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Weed Eater WET2242STB Owner's Manual

22.0 hp 42 inch lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.WET2242STB
22,0 HP 42 Inch
Lawn Tractor
Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Service and Adjustments
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Storage
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Troubleshooting
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Repair Parts
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance:
call 1-800-829-5886
WEED EATER
186849
Rev. 3 2,24.03
JH
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Lawn Tractor Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 WEED EATER 186849 Rev. 3 2,24.03 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLEOF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET ANDTHROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULTIN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, I, GENERAL OPERATION Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose trac- tion, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES & SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS & Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop WARNING: In order to prevent ac- machine if anyone enters the area. cidental starting when setting Never carry passengers or children even with the blades transporting, adjusting or making re- off.
  • Page 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS Should you experience any problem you cannoteasily rem- AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):...
  • Page 5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Steering Wheel Seat Steering ===========_===_= Boot (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steedng Wheel (1) Lock Insert Extension Washer 1/2 Shaft (1) Bolt Steering Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Keys Slope Sheet ®...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR SEAT PAN INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. LABEL Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. •...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CHECKTIRE PRESSURE ,/CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for best cutting performance. BESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS •...
  • Page 9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing, I'-,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE LIGHTS ON ENGINE ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • Page 10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION ATTACHMENT SWITCH CLUTCH LEVER LIFT LEVER...
  • Page 11 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 12 OPERATION TO TRANSPORT TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) • Raise attachment liftto highest pesition withattachment Yourtractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing lift control. switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will •...
  • Page 13 OPERATION MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- formance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the tract moisture which leads to separation and Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE As YOU FILL IN DATES COMPL E REGU R SEBV,OE DATES _IIIB _:c_k B:::pOsp:ur::ion Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems II, / check f°r L°°se Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower 8lades 1#13 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 15 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGEUP BLADE ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- tenance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. STAR (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS OIL DRAIN VALVE Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. CLOSED Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor. LOCKED POSITION •...
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing sea- son or after every 1 O0 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MENTS: ARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST~ Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral,(N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. •...
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground links. or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F"...
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IDLER PULLEYS WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" NUT"A" MANDRELPULLEYS FIG. 18 TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. FIG. 19 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle, (See Fig.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT PULLEY If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) CLUTCHING when wheels are positionedstraight forward, remove steer- IDLER ing wheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER IDLER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown.Tighten securely. (See Fig. 23) Slide terminal cover over terminal. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter- WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec- essary, see engine manual. TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad- justment should not be necessary.
  • Page 24 STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the tractor with FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH •...
  • Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Will not start Out of fue[. Fill fuel tank. Engine not"CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Check wiring, switches and connections. If not Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system, corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade.
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 08.:71 SCHEMATIC BATFERY © AMMETER FUSE STARTER BLA.CK (OPTIONAL) WHITE SOLENOID L ..CLUTCH/ BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHffE IGNITtON ___, ,(._?___OCC_UP_,E_D_) SWITCH SEAT SWITCH BIJ_:K ATPMENTCLUTCH "_ ..BLACK (CLUTCHOFF) GROUNDING CONNECTOR...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 08-71 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 08-71 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 176689 Box Battery 176138 Switch Interlock Push -In 175685 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 08-71 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 20" chassis-pI.N_stlt_48...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 08-71 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x.75 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168336X010 Dash P/L 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel Dash Lh 145660 Clip Tinnerman 172105X010...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 08-71 DRIVE...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 08-71 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless (206-545C) t 75410 Engine Pulley Bolt Hex (Order parts from transaxle manu- 71170764 facturer) 10040700 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 154778...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 08-71 STEERING ASSEMBLY I ..____ i _''--_...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 08-71 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 140044X428 Wheel Steering Auto Black 175131 Axle Asm Front 169840 Spindle Asm Lh 169839 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga 19272016...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 08-71 ENGINE 105_ _"_ .-";_._..._ i"-. *';_,:_ .-" lll_j OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-tecumseh...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 08-71 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170803 Control Throt/Ch Flag 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20xl/2 Engine Briggs Model TVT691 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) 149723 Muffler 174703 Exhaust Tube LH 174704 Exhaust Tube RH 171877...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 08-71 SEAT ASSEMBLY ._-15 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140116 Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 140551 134300 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Spacer Split 28 x 96 Yel Zinc 71110616 Bolt 121250X...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 08-71 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156368 Decal Oper 157002 Decal Fender Danger 186906 Decal Tec 3 Yr Warranty 162398 Decal Ins Strg Whl 164579 Decal Hood LH 181249 Decal Footrest 186764...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 08-71 MOWER LIFT "_2o16,7,8 20...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 08-71 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylon 109413X...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 08-71 MOWER DECK _147 142 >21 23 24 42_deck_man-t-path_3...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WET2242STB, PRODUCT NUMBER 954 57 08-71 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Retainer Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 4497H 72140506 Bolt 137729 Screw, Thdrol 1/4-20 x 5/8 T 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 133944 Washer, Hardened 165460...
  • Page 44 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 45 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturerwarrantsto the originalconsumerpurchaserthat thisproduct as manufactured is free fromdefects in materi- als and workmanship.For a periodof two(2) yearsfrom date of purchaseby the odginalconsumerpurchaser, w e will repair or replace, at our option, withoutchargefor parts or labor incurredin replacing parts, any part whichwe find to be defectivedue to materials or workmanship.
  • Page 46 SERVICE POLICY WARRANTY Issued January 1980 Revised January 1991 LIMITED WARRANTIES NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS A. Products Warranted Peerless Gear and Machine Division of Tecumseh Products Company (=Tecumseh"), subject to the limitations contained below,will, at its option, repair or replace, without charge for parts or labor only, any part of a new Power Train Component (which as used herein means and includes the transaxle, gear box, transmission, differential and right angle drives, and any part of the Power Train Compo- nent), EXCEPT any new Power Train Component incorporated in equipment used for commercial or rental purposes, which is found upon examination by any Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet or by Tecumseh's factory in Grafton, Wisconsin, to be DEFECTIVE...
  • Page 47 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • Page 48 MIDKATfll °...