Weed Eater 173487 Owner's Manual page 4

SAFETY RULES
• Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop machine
if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers or children
even with the blades off.
• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-
lutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while backing.
• Never carry children. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.
• Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if
children enter the area.
• Before and when backing, look behind
and down for small children.
• Mow up and down slopes (15° Max),
not across.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
Look for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION: In order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs
always disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the
tractor.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide obsta-
cles.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear
so that you will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the
blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
• If machine stops while going uphill,
disengage blades, shift into reverse
and back down slowly.
• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-
sary, and then, turn slowly and
gradually downhill, if possible.
CAUTION: Tow only the attachments
that are recommended by and comply
with specifications of the manufacturer of
your tractor. Use common sense when
towing. Operate only at the lowest
possible speed when on a slope. Too
heavy of a load, while on a slope, is
dangerous. Tires can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control
of your tractor.
WARNING: The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723
MOWER DECK
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 170280 Mower Deck Assembly
2 72140506 Bolt
3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar
4 169970 Bracket Sway Bar Deck
5 4939M Retainer Spring
6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear
8 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8
9 10030600 Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl 3/8
10 140296 Washer, Hardened
11 138497 Blade, Mower 38
12 129895 Bearing, Ball
13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel,
Vented (Includes Key #12)
14 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented
15 110485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel
16 140329 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck
19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder
21 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5/16-18
23 137607 Bracket, Mower Deflector
24 105304X Cap, Sleeve
25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector
26 110452X Nut, Push
27 106736X428 Shield, Deflector
28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.
29 106735X Rod, Hinge
30 157722 Screw Thdrol Washer Head
31 129963 Washer, Spacer
32 153532 Pulley, Mandrel
33 137266 Nut, Toplock, Flanged
34 STD533717 Bolt
36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat
40 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16
45 4497H Retainer, Spring
53 130840 Brake Assembly
54 133943 Washer, Hardened
55 133840 Idler Arm Assembly
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
56 165723 Spacer, Retainer
67 106932X Knob RD 3/8-16 Plstc Thd
68 144200 Belt
69 76020312 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 3/4
86 7631J Runner, LH
87 128772 Runner, RH
88 19111216 Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga
89 19131612 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 12 Ga
107 133502 Spacer, Retainer
108 133503 Stiffener, Idler Arm
109 74760640 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 2-1/2
110 142587 Upstop Deck Front 38
113 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/8
122 131289 Rod, Brake, LH
123 169971 Rod, Brake, RH
128 153390 Washer Felt
146 165891 Bolt Carriage Idler
148 169022 Spring Return Idler
149 165898 Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc
150 19091216 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.
151 169670 Bracket Clutch
152 172758 Cable Clutch 38 In
153 169674 Washer Flat 3/8" Type B
154 169675 Spring Retainer
155 169671 Spring Retention Lever
156 169672 Spacer
157 169669 Rod Clutch
158 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut
1/4-20x5/8
- - 130794 Mandrel Assembly (Includes
Key Numbers 12-15, 17-19,
31 and 33)
- - 170317 Mower Deck, Complete
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.
inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm
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