Weed Eater 178078, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ANUAL MODEL NO WE13T38D 13 0 HP 38 Inch LawnTractor For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 178078 1 10 01 RD PRINTED...

Page 2: ...nd proceed slowly straight down the slope SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE ON MOWERS IMPORTANT THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE...

Page 3: ...rting 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 dow...

Page 4: ...d the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES...

Page 5: ...sher 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Bolt 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Seat 2...

Page 6: ...BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mountingholesinextensionandlowershaftsandinsta...

Page 7: ...OTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bol...

Page 8: ...anual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING intheService and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF AL...

Page 9: ...RD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET...

Page 10: ...d off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controllingenginespeed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKINGBRAKE Locksclutch brakepedalin...

Page 11: ...roximately 1 1 2 to 4 The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with theenginenotrunning Theseheightsareapproximateand may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types...

Page 12: ...or a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISC...

Page 13: ...of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N...

Page 14: ...ery 7 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft lbs maximum Do not overtighten 1 12 3 2 5 5 6 7 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperator...

Page 15: ...the blade is balanced TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte nance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear the...

Page 16: ...ed for 25 hours in one year Checkthecrankcaseoillevelbeforestartingtheengineand after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level FIG 11 V...

Page 17: ...and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by re movingretainerspring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnec...

Page 18: ...t side NOTE Threefullturnsofadjustmentnutwillchangemower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting NUT E D D MANDREL FIG 16 NUT F FRONT LINKS FIG 17 FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 16 an...

Page 19: ...center department FIG 21 RETAINING RING WASHERS SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY AXLE COVER NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local...

Page 20: ...ot short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Lift seat pa...

Page 21: ...CONNECTOR HOOD ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is necessary see engine manual TO ADJUST...

Page 22: ...G IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN AT...

Page 23: ...ty ignition switch 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center departme...

Page 24: ...mowing 4 Mower deck not level 4 Level mower deck 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup o...

Page 25: ...R TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH EN...

Page 26: ...26 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 8 2 1 27 48 16 16 22 21 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE13T38D ELECTRICAL 52...

Page 27: ...Fuse 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140401 Key Ign 40 170217 HarnessIgn 41 71110408 Bolt Blk...

Page 28: ...ARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE13T38D 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 3 31 24 30 209 8 209 6 16 9 15 209 209 5 5 145 37 37 18 205 205 38...

Page 29: ...er 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga 26 73800600 Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 28 140434 Grille P L 29 140273X599 Lens Grille Private Label 30 169465X550 Fender 31 136619 Bracket Fender Repl 109873x 33 105476X550...

Page 30: ...12 14 41 42 40 38 42 39 57 51 42 51 74 75 78 76 77 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 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 21 4 3 13 10 8 12 12 7 61 61 1...

Page 31: ...16 x 2 3 4 40 4470J Spacer Split 395 X 59 Bzp 41 165838 Keeper Belt Idler 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv STL 49 12...

Page 32: ...4 3 32 43 6 43 8 18 19 22 27 23 40 66 29 25 79 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 17 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 63 11 39 11 80 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOD...

Page 33: ...ire Form 19 75 Mech 36 155099 Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash 37 152927 Screw 38 140045X428 Cap Wheel Steer Ayp 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga 40 7810H Nut Lock Center 3 8 24un 41 100711L Adaptor W...

Page 34: ...34 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 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE13T38D ENGINE...

Page 35: ...Flat Scrn 31 109202X Tank Fuel Front 32 140527 Cap Asm Fuel 33 123487X ClampHose 37 137040 Line Fuel 20 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw Thdrol...

Page 36: ...6X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 16 121250X SpringCprsn 17 123976X N...

Page 37: ...L Gear Dr Eng 17 136832 Decal V Belt Sch 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height Adj 178078 Manual Operator sEnglish 178079 Manual Operator sFrench KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 10 1 59192 Cap Tire valve 2 65139...

Page 38: ...38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER WE13T38D MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 1718 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...

Page 39: ...icycle Matte Blk 8 124526X Button Plunger Black 11 139865 Link Lift LH Fixed Length 12 139866 Link Lift RH Fixed Length 13 4939M RetainerSpring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc...

Page 40: ...MOWER DECK 19 86 3 8 4 2 2 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 1 21 2 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 5...

Page 41: ...0 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 45 4497H Retainer 53 130840 Brake Assembly 54 133943 Washer Hardened 55 133840 Idler Arm Assembly 56 165723 Spacer Retainer 67 106932X Knob 68 144200 V Belt 42 Mower 69 7602...

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Page 45: ...limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and main tained in accordance with the instructions...

Page 46: ...ained in an Instruction Manual for the operation of the Power Train Component and parts The cost of normal maintenance and replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the...

Page 47: ...DE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make...

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