO R 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 amiliarize y ourself with the locations of v arious controls and ad just ments. Sav e this manual for future ref erence. Our tractors conf orm to the safety standards of the Am[...]

11 OPERA TION The operation of any tractor can result in f oreign objects thr own into the e yes, which can result in severe e ye dam age . Alwa ys wear safety glass es or eye shields while op- erating your tractor or per fo r m ing any adjustments or repairs. W e rec om mend a wide vision safety mask o ver spectacles or stan dard saf ety glasses. [...]

12 OPERA TION T O OPERA TE MO WER (See Fig. 6) Y our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing s witch. Any attempt b y the operator to lea v e the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut. • Star t mower b lades b y engaging attachment clutch control. ?[...]

13 OPERA TION MO WING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mow er hous ing is attached to tractor . • Mower should be properly le veled f or best mowing per- fo r mance. 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 trim- ming. • Drive so tha[...]

14 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[...]

15 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 8) • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades . • Remove b lade bolt, loc k washer and fl at washer se- cur ing blade. • Install ne w or reshar pened blade with tr ailing edge up tow ards deck as sho wn. IMPORT ANT : TO ENSURE PR OPER ASSEMBL Y , CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH S[...]

16 MAINTENANCE ENGINE LUBRICA TION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SF-SJ. Select the oil’ s SAE viscosity grade according to your e xpected operating temperature. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20 0 30 40 80 100 -30 -20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 -10 10 60 5W-30 SAE 30[...]

17 MAINTENANCE FIG. 13 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be k ept free of dir t and chaff to prev ent engine dam age from ov erheating. Clean with a wire br ush or compressed air to re mov e dir t and stubborn dr ied gum fi bers. FIG. 12 AIR CLEANER CO VER SCREWS GASKETS BREA TH ER TUBE CAR BU RE TO R TUBE MUFFLER SP ARK PLUG CYLINDER HEAD CO VER C[...]

18 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spar k 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 v er occurs fi rst. Spar k plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT SP[...]

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

20 T O REPLA CE MO WER BLADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 20) The mower b lade dr ive belt ma y be replaced without tools . P ark the tractor on le v el surf ace . Engage parking brake. BEL T REMO V AL - • Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GA GED” po si tion. • Mov e at tach ment lift lev er forward to lo wer mo wer to its lowest position. • Ro[...]

21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 21 FIG. 22 TO A D JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not hor izontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight f orw ard, remov e steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL T OE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camb[...]

22 T O ST ART ENGINE WITH A WEAK B A TTER Y (See Fig. 24) WA R N I N G : Lead-acid batteries g en- er ate ex plo sive gases. K eep sparks, fl ame and smoking ma te ri als awa y from bat ter ies. Al ways wear e ye pr o tec tion when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to star t the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BA TTER Y"[...]

23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 v erse abo ve procedure . 01536 FIG. 27 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECT OR HOOD T O REPLA CE HEADLIGHT BULB[...]

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 da ys or more. W ARNING: Never 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. Allo w the engine to cool before storing in any en cl o sure . T R AC TO R Re[...]

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

26 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS 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 author ized service center/ seat with attachment depar tment. clutch enga ged P oor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade [...]

27 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338B 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 / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SOLENO[...]

28 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 8 2 1 27 48 16 22 21 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338B ELECTRICAL 52 16[...]

29 1 163465 Batter y 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery 16 176138 Switch Inter lock 21 175685 Har ness Asm Light W/4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 108423X Cable Battery 6 Ga 6"red 25 146147 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut K eps He x 1/4-20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" Blac k 29 121305[...]

30 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338B CHASSIS 3 2 35 3 26 3 35 26 33 10 34 1 208 11 17 29 28 208 13 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 24 26 25 26 25 31 24 30 209 8 209 6 16 9 15 209 209 209 5 5 145 37 37 18 205 205 38 38 206 212 chassis-pl.lt_23[...]

31 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338B CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions giv en in U .S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm. 1 174620 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar , Stretch 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper , Hood/Dash 6 174643X013 Saddle Silkscreen 8 155138 Clip Retainer Slide-On 9 168347X011 Dash 1[...]

32 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338B DRIVE 29 28 112 14 41 38 39 57 51 74 75 78 76 77 25 26 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 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 21 4 3 13 10 8 12 12 7 250 250 1 145 96 26 79 16 66 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 150 6 170 drive-saddle_24[...]

33 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338B DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - T ransaxle P eer less Model 205-544C (Order par ts from transaxle manu- f acturer) 2 146682 Spr ing Return Brake 3 123666X Pulley T ransaxle 18"tires 4 12000028 Ring Retainer # 5100-62 5 121520X Strap T orqu[...]

34 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 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338B STEERING[...]

35 1 140044X428 Wheel Steering 2 175131 Axle Asm 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 16 Ga 7 19272016 W asher 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga 8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 9 3366R Bearing Col Strg Blk 10 175121 Link Drag 11 10040600 W asher Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8 12 73940800 Nu[...]

36 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 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338B ENGINE[...]

37 KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170864 Control Th/ch Flag 2 17720408 Screw He x Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - - - Engine T ec OHV170 (Order par ts from engine manuf acturer) 4 137351 Muffl er Exhaust 13 149272 Gasket Muffl er 14 148456 T ube Drain Oil Easy 16 11050600 W asher Lock Ext T ooth 3/8 23 169837 Shield BRN/DBR Guard 29 137180 K[...]

38 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338B SEA T KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 127426X Seat 2 140551 Brack et Seat Piv ot 3 71110616 Bolt Hex 3/8 - 16 x 1 4 19131610 W asher 13/32 x 1 x10Ga. 5 145006 Clip Push-In Hinged 6 73800600 Nut Lock He x w/Ins 3/8 - 16 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5 9 191[...]

39 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338B DECALS KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 181249 Decal, Clutch/Brake Eng 2 162392 Decal, Gr ille 3 64-1726-29 Decal, Engine HP 5 164424 Decal, Side P anel 6 157002 Decal, Fender Danger English 7 162398 Decal Ins Str Wh 9 171448 Decal Fender 12 164578 Decal, Hood RH 14 164579 Decal, Hood LH 15 1450[...]

40 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338B 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 WET1338B MO WER LIFT 1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH 3 105767X Pin Groov e 1 500 Zinc 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 W asher 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 7 109413X Grip Handle Bicycle Matte Blk 8 124526X Button Plunger Black 11 139865 Link [...]

42 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338B MO WER DECK 19 86 3 8 4 2 2 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 1 21 2 96 97 29 27 23 26 28 25 24 21 87 88 21 146 31 40 150 45 32 33 69 55 56 36 36 89 123 113 53 30 109 89 122 40 89 108 107 68 4 3 5 6 2 21 149 16 21 2 110 54 148 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 38_deck-manual_1[...]

43 REP AIR P ARTS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WET1338B MO WER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170280 Mower Housing Assemb ly 2 72140506 Bolt Carr iage 5/16-18 x 3/4 3 138017 Brack et Asm F r . Swa y Bar 4 169970 Brack et Dec k Swa y Bar 38"/42" 5 4939M Retainer Spr ing 6 178024 Bar Swa y Deck 8 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade 8 9 100[...]

44 SER VICE NO TES[...]

45 LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manuf acturer warr ants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manuf actured is free from def ects in materi- als and work man ship. For a period of two (2) y ears from date of purchase b y the original consumer purchaser , we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge f or parts or labor incurre[...]

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

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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