Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 184404 Weed Eater
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MODEL NO . WE1338A 13 HP 38 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 184404 Re v .
2 • A void 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 tur n on slopes unless necessar y , and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possib le.
3 WA R N I N G : In order to pre vent ac- ci den tal starting when setting up, trans por t 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 do wn a hill in neutral, you ma y lose control of the tractor .
4 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capasity 1.25 Gallons and T ype: Unleaded Regular Oil T ype (API-SF-sj): SAE 30 (abov e 32°F) SAE 5W -30 (below 32°F) Oil Capasity: 3 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (GAP: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): F orward: 1st 1.
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 Steerin.
6 ASSEMBL Y T OOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL Y A sock et wrench set will make assembly easier . Stan dard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 1/2" wrenches Pliers (1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge Ut.
7 ASSEMBL Y 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. • Release parking br ake b y depressing clutch/br ake ped al.
8 ASSEMBL Y ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE Y OU OPERA TE AND ENJO Y Y OUR NEW TRA C- T OR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T Y OU RE CEIVE THE BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SA TISF ACTION FR OM THIS QU AL ITY PRODUCT . PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST : ✓ All assembly instructions hav e been completed.
9 OPERA TION These symbols ma y appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Lear n and understand their meaning. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models on.
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.
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 op- erating your tractor or per for m ing any adjustments or repair s.
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 by the operator to lea ve the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut.
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 MO WER HOUSING” in the Ser vice and Adjustments section of this manual.
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 Cartri.
15 MAINTENANCE BLADE REMO V AL (See Fig. 8) • Raise mower to highest position to allo w access to blades . • Remov e blade bolt, loc k washer and fl at washer se- cur ing blade . • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up tow ards deck as sho wn.
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 .
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 brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stubbor n dried gum fi bers. ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig.
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.
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 clutc h /brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment c lutch in “DISENGA GED” position.
20 T O REPLA CE MO WER BLADE DRIVE BEL T (See Fig. 20) 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 parking brake . BEL T REMO V AL - • Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” po si tion.
21 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 21 FIG. 22 T O AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not hor izontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight f orward, remov e steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.
22 REPLA CING B A TTER Y (See Figs. 25 and 26) W ARNING: Do not short battery ter mi nals by allowing a wrenc h or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Bef ore connect- ing battery , remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
23 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 28 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 to ward engine and lift off of tractor . • T o replace, re verse abo ve procedure.
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.
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 sever al minutes bef ore attempting to star t. 4. Bad spark plug.
26 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS PROBLEM CA USE CORRECTION Engine continues to run 1. F aulty operator-saf ety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department.
27 TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 SCHEMA TIC BATTERY FUSE IGNITION SWITCH RED RED RED BLACK IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHI.
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 AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 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 Interlock 21 175685 Har ness Asm Light W/4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Batter y 6 Ga.
30 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 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.
31 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 CHASSIS KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION NO TE: All component dimensions given in U .
32 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 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 .
33 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 DRIVE KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 - - - - - - - T ransaxle P eerless Model 205.
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.
35 1 140044X428 Wheel Steering 2 175131 Axle Asm 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bear ing Race Thr ust Harden 6 121748X W asher 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga 7 19272016 W asher 27/32 x.
36 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 13 4 72 78 81 3 16 78 23 45 14 38 40 engine-bs.1cyl_17 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56.
37 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 170551 Control Th/ch Flag 2 17720408 Screw He x Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 - - - - - - - - Engine , B&S 21A807 (Order par ts from engine manuf acturer) 4 179758 Mu.
38 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 SEA T KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 127426X Seat 2 140551 Brack et Seat Pivot 3 71110616 Bolt Hex 3/8 - 16 x 1 4 19131610 W asher 13/32 x 1 x 10Ga.
39 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 DECALS KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 181251 Decal, Clutch/Brake Eng/F r 2 162392 Decal, Grille 3 184766 Decal, E.
40 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 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.
41 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 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 4 120.
42 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 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 .
43 REP AIR P AR TS TRA CT OR - - MODEL NUMBER WE1338A, PR ODUCT NUMBER 954 56 93-56 MO WER DECK KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 170280 Mower Housing Assemb ly 2 72140506 Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 3 138017 Brack et Asm F r .
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 .
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.
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.
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